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Tiger Academy of Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alpharetta, Georgia

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons

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.

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
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule tigeracademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 770-552-4823

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–1:30 pm, 3–9 pm
Thursday 1:30–9 pm
Friday 6:30 am–2 pm, 4–8 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–2 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 Tiger Academy of Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

“The instructors make a point of taking you under the hood demonstrating concepts and fundamentals leading to fast advancement and progress.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 17 mentions

“Excellent academy, highly recommended My son has been attending this academy for his second year now, and I can confidently say it has been a great experience for our family.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“Training here has also been great for overall health and fitness while helping students become more confident and better prepared in real-world defensive situations.”

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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 Tiger Academy of Martial Arts — 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 94 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Sifu Eddie Camden is an exceptional instructor — deeply knowledgeable, calm, and genuinely invested in his students’ growth.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Tiger Academy is a welcoming environment to anyone at any level who intends to train bjj for self defense.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 20 mentions

“Excellent academy, highly recommended My son has been attending this academy for his second year now, and I can confidently say it has been a great experience for our family.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 11 mentions

“Using techniques proven in the real world, by the famous Gracie family and others, Sifu Eddie Camden has created a program taught in a clean and positive environment.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I am in the best shape of my life after training for 2.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“The kids program helps instill a strong work ethic in a world where instant gratification is prevalent.”

From the reviews

Great core BJJ instruction for kids. Extremely knowledgable instructors who are really patient teaching kids the technical moves of BJJ. Very clean, extremely friendly and a relaxed learning environment where kids can safely learn.My 3 kids love it here.

★★★★★ — Robert, Oct 2020

I started trading at 43 with no martial arts experience. This school is perfect for all! Plenty of extremely talented martial artists at high levels and other regular guys like me. It is a very welcoming environment but as challenging as you want. When I leave, I can’t wait until the next class.

★★★★★ — Josh, Jun 2021

If you are looking for effective martial arts self-defense training, for yourself and/or your family, Tiger is the place. The kids classes are disciplined and fun and the adult programs are organized and cogent.

★★★★★ — Brett, Oct 2017

One of the best self defense schools I've trained at. The instructors are very attentive to the students. There is a team/family vibe that is evident when you walk in. You can tell everyone who trains here really cares about learning Jiu Jitsu. The higher belts are very patient and eager to help.

★★★★★ — T, Mar 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Tiger Academy of Martial Arts

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 Tiger Academy of Martial Arts

3815 Mansell Rd #150, Alpharetta, GA30022

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