BJJ Near Atlanta, GA

Looking for serious BJJ in Atlanta? Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is in Marietta, on Atlanta's northwest side, about 30 minutes from West Midtown and 20 from the Battery outside rush hour. We've been in the same spot since 2006, and the depth of the room makes it worth the drive. Your first class is free.

Why Atlanta grapplers drive out to Marietta

• A room full of black belts. More than 20 black belts train at the academy, and ten of them coach alongside Kenny. Whether you're brand new or you've competed for years, there's always someone at your level and someone a level above you.
• A head instructor with real credentials. Kenny Kim is an IBJJF 4th-degree black belt, a 2026 National Fighting Championship Jiu Jitsu Hall of Fame inductee, and a Georgia POST-certified instructor in jiu jitsu and defensive tactics.
• Space to actually train. Thousands of square feet of new blue Fuji mats and not a single pillar on the floor, so a full class can roll at once without bumping into walls or each other. We keep it spotless.
• Showers and roomy locker rooms. Get a round in before work or at lunch and head back into town ready for meetings.
• Twenty years of consistency. We celebrated two decades at 800 Whitlock Ave in May 2026, still running on the mission we started with: build better people through jiu jitsu.

Adult BJJ classes near Atlanta

Adults are the biggest group in the academy, from people in their twenties to students over 55. The schedule has Gi and No-Gi classes for every level:

• Fundamentals: the place to start if you're new. Monday 6:30 PM, Wednesday 7:30 PM, Friday 6:30 PM.
• Advanced: Monday 7:30 PM, Wednesday 6:30 PM, Saturday 7 AM.
• All Levels Gi: Monday and Friday 6 AM, Tuesday and Thursday 11 AM.
• No-Gi: Wednesday 6 AM, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 PM.
• Open mat: Saturday 12:15 PM for members.

We also run competition training for students who want to compete. If you'd rather work one-on-one, book private lessons. More on adult jiu jitsu, or see the full schedule.

How far is it from Atlanta?

We're at 800 Whitlock Ave NW, Unit 141, Marietta, GA 30064, northwest of the city off I-75. Approximate driving distances:

• Truist Park and the Battery: 9.1 miles
• Vinings: 12.5 miles
• Lenox Square, Buckhead: 18 miles
• West Midtown (Westside Provisions): 18.2 miles
• Georgia Tech: 19.4 miles
• Downtown (Centennial Olympic Park): 21.1 miles
• Midtown (Piedmont Park): 21.3 miles

Outside rush hour, plan on about 20 minutes from the Battery and 30–40 minutes from Midtown or Buckhead. At 5 PM it takes longer. If you're coming from town, the 6 AM, 11 AM and Saturday-morning classes miss the worst of the traffic. Get directions from your neighborhood.

Training as a family

If you're bringing kids, we teach Little Champions (6–8), Junior Champions (9–12) and Teen Titans (13–17) after school and on Saturday mornings, led by Professor Gazzy Parman, a 5th-degree black belt. See kids jiu jitsu and the teens program.

Start with a free class

Book an intro class online and come 10–15 minutes early. Wear athletic clothes, bring water and flip-flops, and we'll lend you a gi. You'll warm up, learn a technique and drill it with a partner. You won't roll on day one unless you want to watch. Questions first? Check the FAQ or call (678) 398-7034.

Closer to Cobb? See our pages for Smyrna, Marietta and Kennesaw.

Why Atlanta students don't shop for the cheapest gym

Everybody wants a deal. But when it comes to jiu jitsu, Kenny puts it plainly: "The cheapest option is rarely the best value." You're trusting a gym with your body, your kids and your safety, and a good academy costs money to run. Here's what that money pays for at Kenny Kim BJJ:

• Clean mats, cleaned every day
• Experienced, qualified coaches and professional staff
• A safe training environment, insurance and structured programs
• Continuing education for our instructors
• Quality classes and a good culture, every week

A dirty gym with reckless training partners and unqualified instruction might save you a few bucks, until you get injured, burned out, or quit altogether. Jiu jitsu isn't just about learning moves. It's about your health, your confidence, your longevity, and the people you surround yourself with every week. Watch Kenny explain why quality matters.

20 years on Whitlock Avenue

In May 2026 we celebrated 20 years at the same Marietta address. The mission hasn't changed since day one: build better people through jiu jitsu. Students and black belts traveled from out of state for day one of the celebration. A small academy has grown into a community of thousands of students, families, competitors, professionals and first responders, and the next chapter starts with whoever walks in for a free class this week.