Straight Blast Gym Atlanta BJJ

“This gym is basically a second family for me because, that’s how they treat you. I have been coming here for almost a year and I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every minute of it. There is a climate of respect and care that is unmatched in any other gym you could go to. As a women who is interested in combat sports I haven’t once felt unsafe here. We even have socials where we get together as a gym outside of class and hang out and get to know one another more throughout the year.They have taught me how to attack and equally how to defend myself and I improve with every class due to the phenomenal coaching that they offer here. All in all, if you want to train for fun or if you want to be a professional fighter this is the gym for you!!”

“We are so happy we found this gym. Initially we joined for our children to continue with Jiu Jitsu, but the community here quickly got my wife and I interested and immediately hooked on the practice. We are lucky enough to train 6 days a week. It is an extremely safe and supportive space for newbies and women. The focus is always on humbling ourselves to the learning process. My 6 year old and 8 year old love it. They have a greater sense of their bodies and how they move through space, they’ve made new friends, and were welcomed and drawn in by the attention and assistance of the amazing coaches who teach the kids real jiu jitsu as well as real jiu jitsu skills in the form of games. Again, we can’t recommend this gym enough. Coach Lawson, Coach Greg, Coach Sean, Coach Randy, Coach Jim, Coach Min, OSS!”

“Absolutely love my experience here! I've only taken the fundamentals classes so far, but even from this early stage, I can tell that the gym has a strong traditional background, which was exactly what I was looking for. As someone who's always been very involved in my gym community, I can definitely feel the sense of camaraderie here. Even in the fundamentals, there's a real community vibe, which is rare in those classes where it’s usually more about individual development. The coaches are fantastic—they break things down in a way that's easy to follow and really make sure everyone is getting the attention they need. I also appreciate the structure here. Unlike other gyms I've been to where the training felt a bit random, here there’s a clear focus on progression, which helps me sharpen my skills more effectively.”

“I was a member here for approximately a year. I can’t speak highly enough of this gym’s atmosphere, coaches, & fellow BJJ enthusiasts. I really appreciate the foundational classes that give you the foundation (pun intended) that you need before moving to intermediate. This was also a good start as you meet your new brothers & sisters that you’ll journey with as you progress basically like meeting other freshman in college. The wife and I moved to Dallas, TX so im currently finding my new gym but SBG Atlanta will always be my home. Thanks for igniting this fire in me SBG i’ll keep this flame lit and the mats sweaty in your honor.”

“Best place to train BJJ in Atlanta. Great community and coaches/leadership. Spent over a year there and it will always be a treasured part of my BJJ journey. Massive respect for Coach Phil and the culture he’s built at this gym as well as the Buford location. Highly recommend.”