I have done BJJ at 3 other gyms and this is by far the best. Everyone I've come across has an…read moreattitude to help and no one has "gone to far" in rolling. There is a general attitude of respect, not just socially but respect to not injure your teammate. The staff take cleanliness seriously, being the only gym (or business for that matter) to supply disinfectant wipes to clean feet and hands to eliminate the spread of staph. Mats are routinely swept and disinfected. I participate in the Gracie Combatives curriculum which has a limited number of techniques to keep you safe in a street fight with a focus on both parties leaving uninjured and resolving the conflict with negotiation once you have gained control of the perpetrators body. The fact that the curriculum has a limited number of techniques is important because at the other schools it would be a new technique every week, which meant I mastered nothing and was often overwhelmed. Because the Combatives program repeats the same 23 lessons, I now have a chance to master the techniques so it is more likely to be muscle memory when I need it most.

I 1000% recommend Gracie Jujitsu Decatur!! I've been so lucky that my kids have been going to…read moreGracie for years and they love it! the summer camps are fun for all ages and their classes teach them not only self defense but also self regulation, respect, and even helping around the house for their parents! I love their #1 rule of "avoid the fight at all costs" but I also love that my kids know how to defend themselves if needed. the owners are so very kind and members of the Decatur community and they are always sponsoring local sports and such. I am so glad our kids have been a part of the Gracie Decatur family!

I am so fortunate to have found Buckhead Jiu-Jitsu. This is by far the best gym for BJJ in Atlanta…read morefor so many reasons. Samuel Joseph, the head instructor, is so warm and welcoming that you feel comfortable immediately. The studio pairs the seriousness of hard work, discipline, and grit required of any martial art such as jiu-jitsu with the lightness and warmth of family and friends. It is an exceptional place to train, with a very special culture. It is rare to come across any business with clients as loyal as Buckhead Jiu-Jitsu, and that is thanks to the tireless efforts of Sam and all those involved. I always leave class energized, inspired, and grateful and hope that if you're reading this review that you will come on Saturday morning to try out the intro BJJ class. I can guarantee that you will not regret it. Buckhead Jiu-Jitsu, almost overnight, transformed my conception of the sport and my involvement in it from a dabbling hobby to a lifelong endeavor to improve, compete, and one day receive my black belt. Thank you Sam and everyone at Buckhead Jiu-Jitsu in Atlanta for being such a positive influence on my life!

My son did a trial class today and Sam made such an effort to make him feel welcomed. He made…read morelearning a truly fun experience for everyone. My daughter wants to join soon too! Thank you Sam!

Great people to work with, great training and help is always there when needed. Multiple different…read morefighting styles and many professionals are always there to help out and show you many things when needed. All are welcome from white belts to black belts. Great school of learning.

Still the best MMA gym around. The Lima bros are top notch. The coaches TJ and Brantley are…read moreawesome. Coach Felipe is also a great boxing coach. Highly recommended if you want to learn practical self-defense and have fun!

The instructors are really awesome but the owner was unnecessarily rude to me. They've made…read moreupgrades the the layout so that's a plus. However, I'm noticing that the place is dirtier, with balls of dog hair all over the place. I feel like I'm at a vet. The shower was nasty last time I tried to use it and the floors are always soaked. How in the hell is there dog hair in there? Gross!

Incredible gym that focuses on technical proficiency and most importantly safety. I started…read moretraining here with little experience and everyone is extremely friendly and genuinely wants to see you improve. They offer classes throughout the entire day (GI&No Gi) to fit everyone's schedule/experience level. Professor Greg (the owner) is there 95% of the time (the other 5% he is traveling to students BJJ competitions) and is truly committed to the improvement of his students. He excels in breaking down complicated techniques to new students like myself and is great at providing individualized attention even though the gym is growing. Definitely check out Odyssey if you are looking to start training BJJ or are looking for other gym!

Came in for thanksgiving, everyone was super nice, gave me hard rolls, and they were able to get…read morethe waiver done for me quickly after I walked in the door. Not only the men but the women were just as much of a challenge. Obviously great leadership for everyone.

Leonardo Nogueira is an amazing head instructor who takes care of the rest of the instructor staff…read more(also amazing) and students. They have a new facility located on 5290 Roswell Rd Ste A170 Sandy Springs, GA 30342. The facility is state-of-the-art with 3 brand new fuji mat areas and an expanded class schedule offering NoGi 6 days a week! Definitely a great place whether you are looking to train Gi or Nogi, no matter your age or gender. HIGHLY recommend.

I have been going about 4 days a week for the past 1.5 months to Team Octopus. The people are…read morefriendly and the coaches are great. I take Kickboxing with Richard and Performance Fitness with Q although the gym offers other activities like jiu jitsu and muay thai. Richard and Q are the bomb diggity! No doubt. I am super not into working out and was as weak as a twig when I first started. However, the coaches, especially Q, really pay attention to your form and makes sure it's correct. My snatches and deadlifts were janky AF before going here. The Performance Fitness class he teaches are similar to Crossfit. They consists of a combination of weights and high intensity interval training exercises. Richard's Kickboxing classes are also great and he teaches us different techniques frequently. The exercises are not mundane and you get a good cardio workout. My svelte figure hasn't emerged yet, but I am stronger now and look forward to working out. Woot! I don't even know who I am anymore.

Unethical business practices. You can't just cancel the membership if you decide it doesn't work…read moreout. They will charge you hundreds of dollars regardless of whether you use the gym or not. Then if you don't pay, they will send your account to collections and DESTROY YOUR CREDIT!!! I have had perfect credit my entire life until these people continued to charge me for a membership I cancelled. I received no communication from the company at all and had no idea they were racking up charges on my account. I didn't realize until I was getting prequalified for a loan that Chamblee Team Octopus charged my account over $1100 and then sent the account into collections! My credit score dropped over 100 POINTS!!! And I had only been to the gym one time when I initially signed up! Shame on these people. When I called the business to inquire about this issue, they cited a 60-day notice policy to cancel and said I must pay nearly $400 to get my account out of collections. SERIOUSLY, BUYER BEWARE

Wow! I am wiped out from a trial boxing workout. The entire…read moreexperience was worth the sweat- I loved the high energy of the instructor and class. I have not sweat this much in ages but I feel amazing and accomplished.

So I came to Team Octopus as a visitor so have no idea about their billing practice or anything…read moreabout things relating to it and my review is purely based on my visit here as an outsider. I felt welcomed as soon as I came in. I loved how clean the facilities were and the amenities. The gym has a solid women's team and the competition training is top notch. I was beat after class, we did like 12 rounds that were 3 minute long with 30 second rest in between. I was exhausted by then and apparently this is an easy day for them. Overall it was a good experience and the class is run by an amazing coral belt which I have never seen before so that's amazing to see!

I've been to many gyms in many different towns, and can without a doubt say that SFC is truly the…read morebest gym I've trained at. It's a hidden gem full of great instructors and great students. Also it's one place that really feels like home and has a sense of family, everyone is cool with each other and all support one another; no one is a d-bag or thinks they're better than anyone else. The best instructors in town, a crazy low membership rate, full access, no contracts, KSU discount, awesome people, and an excellent facility make SFC the best choice in the area, period. If you don't believe me, they do a free week pass; go check it out yourself.

Best place to train in Wing Chun, Kali, Muay Thai, MMA, Jiu Jitsu, I've been training for over 30…read moreyears in Martial Arts and this school is amazing, the instructors are great and experienced!

Having taken a long (10-yr) break from martial arts, I got the itch to jump back in and started…read morelooking at many schools inside the perimeter. I was primarily looking for a school that addressed three things that other Atlanta schools can't provide: 1) a diversified experience with multiple disciplines, 2) an actual curriculum that would provide structure to the various lessons, and a path to future belt tests, and 3) some sort of supplemental training that would reinforce what is taught in the dojo. I joined Evolution X and while I have not been a student for very long, it provides all of these things and more: several different martial arts disciplines; a calendar and curriculum that indicates what will be taught, and when (and when it will be repeated in the future); and a super helpful library of online training resources that covers every lesson as you advance through the belts. From a teaching and training perspective, this is a very well-managed school. On top of this, I've found that the other students are helpful and supportive - and respectful of new students (myself included) - making the experience a positive one. Net net: Josh Moree runs a top-notch school for kids and adults alike, and if you are looking to learn about multiple disciplines for comprehensive martial arts training, Evolution X delivers!

Although I do not train regularly at Atlanta Kyusho and Jujitsu, I have had the pleasure to attend…read morea few seminars there. I would love to train regularly with Sensei Moree but live in Roswell so doing the drive regularly would be difficult. I come from a different background in martial arts (Yoshukai), so most of the things I was exposed to during the seminars were new to me. Sensei Moree and the other students were extremely helpful and patient with me. They made me feel very welcome, which is not always the case when visiting different styles of martial arts schools. He is a great teacher and explains techniques very well. AKJ incorporates different styles/disciplines in the training- which I think is excellent. If you are considering starting training in martial arts, I highly recommend AKJ. I am confident in saying you won't regret the decision. Osu!

I tried a few different places to start training BJJ. I chose this place for a few reason. 1)…read moreEveryone in the class from the instructor to fellow students are awesome and very helpful. 2) They've got a lot of different classes if I want to try anything else. At the moment it's just bjj but I can see myself taking a few others just to try them out. 3) They have a number of different bjj classes for varying skill levels. 4) The place is small enough to feel like a local gym but large enough to attract a diverse group of folks. Most importantly, the bjj classes aren't huge but there are still quite a few folks in every one. 5) The support staff was welcoming and friendly from the time I walked up til now. There are quite a few folks that I've talked with who are much more experienced and skilled (in bjj) than I am and they give the place a thumbs up.

This review is for the no-gi class taught by Mohammad. I'm an out of towner that came in to drop-in…read morefor two classes while visiting. Having trained at multiple gyms in New York and now in San Francisco over the last 5 years, I wasn't sure what to expect walking into Tsunami, but I was pleasantly surprised! First, the gym/mats/locker rooms are all clean and in great shape (just to get that out of the way). The class size was around 12-15 students and everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Mohammad is an active and accomplished competitive grappler, and as such, he is the exact type of instructor that you would want to learn from if you're trying to progress rapidly in this sport. He observes all his students and takes time to give everyone something they can adjust or work on to improve their game. It's a testament to his character and the kind of instructor he is that he would take the time to watch me roll and give me personalized advice while knowing that there was no chance of me becoming a regular student in his class. You can tell he enjoys what he's doing 100% and genuinely wants to help you improve. I rolled with a few of the other students and after chatting with them afterwards, I was consistently surprised by how little they said they've trained because they were honestly some of the most well-rounded 'beginners' I've come across. Solid students, solid class, solid instructor, and everyone trained safely. If I lived in the area this would definitely be my home gym.