DO NOT JOIN. FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. I came across Team Octopus through Facebook advertising that they are looking for 25 ladies determined and motivated to do their 6 weeks program challenge FOR FREE. The program's cost is priced at $499.00 and its FREE supposedly. I went ahead and scheduled an orientation at Chamblee location. They said it'll take 30 mins. I came in on my lunch break and met with Scott. He was so nice and showed me and another young lady the facility. He then sat us down to talk about pricings which we were both caught off guard since we came in for the free 6 weeks challenge/program. There was a free option but that was not the 6 weeks challenge program that was advertised. The free option was PDFs with the meal plan and an at home workout plan which I was able to google and found the plans VERY SIMILAR for free as well. He told us only 8% of the people who tried this at home would achieve results and emphasized the second option which was 92% results back. So guess what the 92% results back were ?!?! We have to sign up and become members for $150, get that month free which it technically isn't because I just dropped 150 the first month. Every month after that is $99. And he mentioned in June, everyone has to pay $39.00 which is apparently their cleaning fee to keep the facility clean. The next two options were the 4 and the 6 weeks program and you have to deposit an outrageous amount. I believe Scott said the 4 weeks challenge program, I need to deposit $299.00 today. And the 6 weeks challenge program, I would need to deposit $499.00 today. So after hearing all this, what was free was not originally advertised. I decided to do the membership and pay $150. Let's keep in mind that I am currently at LA Fitness prior to coming here so I do care about my health. He told me that if I take a class and within 7 days. I could cancel and get my money back. During the sign-up process, he was telling us what we wanted to hear and had us sign on the electronic pad. He never printed the contract out so I could read it. Everything he said was false. I received the club agreement the next day via email and it's stated quite the opposite. I went to the Chamblee location where I signed up yesterday to cancel my membership (I haven't attended any classes) and get my money back. They said I need to email teamocto@gmail.com. So I emailed them to cancel while I was there. I then asked the girl at the front desk some questions. Like so if I cancel, would I still have my month to workout there. She shook her head and told me that I won't be able to come and workout at all once it's canceled. Usually at most clubs, we have that last month to still be able to work out. But I guess not here. I texted Scott afterwards to verify about the reimbursement to which he told that is between me and the company. His responses wasn't as nice as him trying to sign me with the company yesterday. Just a fair warning to you all. Do not join or create a membership with this company or Scott. read more

not my first martial arts gym but is my favorite! All of the staff and the members are incredible and uplifting. I LOVE that each trainer has a slightly different style so you can get a variety of training sessions. I haven't tried their BJJ classes yet but want to. The other gym I was at had "beginner bjj" but didn't teach you fundamentals which made it harder to get into. Here they offer 101 which teaches you the fundamentals before the beginner classes (if you choose to) which I find incredibly helpful! I also don't compete but do want to learn kickboxing. My favorite part of this gym is that every trainer has a general lesson plan but adjusts it per student. Some members compete, but fortunately I don't have to match their workouts! The trainer adjusts theirs alone. You can't do this workout/move? That's fine , they'll guide you to an alternative. Need to pace yourself out more? Totally okay, go at your own speed. Not getting the move? Don't worry, the trainer comes to you and helps you learn it without pausing the class and making it awkward. They learn when and how to challenge you and do an incredible job with it! Huge kudos to Richard and Cj yall are awesome! Outside of the classes they also have a sauna available, a nice bathroom/locker room, and an open gym. I canceled my other gym membership bc from 9-5pm I can just go workout there it has plenty of options for me. I need to lose weight and I've noticed just going to 2-3 kickboxing sessions a week gets me results way faster than anything else I've tried. Also the most affordable gym choice. $100 for kickboxing and strength and conditioning vs $180 everywhere else. They care about the members not the money. Terrence is an incredible manager and helps you feel comfortable and confident going in! Thank you team octopus youre the best gym I've found! read more

I had watched UFC and said to myself "wow wouldn't be great to even know how to defend yourself even 1/4 as well as those guys?" lol. So after some life changes at the time I hit up the Google in search of an MMA gym near me. POOF first thing to pop-up was Team Octopus. I read the name of the place and I was like "Octopus???" But I decided to not let the name steer me away and came in for the free week offer they have. I was pretty athletic coming in so I thought I could hang for three classes to try everything out. Wrong, I got wore out by the end of the day. Did boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu classes and I was dead at the end. But I got hooked and stuck with it. Now I've been going there for a little over a year and it has come with tons of experiences and friends worth the world. I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life. Woke up one morning, looked in the mirror and to my surprise I said "HOLY CRAP! I have abs?" And that was after about a month and a half. The work outs WORK! The instructors and classes know how to push you to give you great results and probably teach you things you didn't even know you could do.I've gone from getting my butt kicked every day for three weeks in Jiu Jitsu to winning multiple medals in Jiu Jitsu competitions. Who knew, right? As for the atmosphere it's great. The site will say its about making a good family atmosphere and that's completely true. This gym is like my second home. I feel like I know most everyone there and I have to say its like a giant family. You say hi or they say hi to you and be humble and BOOM before you know it you're sucked in. This is my first ever martial arts gym so I'm kinda bias you could say but I am proud to of started here cause I can say with a guarantee that this is one of the best places to train in Atlanta. read more

I initially stumbled upon Team Octopus by way of a month-long Groupon offer. I signed my friend and I up and thought "What the heck, it'll keep me in shape until I can get back to the climbing gym." What I didn't expect was how at-home I felt almost immediately. Team Octopus makes it a point to make everyone feel like family; those were Rudy's words to me on my first day, and I've never once doubted their sincerity. Koon and Diego really know their stuff and are willing to help in whatever way they can. Although I was initially intimidated and worried about being a complete beginner to the sport of grappling, I didn't need to. Koon and Ray helped me get up to speed very quickly with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 101 classes and were always willing to help outside of class. And especially as a girl, BJJ is awesome for self-defense, so I would highly recommend! As for kickboxing, Mark is phenomenal. I've never taken a kickboxing class, but now I can't wait for each class to start! The class is high-intensity, even during the warm-ups, and it's an awesome work-out that will never leave you bored. From squat-jumps to mountain climbers to fun combination kicks and punches, Mark always has something up his sleeve to keep you on your toes. When in doubt, don't be afraid to ask questions, of Mark or anyone else in the class. I would highly recommend Team Octopus to anyone who's even the least bit curious about MMA. I came in with zero experience (practicing or watching), but now I even look up UFC fights to learn more. You couldn't ask for a more friendly, knowledgeable, and all-around great group of trainers and classmates! read more

I am 59 years-young. When I first came to Team Octopus a few months ago, seriously overweight and desperate, I thought that I was in way over my head. However, the staff was so supportive and encouraging, I had to try. I started kickboxing. I felt better about myself after completing the first class. I continue to improve. My whole life is being affected. Posture, balance, strength, confidence-all have improved-and I am losing weight! Furthermore, these are professional athletes, but the nicest people in the world. The attitude of the owners and staff appears to be infectious. The students are also kind and considerate. WOW! In looking for the right facility, I felt like Goldilocks. I was faced with teachers who were either too soft on me because of my age and weight or too hard hoping to whip me into shape in a few days. The teachers at Team Octopus are just right. It's amazing. They motivate, push, demonstrate and give the right amount of positive feedback if I am doing something right. They expect me to do everything and will help me modify if necessary. Sometimes there are those in their 20s and 30s who might need to take a little break before a set of exercises is finished, while I am still going strong. The teachers are always compassionate when that happens to them or to me. So I feel guilty if I feel a little smile inside because a 20 year old is a little winded as I continue to kick and punch. Who knows, I might be ready to fight in a competition by the time I am 61 or 62. Bring on all the little old ladies you got! Team Octopus will get me ready! read more

This place rocks. My 12 year old son was looking for more jiu jitsu training to prepare for tournaments and as an involved parent, I want to make sure that my son challenged and happy too. After reading about Team Octopus on their website, I was impressed at the high caliber of the instructors but wasn't sure if it was appropriate for my 12 year old. Very quickly I realized that the instructors' depth of knowledge enabled them to teach and coach everyone on the mat at their level while tending to overall mat safety. Instructors encourage you to find someone new each time and all the people that my son has worked with have been very friendly and the level of jiu jitsu is high. I also really like the way that the entire group (which is 40+ people) warms up together and keeps a quick pace before slowing down to focus the techniques to be learned for that day. Ample time to find a partner and practice the new techniques while being coached by the instructors ensures understanding and safety before attempting to apply them while rolling. In the short time that we have been there, my son has made friends with several other kids and really looks forward to going to Team Octopus. I know it is a big place, but we both are impressed with the personal attention, quality of instruction and equipment, and frequency of classes. read more

Love Team Octopus! They have an awesome kid's brazilian jujitsu (bjj) program. My 7 yr old has been enrolled for the past 2 years. He really likes it & said master Koon teaches him to respect the sport. He has also won several 1st place medals in bjj tournaments. I feel the coaches do a great job to prepare him for competition. I really appreciate how his coach is right there to provide support at each tournament. It gives me, my husband & son great pride to see him excel in bjj. The staff & members are all so encouraging & supportive! For the past 4years I've been sedentary & gained over 50 lbs. Three months ago was inspired to join their crossfit classes and it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself. Coach David is wonderful & really knows his stuff! He's all about form & safety first. I've lost 13lbs so far but gain lots of pride in myself every time I finish a workout. It's intense but so rewarding! This is the first workout where I can really see & feel progress in myself. I can actually see my bicep muscles! Now, while my son is training & learning bjj, I am an "ACTIVE" participate not just an observer...Win! Win! :-D read more

I went to Team Octopus last week to start my 1 week free trial. The gym is very spacious with space for multiple classes at the same time. They are even completing a CrossFit area as we speak. Everyone I dealt with at the gym is very friendly from those over the phone to the instructors. Hannah greeted me when I walked in and made sure she gave me the tour as well as an explanation of all of the other classes/instruction they offer. I am mainly interested in Muay Thai so that is the session I took. I am a brand new beginner and do not even know how wraps go on under my gloves. Hannah said she'd be glad to help. Before she did, Koon (one of the instructors that was not teaching that particular night) introduced himself to me, walked me around and again and helped me with my wraps. The class started with some warm ups and then moved to kicking and punching drills. As a beginner they were always sure to spend time with me making sure that I was doing each drill correctly or making slight modifications to adjust to my lack of skill. We finished up with some ab work and wrapped up an action packed hour. All in all a great experience. read more

Team octopus use to be well respected gym . Teachers use to push students to the limit we use to train like beast sometimes stayed after hours (12am) just to perfect Our craft. Students would wait by the doors early just to wait for the gym to open. We use to bleed, sweat even slept in the gym cause that's how much we loved the gym, we were family until we moved to chamblee and everything changed. The place turned into a fitness gym for soccer moms, the martial arts is watered down only people who train hard and compete are jujitsu, This place is a Leech that sucks every dime out of people. I understand the concept of making money but not to the breaking point of becoming greedy. word of advice don't waste your money. If you want to loose weight this might the gym for you. Want to become a fighter don't do it the owner will promise you the moon and stars and charge you and arm and a leg for bullshit training trust me this is not this place you want to be. The owner is very greedy and always acts like he's on his period not to mention never professional and very small minded. As for prices see for yourself. read more

I have been taking the kickboxing classes twice a week here since January. The facility is clean and they manage to keep their renovations to the building out of the way. The staff is always really friendly and helpful as well. The class itself is still very intense for me and not boring even after 4 months, as they allow you to challenge yourself from your previous class with intensity or technique. The other people in the class range from absolute beginner to advanced and I've never felt pressure or intimidation. Because of my schedule I usually attend the 10 or 12 o clock classes that usually have a sparse amount of people compared to the evening classes which is great because you may get some bonus and essentially semi-private instruction focusing on technique. They also offer payment options depending on how many times a week you want to go with no weird or hidden fees. I don't even think about the 40 minute drive from my house to Team Octopus twice a week and continue to go religiously because I feel awesome and have even lost some weight! read more

At Team Octopus, you'll always find a welcoming environment, helpful and resourceful staff, and a good workout. I've only tried the Kickboxing classes and the Speed and Agility Classes (previously Stength and Conditioning), but they always challenge me to work hard and improve on my fitness, particularly the Kickboxing classes with Mark. Regardless of your skill level or athletic ability when you start, if you keep coming, you'll get better each time. It's really a place that'll make you work for whatever you're looking for, whether it's losing weight or getting in better shape. What I really like about it is that it makes you sweat; it makes you work for it. In kickboxing, if you're putting in the effort, you can feel it and instead of making you tired, it gives you satisfaction. And with that, you gain a kind of confidence that makes you feel more comfortable with challenging your body and mind. Here, at Team Octopus, I know that I can always enjoy a good time, a great workout, and afterwards--some relaxation under the Big Ass Fan. read more

I initially started out on a trial, via Groupon. And after only 3 classes, I signed up for a full year. Yeah. That is how amazing this place is! The facility is clean, nice and open, and the staff is very helpful and friendly! I have been taking the kickboxing classes and I have got to say, I thought I was in good shape since I am involved in an adult ice hockey league. Well, I had to quickly re-evaluate that statement! I didn't know what to truly expect, as I had no martial arts background, but wow...it was one heck of a workout and from that moment, I was absolutely HOOKED! It's awesome how friendly the coaches are also! If you have any questions, need advice, or are confused do NOT hesitate to ask, they are genuinely happy to help! You can tell they are very interested in seeing everyone develop their skills and continue to grow no matter what level they are. The only thing I regret? That I didn't join sooner! read more

I love this place, everyone here is really nice and friendly, and helps each other out, whether it's improving technique or just having a friend to talk to. The instructors here are always willing to aid you and treat you like family. While training here I've learned first hand not only what it means to work hard and be dedicated but to strive for success for yourself. While being here I've made plenty of friends and plenty of rivals, however the atmosphere really brings out the best in you and makes you want to compete to be the best you can possibly be, this place really made me learn what it means to be give 110% in everything and anything, to never give up and keep on climbing, i STRONGLY recommend this place to anyone interested in changing your life, to be more disciplined, more fit, more confident as well as to be the best YOU can be. What are you waiting for, CALL AND SIGN UP NOW read more

Team Octopus is addicting! I was bored with doing a 40-minute run and had trouble figuring out what workout to do each day. My wife first tried out the kickboxing classes and was describing her experience with such excitement that I thought I'd give it a try. I didn't know what to expect, but I looked forward to exercising together. Before I knew it, an hour flew by and I had punched and kicked all my stress away. I went almost every day after that! Mark and Jack are awesome coaches. With a trainer to lead and encourage you through the workout, all I have to do is follow and have fun. They always start with a warm up and end with a cool down, and the activities are different so that our bodies don't fall into doing the same routine everyday. They also teach technique to prevent folks from hurting themselves. I'm glad I found this gym and would recommend it to anyone! read more

If you enjoy interval training, you will like the kickboxing class. The majority of the class is spent mixing bag work with body weight exercises like lunges and push ups. I like Mark's in particular because it begins and ends with a nice stretching session which I find very effective as a warm up and cool down. The class is as challenging as you want it to be - it just depends on how many punches/lunges/kicks/pushups you decide to fit into each 30 second interval. You do not need prior kickboxing experience because Mark will walk around and help you with your form during the class. The punches and kicks are pretty self explanatory, just make sure to always guard your face. The class is a great way to get energized and burn calories while working on self defense. After a few classes, the punches and kicks are just muscle memory. read more

I highly recommend Team Octopus. The quality and care of the instructors, without question, is excellent and genuine. They are extremely knowledgeable of each discipline being taught at the school and really seem to enjoy what they are doing. Each instructor is very accomplished in their own right. The instructors are patient with all students, regardless of experience, and take the time to explain each move and how it can be applied in various ways. Everyone in the gym, including the students, want to see you succeed. There is always a positive vibe with the students and teachers in this gym. Never an uncomfortable moment from the day I started. I was recommended to this school from a friend who is an accomplished jiujitsu practitioner and fighter from another highly regarded school. That, in turn, speaks for itself. read more

POWER! That is the first word that comes to mind when I think about Team Octopus. As a group fitness instructor I like to think I'm in good shape. However, Team Octopus has elevated my fitness level higher than I could have imagined. Mike Alvarado is experienced, knowledgable, motivating and supportive. The Kickboxing classes are packed with challenging strength and cardio drills. The heavy bag work is not only great for your body but also your mind. Mike makes the Kickboxing classes accessible to all fitness levels. The class participants are all walks of life, all shapes and sizes, all fitness levels. No matter who you are when you're standing at the front door, once you walk in - you're an athlete and a fighter. If you're searching for a place to help you become fit and fierce, look no further. read more

I travel a lot for work, and the first time I went to Atlanta I did about 30 minutes of research on academies in the area. I found Octopus MMA which is a Nova Uniao affiliation, and me coming from a Nova Uniao school in North Carolina I decided to go and train with team mates. The first experience I had when meeting Koon Lau and Diego Saraiva was like no other, I wasn't just a team mate, they invited me in and treated me like I was their student and I was a part of their Jiu Jitsu family. I have returned several times and all I can say is training at Octopus MMA is world class. They don't just have world class BJJ artists, they are all world class people.Thank you Diego, Koon, Tulio and all the students that allow me to train in your academy. It is truly a home away from home for me. read more

What can I say about team octopus that isn't said when you walk into the their facility. At first, the industrial atmosphere created uncertainty as you see trained athletes spar with one another and a cross fit class with individuals giving it their all. But the minute you walk behind the front desk of friendly representatives your immediately immersed into a family of individuals who want the same for you as they want for themselves, success. Whether it's losing weight, wanting to participate in an activity or working towards a championship team octopus is the place for you. As a large male who is often insecure about how I train I never feel less than at team octopus. Each trainer wants to see you achieve your goal, and each day I am closer to achieving mine. Thank you team octopus read more