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Primitive Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 5–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule primitivejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (678) 979-6224
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30–8:30 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 AM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have three kids who train at Primitive Jiu Jitsu Academy, and they all love it!”
“The growing women’s program is welcoming and inclusive, and Professor Elijah always keeps us engaged and working towards improvement.”
“Not only is he a good competitor, he is also a good teacher.”
“It allows for that one-on-one attention and personalized instruction that is invaluable for growth in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“I Love stopping by for open mats, always great rolls with tough training partners!”
“We also have a 9 year old daughter who we plan on bringing in to learn proper self defense through jiujitsu.”
“Coach Elijah is world class and is very intuitive about his students’ learning experience whether you come in as a first timer or a seasoned vet.”
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What members say
“Coach Elijah is world class and is very intuitive about his students’ learning experience whether you come in as a first timer or a seasoned vet.”
“Elijah and Angie have been incredibly supportive—constantly encouraging us to push past our limits while making sure the environment remains safe and welcoming.”
“Elijah and Angie have been incredibly supportive—constantly encouraging us to push past our limits while making sure the environment remains safe and welcoming.”
“He was very kind and courteous to explain different techniques and concepts which created a wonderful learning environment for understanding jiujitsu.”
“The coaches are friendly, patient, and great with kids.”
“Not only is he a good competitor, he is also a good teacher.”
From the reviews
Recently visited Monsuta Jiujitsu, and had a very great experience with my family. Elijah was very attentive and enthusiastic with myself as well as my wife and son who are newer to jiujitsu.
Elijah is super technical and Mr. Clean with his flow! Dude’s a champion and a nice guy. Angie is also welcoming and kind. Great vibes and awesome for the Jiu-Jitsu community. True monsutas don’t have to be mean people, sometimes the best monsutas are the nicest folks around. Highly recommended for fantastic Jiu-Jitsu.
This is a great place to train! Very clean, spacious, and world class Jiu Jitsu. Elijah is a champion on the highest level and great to learn from. He is an experienced coach and passionate about the art! I recommend this school for everyone.
Great gym and great people 👍🏻 Monsuta has a welcoming atmosphere, great gym space, and very clean mats. If you're in the Lawrenceville area, this is the perfect time to become part of a blossoming Jiu-Jitsu family 🥋
New to BJJ? Start at Primitive Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Primitive Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Primitive Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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