GRACIE JIU-JITSU ATHENS at American Black Belt Academy

Jul 2023

Just recently joined this jiu jitsu academy and I have nothing but positive things to say. Other gyms I have tried in the area are more competition or ego-driven, but the staff/owners here have worked hard to maintain a culture of humility and ensure all members are willing to work with and help everyone else, especially those starting out like myself. They also have an established curriculum and try to make it applicable to real life scenarios and self-defense. Randy and Ryan are awesome and I would highly recommend this gym to anyone wanting to start their jiu jitsu journey!

Jun 2023

I highly recommend Athens Gracie Jiu Jitsu. My son has been taking lessons for about 3 years now and he really loves it. The Academy is impressive—very clean and well organized. They run a tight ship over there. The instructors are excellent. My son started in the children’s classes and is old enough now to move up to the adult classes, which he is very excited about. I am even going to pursue private lessons because he has enjoyed it so much. There is much to be learned there. A five star operation for sure.

May 2023

I started training in November at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Athens, and I wish I’d started sooner. I’ve felt welcome and comfortable every step of the way, from my first email interaction, through the generous trial period, and now as I’m about to test for my second stripe. Randy and Ryan are not only excellent martial artists, but great leaders and teachers. This is by far the best experience I’ve ever had at a martial arts school and I get excited for every training session.