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Rise Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kennesaw, Georgia
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riseupbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (678) 685-1737
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–1:30 AM |
| Tuesday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids have taken classes here and the new instructor for the llamas is very patient and a good fit for the younger kids.”
“Before taking my teen to jujitsu classes, she was depressed and had no drive for anything.”
“I was looking to take self defense class and Rise Up offers a women's only self defense class led by Coach Mary Beth and it's phenomenal.”
“Coach jamie was very patient and respectful, he walked us through all the moves slowly as I was a beginner.”
Other martial arts here
“I had so much fun I decided to give Muay Thai a chance with Coach Eric and fell in love with the sport.”
What members say
“If you would like a fun time and a chance to learn under of the best coaches in the state of Ga this is your place.”
“Their patience and attention to detail create a supportive, welcoming environment for all students, no matter your skill level.”
“Their patience and attention to detail create a supportive, welcoming environment for all students, no matter your skill level.”
“They each take the time to break down every technique, making sure you really understand and feel comfortable before moving on.”
“Clean mats, plenty of class times to choose from and legitimate Jiu Jitsu is being taught here.”
“I was looking to take self defense class and Rise Up offers a women's only self defense class led by Coach Mary Beth and it's phenomenal.”
From the reviews
My 6 year old started attending Rise Up almost a year ago and a couple months later I also enrolled my 14 year old. Coach Lauren is exactly what my 6 year old needs in a coach. She is the perfect balance of patience and assertiveness. She encourages the kids but also keeps them focused.
I had a really great experience at Rise Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Even though I’m not experienced in martial arts, everyone there made me feel welcome right away. The atmosphere is positive and encouraging, and you can tell the team genuinely cares about helping each other improve.
Coach Allie is the best! Ever since she took over the Little Llamas and Juniors classes, I have seen a remarkable improvement in my sons technique. She is able to tailor each class to the personalities of the kids.
My goddaughter is a student at Rise Up BJJ, I don't know what they're sprinkling over there but she Looooves this place, she loves going to training, and she loves here coaches, Jojo, and Lauren, they are very good with the kids, and very patient too.
New to BJJ? Start at Rise Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rise Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Rise Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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