Coming to Macon, I had low hopes of finding a jitsu gym that would fill the shoes left in Boston…read more After a web search, I came upon Coffey Jiu-jitsu may fill those shoes. Barnesville is about 45 minutes from Macon, but there are no jitsu places in Macon, and no authentically trained black belts from a renowned Brazillian for sure. I called the gym to stop by for a trial and i knew i hit a homerun when chip took a few minutes to talk to me. he loves the sport. he lives it and breathes it, and for that, he respects anyone who shows interest in the sport. he was just so plain enthusiastic and passionate about jiu-jitsu. the gym itself is absolutely beautiful and sparkling clean (a must when you need to avoid staph and ringworm). the students ranged from white belts to black belts, but what was so noticeably encouraging was the lack of attitude. too many gyms nowadays are full of hotheads, but you don't learn anything there except maybe how you can try to kick someones butt at the local bar. chips students welcomed me, shaking my hand, and encouraging me plentifully during our rolling drills. unfortunately, due to scheduling for my work and location of the gym, i was unable to join. but from someone who has been to so many MMA gyms, you can tell right off the bat when you've found a good one. the only reason it got 4 stars was because i never took another class there. for all levels, beginners to pro's, if you want a great place to train, check them out.

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!

This is an update from Byron's post... i removed my post in an effort that we both realized we were…read moreout of line and we can start fresh. If i can't join then EVERYONE needs to be aware of how they will treat you. if he added my last name he would be the one who looks stupid and so would Gina. She interviewed me about jiu jitsu... i answered her questions to be denied over and over... why interview me if your rules are to deny me? I worked at 5 tenth planets in Southern California that alone gets me through the door if any 10th planet. I was absolutely mind blown by her arrogance. overall a really bad experience. I'll reiterate maybe it was me but also a friend of mine had the exact same experience. See my pics below. Sakura is a good gym and so is Gracie Barra in Woodstock down the road. Notice that i took responsibility for my actions... Gina never did. This review which is all true... stays. If you want to go outside to go back to the main gym and use the bathroom enjoy. Place is in a budge but bills you like they are a state of the art facility.

Nice environment with great people. It was made easy for my first visit, but also challenging.read more

I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Tekniques for about 6 months now. The gym is very, very…read moredifferent than most Jiu Jitsu training facilities you will come across. The first thing I noticed when I visited was the sheer size of the place. The Jiu Jitsu area is downright gigantic! Other BJJ gyms I have visited are lucky to have 1/4 the mat space of Tekniques. The BJJ area is stocked with high quality Zebra tatmi mats, has comfortable seating, and is separated from the rest of the gym. This allows for a quiet, focused learning environment during BJJ training. The other portion of the gym contains a large tatami mat area for what Tekniques calls HIT (High Intensity Training). This class is similar to crossfit but without the hype. This area also contains a sizable Muay Thai kickboxing training area with heavy bags and appropriate mats. Other amenities include clean restrooms/changing areas and a kids' play room with a TV. Instruction at Tekniques is top notch. The adult BJJ classes are large enough to be diverse but small enough so that each person gets individual time with the instructors. Belt diversity is good - I am a white belt and am able to roll with white, blue, and purple belt practitioners every time I train. The more advanced students are more than willing to pause, answer questions, and take time to make sure you are learning the art. There are opportunities for competition, and the instructors assist students in preparing for numerous Jiu Jitsu tournaments in the area. I have a 6 year old son in the kids' BJJ program. I couldn't be more pleased. There are a LOT of kids training at Tekniques, but never so many that it's out of control. There is an appropriate student to instructor ratio. Perhaps most important (and impressive) is the care given to the safety of the students. For example, whenever the kids are training live submissions such as arm bars, the instructors are within 6 inches of the students, ready to pounce and intervene so that the student being submitted is not injured. I am very comfortable with the level of attention and safety given to my child and the other children who train there. The kids also compete in local tournaments and IBJJF sanctioned tournaments with great success. Muay Thai and HIT training is intense. The instructor is encouraging, careful, and drives the students hard. He takes time to explain the movements and exercises and will work individually with students who are having troubles. He instills a sense of teamwork, competition, and comradery in his students. Coupled with the Jiu Jitsu training, the Muay Thai and HIT classes will whip you into shape in a hurry. If you are nearby and are looking for a fun, inviting atmosphere in which to train Jiu Jitsu, HIT, or Muay Thai, then Tekniques is the place. I can't speak highly enough of the staff, my fellow students, and the environment.

My daughter as been training here for a few years and I've loved watching her skills and confidence…read moregrow. Professor Derek is a great coach, constantly pushing to get as much out of his kids as he can. He creates a space where jiujitsu is important, but grades and respect for self and others is just as important. I highly recommend you, your sons, and especially your daughters try it out!

My 8 year old daughter has been attending for a few months now. We're very thankful for Coach…read moreDerrick. He is an excellent teacher and a great role model for all of the kids.

I'm a BJJ blue belt and I came into town to train and compete at ADCC Atlanta and this gym was…read moreperfect and everybody was very welcoming. Whether you're looking for some hard rounds to compete and prepare or just get a good workout, the schedule has classes perfect for you. Tony was very mature and respectful and welcoming to myself and everybody else and it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to train here.

I trained with Tony for years at Alliance, and getting to train with him again at his own school…read morewas awesome. He's built up a squad of very technical guys, and the culture he's developed in his gym is one of the best I've seen. Everyone went out of their way to make me feel welcome, and I never felt like I had a target on my back during rolls. Tony trained for years with both Matt Serra (Renzo Gracie) and Alliance when legends like Lucas Lepri were teaching, and it gives him the unique perspective from having seen how two of the top teams in the sport teach and train. Alpharetta is very lucky to have him, and I'd easily tell anyone looking for a quality place to visit or train to stop by.

Beginner friendly Jiu Jitsu with a great culture. Couldn't ask for better owner and instructors…read more Best BJJ in the area!

As a Combat Veteran looking for another way to exercise besides the boring gym of weights. Three…read morefree days to try Riverstone Jiu Jitsu: the second day this reminded me of combatives from active Army. What kept me coming back was the culture inside this Jiu Jitsu gym. Within six months at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu: I felt my confidence returning, great cardio workout, and learning self defense.

I was training here for about 2-3 years and loved it. If you're serious about martial arts and…read morelike the idea of training in several different styles, this is the best place in the area. Sifu Alan is an intelligent, supportive, and skilled instructor. His staff are qualified professionals, and their kid programs are great without interfering with the adult classes. They have a super flexible schedule and several different levels of membership. Some might quibble that they're pricey, but you are getting what you pay for. The facility is gorgeous, and everyone there is very positive. I know I sound like a bit of a tool for saying this, but you really do get a sense of belonging while being active there. I'd encourage you to try a demo class of each of the different styles. My favorites were Jeet Kun Do and Kung Fu. As a side note, they are one of the only places in the country to teach the Keysi Fighting Method, and if you are looking for realistic combat training against multiple opponents, this is your best bet.

AMAC is more than a place to learn martial arts; it is a new found family. As a "newb" to the world…read moreof martial arts I was very intimidated to sign up, however. Let me assure you these guys and gals welcome you with open arms. I have met some of the nicest and knowledgeable people at AMAC. If you have a question, they have an answer. Any time a student is having a hard time understanding or performing, they go out of their way to assist until you have eliminated your weakness. I personally love the fact that the staff, including Sifu, will take the time to call and check on you if you have been missing class. They really do care and this is what it takes for a leader to ensure your success. AMAC truly is an ego-free environment providing the best martial arts training. If you are willing to apply yourself, you are guaranteed to succeed and the staff/senior students will make sure you do no matter what it takes. I can personally recall multiple times that I have been training and senior students drop everything they are doing in order to correct my flaws. I feel honored to be a part of AMAC.

I had the best time and enjoyed getting to learn and break out of my usual environment. I have no…read moreprior experience but the instructions are so good at making you feel confident and helping you understand! Everyone is so sweet. It's so cool that there's an actual fighting cage to practice too also. Also super clean and just a very friendly and welcoming community. I'll be coming back!

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated facility located in Kennesaw GA specializing in real self…read moredefense as well as we were voted one of the top MMA teams in the state.

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!

A great place to work out, train and recover in the IR sauna. Jason is a great trainer and pad guy!read more

Bought the Groupon for 10 classes and was very pleased until on our 6th class the owners wife was…read moreso inappropriate she literally tells me in front of my seven year old that if I don't take him twice a week I might as well not come back. Who does this?! She tried to lie and tell me I had to use the classes within eight weeks- she was unhappy that I was bringing my son once a week and clearly literally wanted me to blow through the classes as fast as possible to put more money in their pockets instead of Groupon. I actually had a very polite response because of the type of person I am. I explained to her & showed her there is absolutely no details in the Groupon that says I have to use the classes within 8 weeks and as a Business owner myself I would recommend her changing this on groupon. I also told her because of this, I was entitled to a refund since I obviously did not and would not be receiving the services I was promised. My son attended 6 out of 10 classes & I paid for 10. When I showed her the Groupon she knew I had caught her in a lie because I had! Even after I had to explain to her that my busy & demanding schedule doesn't allow for me to commit to come twice a week -she continued by telling me that my son would receive no benefit of attending their classes once weekly and literally said to me more than once I might as well not come back if I can't come twice a week. The entire conversation on her behalf was inappropriate to have in front of my son. I felt pressured and completely uncomfortable. I was able to receive a full refund from Groupon as their customer service is outstanding and the representative fully understood my concerns! There are plenty of places to take your children for karate that offer once a week classes. My son left upset with ME & her about not being able to come back!! She literally made me the villain in the story in front of my son that is unbelievably cruel! I believe her husband, the instructor was one of the best I've seen- very kind and had a wonderful approach with the children although his wife completely lost my business! I attached the Groupon information so everyone can clearly see there is nothing in here that says if I buy 10 classes I must use them within 8 weeks!

Very friendly staff and great instructors. You get to learn and have fun at the same time. My first…read moretime trying taekwondo and it wasn't intimidating at all. I'm having so much fun. My girls are in the same group with me and they look forward to it everyday.