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Team Octopus Fitness Midtown
4.7 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Atlanta, 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.
Martial arts school offering a variety of classes such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing.
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mmaatl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (678) 273-3939
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Leadership by example, how many other high ranking black belts compete?”
Other martial arts here
“They have some great Cross Fit coaches, and although I never took a kickboxing or Muay Thai class it always seemed like people were getting coached up really well and learning.”
“They have some great Cross Fit coaches, and although I never took a kickboxing or Muay Thai class it always seemed like people were getting coached up really well and learning.”
What members say
“Professor Traven is the greatest of all time and all the professors and coaches there are wonderful!”
“Great first class at Team Octopus Terrence and Company was super welcoming .”
“You will quickly figure out that the Traven team is family and that every single person would bend over backwards for you and give you their proverbial "gi" off their back.”
“The instructors teach very effective techniques and I grew a lot during my time here.”
“Also now when I drop in at other gyms the students there are amazed at my cardio!”
“Leadership by example, how many other high ranking black belts compete?”
From the reviews
I have been training for close to 15 years and this is my third academy over that period. I have been with Professor Traven going on six years. I train in Charlotte under an affiliate school.
I’m very fortunate to have the opportunity to train under Professor Roberto Traven. He is a legend in his own discipline and is a shining example on what any Jiujitsu practitioner can hope to become. He is a master strategist and artist when it comes to teaching Brazilian Jiujitsu.
I have been a proud student of Roberto Traven for over 6 years and have no plans to leave. You will not only have the opportunity to learn Jiu Jitsu from one of the best instructors in the world, but also be surrounded by teammates who genuinely care about you and your progress.
Cannot give Brooke at Team Octopus's customer service a higher praise! She along with Lauren (an accountability coach at Sandy Springs) are absolutely wonderful to work with. Brooke heard my issues and fixed them right away. She was polite, and quick to resolve any issue I had.
New to BJJ? Start at Team Octopus Fitness Midtown
Team Octopus Fitness Midtown 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 Team Octopus Fitness Midtown
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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