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Team Mongoose BJJ

4.9 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lawrenceville, Georgia

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
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  • Website & schedule mongoosejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (678) 878-3380

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–1 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 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 Team Mongoose BJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 20 mentions

“I have seen my grandson over all attitude and disposition change mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“They started with absolutely no experience and are now competing and winning medals in tournaments.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Thank you Team Mongoose for teaching my boys (9 and 5) discipline, self defense, and confidence.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“They started with absolutely no experience and are now competing and winning medals in tournaments.”

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Other martial arts here

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

🤼 Judo 3 mentions

“The balance of Judo and BJJ techniques in a class was unlike anything I have experienced.”

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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 101 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“The coach is very knowledgeable, takes time to explain everything clearly, and is always happy to answer questions.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“As a parent, it means a lot to see him learning discipline, confidence, and important fundamental skills in such a welcoming environment.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“After 2 weeks of classes 3-4x a week, I cannot express how humbling, welcoming and rewarding this experience has been.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The balance of Judo and BJJ techniques in a class was unlike anything I have experienced.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“This team is contributing to strengthening my son’s discipline and focus and we will continue to support!”

active competition team 3 mentions

“They started with absolutely no experience and are now competing and winning medals in tournaments.”

From the reviews

Thank you Team Mongoose for teaching my boys (9 and 5) discipline, self defense, and confidence. These characteristics are not only reflected in the gym but also on how they carry themselves at home and in public. I can’t wait till our little girl turns 5 so she can join her big brothers at this awesome gym!

★★★★★ — Jacob, Oct 2022

My children have been training under Professor Majiid for one year. They started with absolutely no experience and are now competing and winning medals in tournaments. Majiid and the staff at Team Mongoose BJJ are extremely professional and family oriented.

★★★★★ — Rollin, Sep 2017

My sons have trained with other BJJ Professors in the past and by far, Professor Maajid is the best. He makes sure that each child learns and perfects every technique. He doesn’t waste time babying his students; he is caring and teaches discipline. I love his style of teaching and my sons have learned so much.

★★★★★ — Z., Dec 2024

Mongoose BJJ is a great place with quality instruction. Professor Maajid Al-Kush, is a wonderful teacher with the credentials to match. If you are looking for a place to train in or near Lawrenceville Mongoose BJJ is the place.

★★★★★ — Justin, Jun 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Team Mongoose BJJ

Team Mongoose BJJ 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Team Mongoose BJJ

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 Team Mongoose BJJ

Behind Pho 24 Vietnamese Grill, 1760 Old Norcross Rd Ste V, Lawrenceville, GA30044

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