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SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Waycross, Georgia

BJJ gym Private lessons No-gi

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule southeastmartialartscenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 912-281-7622

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 4:30–6:45 pm
Thursday 4:30–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“The coach is very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring and the athletes are very helpful during classes.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“The environment here is supportive and encouraging, fostering a sense of camaraderie that I genuinely believe is unparalleled.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Despite my personal achievements, I am always humbled by the magnitude of wisdom and experience that surrounds me every time I step into the gym.”

From the reviews

I've been privileged to train at Southeast Martial Arts Center for the past 19 years, beginning my journey when I was just nine. Over the nearly two decades, I've been fortunate to win several national titles and accolades, but trophies aside, what truly sets this school apart is its exceptional environment and…

★★★★★ — Cameron, Aug 2023

Best place to get some training in, as well as training with people that are basically another family. Very open place, no judgements. We learn a lot and have a great time doing it. Coach is a great guy and great instructor. There's no reason not to give this place a try.

★★★★★ — Tony, May 2022

Clean gym, great mats, and equipment. Everything you need from heavy bags, speed bag, double ends bag and plenty of mat space. Private group training is great for all levels of martial art experience!

★★★★★ — N, Oct 2021

Best place to train mixed martial arts. The coach is very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring and the athletes are very helpful during classes.

★★★★★ — Vinita, Oct 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Your first BJJ class at SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find SMAC Southeast Martial Arts Center

122 Screven Ave, Waycross, GA31501

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