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Renzo Gracie Academy North Atlanta
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Flowery Branch, Georgia
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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
- Website & schedule renzogracieatlanta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (770) 965-0808
The classes they run
“If you are a beginner looking to try the sport out, they will help you understand the basics and streamline your progress.”
“Also, getting into BJJ as a woman is intimidating.”
“Both gi and nogi on the mats, drop in 7-9pm, good rolls, clean mats.”
“Hard work, passion, and dedication are passed down to each student, regardless of their level, whether they plan to compete or simply seek improvement and training.”
“The open mats are welcoming and not super clannish which is awesome.”
“Perfect for workouts, self-defense, or competing, with a flexible schedule.”
“They are patient and helpful to beginners, while still being able to challenge and improve your BJJ game regardless of your current skill level.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Brandon and Harry are very passionate about Jiu Jitsu, Judo and wrestling.”
“Professor Brandon and Harry are very passionate about Jiu Jitsu, Judo and wrestling.”
What members say
“If you are in the greater Atlanta area and looking for world class instruction, I highly recommend Renzo Gracie Academy North Atlanta.”
“They are patient and helpful to beginners, while still being able to challenge and improve your BJJ game regardless of your current skill level.”
“But the students at RGATL are so welcoming, and there’s a solid group of girls that are knowledgeable and safe that will be there for you.”
“They work intimately with students to ensure the techniques are fully comprehended and that you are able to progress with every training session.”
“Hard work, passion, and dedication are passed down to each student, regardless of their level, whether they plan to compete or simply seek improvement and training.”
“Even with all of their years of experience and amazing lineage, they are always open to sit down and discuss technique and answer questions.”
From the reviews
Top tier instruction. The best coaches I’ve studied with since moving to Georgia 4 years ago. So much knowledge can be soaked up in a short training session. When training with prof Harry & Prof Brandon make sure you bring a notebook and pay close attention.
Cannot recommend Renzo Gracie North Atlanta enough to anyone looking to get into jiu jitsu. I have trained with Professor Brandon for years now and he is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the sport, but also an incredible teacher.
Professor Brandon is an anomaly in BJJ. His ability to coach is unmatched by anyone in Atlanta. Talk to any one of his students and they’ll tell you the same thing. He’s not just a coach, he’s a mentor, a motivator, and someone who truly invests in your growth on and off the mats.
Renzo Gracie Atlanta, founded by Brandon Bennett and Harry St. Ledger, is a top-tier grappling school led by two of the most refined minds in martial arts today.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Academy North Atlanta
Renzo Gracie Academy North Atlanta comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Renzo Gracie Academy North Atlanta
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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