This directory section lists academies offering focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction in ground fighting, joint locks, and chokeholds. These locations emphasize pure grappling, featuring both traditional Gi and modern No-Gi classes without requiring striking practice. Before attending your first session, verify whether the school provides loaner gis or allows standard rash guards for trial classes.
Atlanta 6
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Aníbal Jiu Jitsu Atlanta
3200 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339-5919
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Bangkok Boxing
1019 Collier Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318
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Buckhead Jiu-Jitsu
2144 Hills Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-2209
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Team Octopus Midtown
503 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3416
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Team Roberto Traven Headquarters
503 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3416
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Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
2997 Cumberland Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339-3145
Augusta 5
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Augusta Jiu-Jitsu Academy
1803 Central Ave, Augusta, GA 30904-5757
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Faglier's Mixed Martial Arts
266 Bobby Jones Expy, Augusta, GA 30907
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Frontline Jiu-Jitsu
2917 Riverwest Dr, Augusta, GA 30907-2028
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Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts
4014 Columbia Rd, Augusta, GA 30907-2222
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Terra Guerra Jiu Jitsu
266 Bobby Jones Expy, Augusta, GA 30907-3084
Marietta 4
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Borges Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2932 Canton Rd Ste 310, Marietta, GA 30066
9am - 8pm
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Into Arts Martial Arts Center
3405 Dallas Hwy SW, Marietta, GA 30064-6425
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Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
800 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064-4664
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Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
2000 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30067-1200
Acworth 3
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Campeao United Jiu-Jitsu HQ
3335 Cobb Pkwy NW, Acworth, GA 30101-3939
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Georgia Martial Arts and Self Defense
3485 Acworth Due West Rd NW, Acworth, GA 30101-3812
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Warrior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
3060 Cobb Pkwy NW, Acworth, GA 30152-6577
Pooler 3
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3C Martial Arts
24 Coleman Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322-9539
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Carson Fortners Pooler Karate & Krav Maga
110 Towne Center Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322-1960
Monday-Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm Saturday: ...
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Pooler Martial Arts
811 S Rogers St Unit Y, Pooler, GA 31322
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Alpharetta Martial Arts
9945 Jones Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022-6521
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Jucao Jiu Jitsu
875 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009-8373
Athens 2
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East Athens Jiu Jitsu
1040 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605-6335
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Sbg Athens
240 Collins Industrial Blvd, Athens, GA 30601
Columbus 2
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F3 Training Center
4454 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909-5947
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Jiu-Jitsu Columbus
506 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904
Dacula 2
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Team Octopus Dacula
1342 Auburn Rd, Dacula, GA 30019
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The Dojo American Karate Centers
2700 Braselton Hwy #20, Dacula, GA 30019
Duluth 2
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Bangkok Boxing Fitness
4470 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096-8851
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Bangkok Boxing Gwinnett
3510 Gwinnett Place Dr NW, Duluth, GA 30096-4707
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Budo Tatami
6730 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
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Team Doan Jiu Jitsu Gainesville & Fitness
470 Woodsmill Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501-3066
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Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy
11035 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097-1909
Mon-Thu 5pm-9:30pm, Sat 9am-3pm
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Inspiration Martial Arts
6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30022-4529
Kennesaw 2
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Inspiration Martial Arts Kennesaw
3895 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144-6702
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Rise Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4290 Bells Ferry Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144-1300
Macon 2
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Rush Mix Martial Arts
4547 Knight Rd, Macon, GA 31220-8117
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Rush Mixed Martial Arts
310 6th St, Macon, GA 31201-3572
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Jiu Jitsu Professor
3200 Jodeco Rd Ste G, McDonough, GA 30253
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Smith Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1461 Highway 20 W, McDonough, GA 30253-7306
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Balance Academy
277 Highway 74 N, Peachtree City, GA 30269-1432
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Grit Jiu-Jitsu Peachtree City
303 Kelly Dr, Peachtree City, GA 30269-1951
Savannah 2
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Champions Training Center
1930 Montgomery St, Savannah, GA 31401-8051
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Savannah Taekwondo Academy
12419 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31419-2227
Albany 1
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Laviano Jiu Jitsu
2231 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA 31707-3200
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Terra Guerra Jiu-Jitsu Blue Ridge
2658 E 1st St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-4509
Byron 1
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Burton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
110 Gralan Dr, Byron, GA 31008-6345
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Valeo Defense Academy
404 Main St, Cedartown, GA 30125-3467
Chamblee 1
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Team Octopus Chamblee
3695 Longview Dr, Chamblee, GA 30341-2211
Cleveland 1
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American Mixed Martial Arts
5470 Highway 129 S, Cleveland, GA 30528-6726
Cumming 1
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Ascension Mixed Martial Arts - Cumming
2 Tri County Plz, Cumming, GA 30040-2700
Dalton 1
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G1 Martial Arts
2962 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721-1982
Decatur 1
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Superfly Jiu-Jitsu
431 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Flintstone 1
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Sōzō Jiu-Jitsu
1123 Chattanooga Valley Rd, Flintstone, GA 30725
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Greubel's MMA of Grovetown
619 E Robinson Ave, Grovetown, GA 30813-2224
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Team Kalista Martial Arts
838 Eg Miles Pkwy, Hinesville, GA 31313-4554
Holly Springs 1
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Tribus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2210 Holly Springs Pkwy, Holly Springs, GA 30115-2039
Jasper 1
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North Georgia Martial Arts
305 Noah Dr, Jasper, GA 30143-8723
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Milledgeville Academy of MMA
1067 S Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Milton 1
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J3 Jiu Jitsu Academy
13695 Highway 9 N, Milton, GA 30004-3671
Monroe 1
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Motivate Martial Arts
768 W Spring St, Monroe, GA 30655-1747
Moultrie 1
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Bautista's Martial Arts
941 E Central Ave, Moultrie, GA 31768-4016
Newnan 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
26 W Court Sq, Newnan, GA 30263-2051
Norcross 1
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Nucleus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
3030 Business Park Dr, Norcross, GA 30071-1400
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Arkham Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3466 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-3100
Mon 7am-8pm, Wed 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Tue 12pm-8pm, Thu 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-11am
Perry 1
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B-52 Jiu-Jitsu Academy
1307 Ball St, Perry, GA 31069-2596
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Tactical Martial Arts
11262 Ford Ave, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
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Agoge Combatives - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Krav Maga
55 Hunt Dr, Rossville, GA 30741
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Team Octopus Sandy Springs
6450 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328-3159
Smyrna 1
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Kuzushi Club Atlanta Jiu Jitsu
4425 S Cobb Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
St Marys 1
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St. Mary's Judo Club
2507 Osborne Rd, St Marys, GA 31558
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Hanto Union Jiu-Jitsu
409 Clairborne Ave, Statesboro, GA 30458-5380
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Eudaimonia Jiu Jitsu
5965 Cumming Hwy, Sugar Hill, GA 30518-5798
Suwanee 1
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Creighton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
460 Brogdon Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
Mon 9:30am-9pm, Tue 6:30am-9pm, Wed 9:30am-9pm, Thu 6:30am-9pm, Fri 9:30am-7:30pm, Sat 8:15am-1pm
Toccoa 1
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Bellum Modus Martial Arts
209 Foreacre St, Toccoa, GA 30577-2321
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UCBJJ
Union City, GA
Valdosta 1
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Legacy 31 Valdosta
4598 Valnorth Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602-6836
Monday: 11:30am - 8:00pm
Winder 1
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Master Pattillo Martial Arts
138 W Athens St, Winder, GA 30680-1776
Also in Georgia
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools453
- Kids Martial Arts Classes357
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools223
- MMA Gyms145
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs118
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools115
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes115
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes114
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies114
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops65
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults60
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training50
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults39
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies26
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs15
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools14
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes12
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs10
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults10
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes6
Good to know
How much do monthly memberships cost at dedicated BJJ schools?
Unlimited monthly training typically costs between $120 and $230 per month depending on the region and head instructor rank. Single drop-in fees usually range from $20 to $35 per class.
What is the primary difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training requires a heavy cotton kimono and belt where gripping fabric is central to submissions and throws. No-Gi uses rash guards and board shorts, relying on body hooks and friction, which creates a faster-paced grappling environment.
How long does it take to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Earning a BJJ black belt requires an average of 8 to 12 years of regular training 3 to 4 days per week. Students progress through white, blue, purple, and brown belt ranks based on skill, sparring performance, and time on the mat.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Georgia can browse 79 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Georgia should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 79 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.