I 1000% recommend Gracie Jujitsu Decatur!! I've been so lucky that my kids have been going to Gracie 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! read more

Gracie Decatur - The owner with my son who has been training at Gracie for years! - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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

The home of authentic Gracie Jiu Jitsu and self defense in the Decatur area. A must visit for any martial arts practitioner.

I have done BJJ at 3 other gyms and this is by far the best. Everyone I've come across has an attitude 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. read more

Extremely friendly and helpful coaching staff who really care about your jiu jitsu journey and ability to defend yourself. The combatives course is a great system to introduce you to some common maneuvers and submissions in preparation for more advanced techniques and frameworks. The mats are also kept very clean, which is a huge plus. read more

This is the place for solid instruction in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Our 7yo son has only been going for a few weeks and already we are seeing more empathy, increased physical dexterity, and improved confidence. The quarantine time of last year left some social wounds, but these are healing up nicely thanks to all he is learning with Coach Jason and team. We could not be happier and are grateful for this community. read more

The entire program starts with critical self-defense techniques (including specifics for Children and Women) that cover a broad set of scenarios, and are incredibly practical and real-world. This includes common sense yet overlooked stuff like de-escalation "getting out of there" and related mindsets and techniques that help avoid physical confrontations of various kinds. From there, you learn how to handle opponents to the point of total control - without kicks or punches - so you can continue "negotiations" with them to de-escalate safely. From there, things get heavier - but only if absolutely needed. After you've run through this critical program, you go far deeper into the art, philosophy, and techniques of Brazilian Jujitsu. It's a deeply compelling and extraordinarily fun world to play in. And you continually touch back in with the core self-defense aspects as well. In the world of BJJ, there's literally room for everyone. Like, everyone. BJJ is brilliant in this way - it "meets you where you're at". Old, young, big, small, nerds, jocks, and everyone in between. It doesn't matter, there's a technique or a style for you. This is the ethos of the founders of the art, and it runs through the fabric of the entire Gracie Jiujitsu network worldwide. Enough general BJJ stuff. On to Gracie Decatur, specifically. There's a wonderful diversity on the mats at Gracie Decatur: people are just people and nothing matters beside building an awesome community, and learning an incredible new "language" in a welcoming atmosphere that is hard to beat. We laugh, we work hard, and we LEARN. There's near zero ego there, which is something that I'm personally thankful for - ego kills gyms and the less there is, the better. For me personally, joining this wacky, welcoming, and killer family has been transformational. All my life, I've been extremely active but age, career, and family ended up slowly chiseling this part of me away. Gracie Decatur has gotten me back in touch with this part of myself, which is a gift that his hard to describe. Both of my sons are students as well, and we have a common topic to chat about, compare notes over, and even spar down in the garage. Literally priceless. The coaches - all of them - are awesome. The people are great. And the curriculum is among the very best out there. Run, don't walk, over here and let Gracie Decatur prove it. I'll be there when you arrive and we'll learn some epic stuff. One last note: when I was 19 I was hurt badly via a sucker punch and subsequent beating I took on the ground after getting jumped in Miami. I'm 53 years old right now and can say with certainty that the outcome of that exchange would have ended very differently were it happen today. Think about that: I'm in nowhere near the shape that I was in back then, and have only a fraction of the physicality. But now looking back, I know the exact moment(s) when I could have defended myself much more effectively and neutralized the threat completely or avoided the injuries that I incurred. Pretty amazing if you ask me. read more

We've been coming to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for 2+ years and could not be more thrilled to be a part of this community that stands for all of the things we truly love to support -- Bullyproofing, self-defense and empowerment.  Our son has thrived here -- physically and mentally and we are so pleased with owner, Jason, and his ability to level with kids to get them to see their own light, strength and value. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is such a pillar of positivity in the Decatur community --  we urge you to try them! read more

We couldn't be happier with Gracie and the entire program. Coach Jason and his family do a fantastic job with the kids teaching them everything from Jiu Jitsu to core life skills like respect, kindness and discipline. We plan to be part of the Gracie crew for a long time! read more

I've played a lot of sports growing up, and Coach Jason is one of the best coaches I've had. Great facility and great family! I've learned so much, so fast! read more

Two of my kids (ages 11 & 13) have been practicing here for a year and my only regret is that I didn't start them sooner! This place is a true find, where they learn a lifelong skill that is physically and mentally rewarding. My kids have great enthusiasm about going to class and our interactions with the coaches and other kids has been great. read more

Coach Jason and Coach Alora are super friendly and welcoming. They treat their students like family and you will even get to meet their kids and cute puppy dog. They are very invested in helping their students master each technique and the female-only classes are an awesome way to learn moves in a low pressure environment. Also, with regards to Gracie Jiujitsu in general, I really appreciate that this network of dojos offers online videos for review at home and the techniques never assume that you are the bigger fighter. So whether you're big or small, this martial art style is highly useful. read more

So, after years of too much beer, Chinese food and Netflix, I've gone way, way beyond Dad bod and need to get off the sofa and do something about it. I could jog or bike, but if I'm going to devote time to exercising, why not learn a useful skill at the same time? I've been coming to Gracie Decatur for a couple of months now and feel very lucky to have found them. Honestly, it's so much fun that I'm regularly driving home with a huge grin plastered across my face. I'm only a white belt and obviously there are much more qualified folks, but these are my impressions so far. The academy is relatively new, established about 6 months ago. It's run by the husband and wife team of Jason and Alora Brock, with their kids frequently training or hanging out in the academy, making for a super family-friendly environment. Head coach Jason is an energetic and engaging instructor, using humor to illustrate his points and often having the students chuckling; once seen, the Playgirl, Spiderman and Living-the-dream positions are impossible to forget. If you search online about starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you'll find articles on "how to survive as a white belt", describing beginners being thrown in the deep end, sparring from their very first lesson and getting repeatedly smashed into the mat by more advanced students. That doesn't happen here. They use the Gracie University curriculum, with the adult beginner classes learning a set of fundamental techniques called Gracie Combatives. In this method, free sparring is not introduced until later, but hopefully gives you a solid foundation to rely on in self-defense and build upon when the free-sparring struggle-cuddles start. I'm a middle-aged man with a family and I appreciate being able to exercise, drill the techniques and come home not wincing from too many bruises. Enrollment gives you access to the online Gracie University, a set of highly-detailed instructional videos, which I've found to be a fantastic resource for home study. Traditional martial arts have probably been taught in essentially the same way for thousands of years, but this changes the game, incorporating modern technology into the curriculum so that students can have a basic understanding of a technique prior to class. This frees the coaches to teach in greater depth, rather than just "this-hand-goes-here, that-hand-goes-there". It's great for reviewing and reinforcing the memory. Membership also allows you to train at any Gracie Certified Training Center, anywhere in the world, which I'm hoping to take advantage of on future travels. From personal experience, I know that it's difficult to step out of your comfort zone and make the decision to start a martial art, and that it's intimidating to set foot inside a martial arts gym for the first time. At Gracie Decatur, I found a friendly, supportive and welcoming environment. Though I know that most of these folks will be tying my limbs into a pretzel, they will be doing it with consideration, a smile and a fist-bump afterwards. In short, I'm having a blast training here and I sincerely regret that I didn't start years ago. Highly recommended. read more

This studio is so warm and welcoming! We tried all the different martial arts in Decatur before landing here. My children were instantly comfortable, and they get a lot of one-on-one time with the coaches during lessons. I ended up taking a self-defense class also and I really enjoy it. They are family friendly, and very focused on teaching the sport. We love it!! read more

Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Decatur is a great place to start the life long journey of jiu jitsu training. All 320 bbs + 70 combative moves will be nicely illustrated in details by coaches Jason and Laura, and all the students there will be well taught and improve themselves by regularly practicing with great satisfaction. I myself basically restart the learning process after more than 1 year training, and I am still having great experiences there. Try it out! read more

I have known Jason for many years. I would honestly be a little scared if someone existed that was more passionate about Jiu-Jitsu and coaching LOL. But on a serious note, Jason has a very unique ability to connect with anyone - regardless of their current abilities - and help take them to the next level while keeping a lighthearted atmosphere conducive to learning. read more

I've had the opportunity to take many classes taught by Jason, and I can say that he's extremely knowledgeable and detail oriented. He has a vibrant personality and certainly keeps the classes interesting and fun. I have no doubt his new school in Decatur will be a huge success. read more

The instruction at Gracie Decatur is top notch and the community is tight knit and inclusive of everyone. I would recommend this gym to anyone BJJ-curious, Self-defense curious, or anyone looking for a new challenge. read more

I have been training at Gracie Decatur since March and could not be happier to have begun my Jiu-Jitsu journey here. Coach Jason and Coach Alora are talented BJJ practitioners, but also quality communicators, able to convey the techniques in a fun and supportive environment. What I appreciate most about Gracie Decatur is the atmosphere Jason and Alora have fostered with the students. Everyone is there eager to learn and help each other progress. I have made some great friends through this experience all while learning practical self-defense skills. As a nearly 20 year law enforcement professional, I have trained in many self-defense programs. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has been proven the most practical and effective program I've encountered. I am truly grateful to be a part of Gracie Decatur and hope to see you there! read more

This is the best martial arts experience ever! I took a free class and signed up that same day. I love it there. Coach Jason and Coach Alora are great teachers. Everyone is friendly and supportive. What a great way to workout too! I always have a good time in Women's Empowerment and Combatives. Also, it is super clean which I love. If I could give more stars, I would. read more

I have been studying at Gracie Decatur since March and LOVE it! Jason and Alora are amazing instructors and wonderful people. As a woman, I was apprehensive that I might not be accepted at a Brazilian jujitsu academy. I was totally wrong. My instructors and my fellow students have welcomed me and taught me so so much about jujitsu. It is an excellent learning environment and the best way I have I ever found to relax. read more

Jason is patient and really wants you to learn the correct techniques. He really helped me develop my self defense skills!

Classes are soooo fun. Everyone is very welcoming to new students. Alora and Jason are awesome teachers. They do a great job of explaining the techniques and always have an answer for any questions you may have. Unlike other dojos, it's a very relaxed environment that focuses on taking things slow and perfecting each technique instead of just throwing you into the fray and seeing if you can take a beating. read more

I've studied 4 martials arts over a 30 yr period and I don't think I have ever encountered a school with a warmer and more laid back vibe. The quality of the instruction is outstanding, the space is safe and inviting, and the techniques are instantly applicable. So many ways to approach the martial arts, this is a very direct method, taught at a pace and intensity that will work for both the rank beginner and seasoned vet. read more