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Teddy's Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alpharetta, Georgia
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teddysjiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 678-216-4078
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It became very apparent from the outset that the instructors put a lot of time and attention into designing the training for the kids.”
“Teddy's Jiu Jitsu Academy is the perfect place for beginners and experienced BJJ practitioners alike.”
What members say
“Professor Teddy's extensive knowledge is matched by his patience and genuine care for his students, qualities that make him one of the best instructors I've encountered.”
“Teddy's Jiu Jitsu Academy is the perfect place for beginners and experienced BJJ practitioners alike.”
“If you want a friendly, safe environment where your child can learn a useful skill, I highly recommend Teddy’s Jiu Jitsu.”
“Whether you're looking to improve your technique or simply enjoy a fun and challenging workout, this is definitely the right place.”
“For adults, I’ve never seen a gym with more women on the mats.”
“In just a few months of training at Teddys our 6 year old son has grown his confidence, gotten much tougher, and realized that losing is an opportunity for growth.”
From the reviews
I was searching for a new jiu-jitsu gym and came across Teddy’s Jiu-Jitsu Academy—even before it officially opened. After talking with the owner multiple times, I immediately felt confident this was the right place.
This is the life goal gym that my buddy Jerad (Teddy) has recently started. Two things that come to mind is that he is passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and he is passionate about helping other grow their skills in the sport. He is very patient when it comes to instruction.
I cannot praise this place enough every single coach has been AMAZING with my kids so loving so caring I have my two kiddos here both with Autism and ADHD and they have been so patience with them I truly feel so comfortable here I feel like I can breathe and actually leave it in there hands coach kelly and teddy have…
I literally don't have the words to say how awesome this place is. The owner couple - Teddy and Kelly - are such good people. You really become part of the family when you join here. My daughter is thriving in Jiu Jitsu because of them.
New to BJJ? Start at Teddy's Jiu Jitsu Academy
Teddy's Jiu Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Teddy's Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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