My children and I have been training at Tsunami since March of 2018. It's quickly become a 2nd home for our family. My three older children train in Taekwondo and I train in Muay Thai and cardio kickboxing. The instructors and the owner Paul, while having high expectations, are warm, kind, and respectful to both adults and children. They are truly invested in encouraging members and furthering their training. My kids are learning valuable life skills like perseverance, self discipline, self defense, and respect for themselves and others. All of the instructors, the owner, and the management staff know us all by name and have since the week we started. The owner refers to the members as the "Tsunami Family" and it definitely feels like a family. They are very family friendly and safe gym. Kids and adult classes for cardio kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and BJJ often overlap or are closely scheduled so that families can train simultaneously or in a close time frame. I think my favorite thing about the gym is that the instructors meet new people where they are. They are inclusive and stay far away from the meathead mentality. When I started, I hadn't been active in any substantive way for 10 years because of being busy having and taking care of 4 children. I started in cardio kickboxing but found myself drawn to Muay Thai. After a bit of encouragement, I tried a class and loved it. It didn't matter that I was new or had no background in martial arts, the instructors and students were very welcoming and helpful in helping me build my skill set quickly. Because of the skill of the instructors, I'm far stronger now in my early 40s, than I ever have been. Tsunami is a great gym and we plan on being there for a long time. ** I just read a previous review and was appalled at the inaccuracies. I was present for the events mentioned by another reviewer referring to sweeps and safety and the account of events is inaccurate and incomplete. I was one of two women who had had experiences with an overly aggressive member in a "light sparring" session. He is likely speaking about either me or the other female member. She is a black belt in Taekwondo and I've been training and sparring at this gym for almost a year without incident. It's laughable and misogynist that he described either one of us "a know it all and a trouble maker" and excused the overly aggressive guy. Someone he had sparred only once. A concussion, while not visible, is indeed a serious injury, which is what occurred. Apparently expressing a desire to not have a head injury and have agency over physical well-being is unacceptable his eyes. The person who wrote the review trained at the gym for a week *at most* and thinks he is in a position to evaluate the events that transpired. Several attempts were made to curb the overly aggressive behavior without effect. The owner was ensuring that they took safety seriously so ALL members can train without fear of having someone take advantage and cause injury because of more experience or a size differential. This is a family friendly gym that is the antithesis of meathead gyms and focuses on control and safety. They take steps necessary steps to address issues when they (very occasionally) occur, which is what you want in a gym unless you are looking for a free for all where people beat each other up without regard to team members safety. The owner was acting appropriately in order to ensure that all members can train and learn in a safe environment. Additionally, there IS also water available from a dispenser and you only need to bring a water bottle which the front office staff will tell you before you arrive to train. There are also bottles of water available for purchase. Yet another inaccuracy in the review. If you check out the guys other reviews, you'll observe that he gives one or two star reviews to the majority of the businesses he frequents, so take his word with a big grain of salt. This gym is indeed a friendly, and above all safe, place to train. read more

I have been attending Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at Tsunami for a little over a month now. The school offers Kids/Adult Taekwondo, Kids/Adult BJJ and Cardio Kickboxing as well. Both BJJ instructors (Anna and Mohammad) are top notch. They care about their students and go above and beyond to make sure we all have a complete understanding of techniques. Classes follow the same structure (warm ups/drills, technique, then sparring and/or drills depending on class) If you are a beginner (new white belt) you are required to attend five classes before sparring so that the instructors can gauge your ability, The atmosphere of the gym is great. Everyone is there to learn and share their knowledge about the art of Jiu Jitsu. A majority of the people are white belts (including myself) with a few blue and purple belts as well. The blue/purple belts that also participate in training have always been a source of knowledge and treat everyone with a mutual respect. I look forward to going to class, getting a full body workout and building a strong foundation in the fundamentals of BJJ. I highly recommend this program if you have any interest in learning BJJ and being part of a great community. read more

Top notch instructors who are well known in Georgia and the Southeast. Super family friendly gym that offers a valuable disciplined mental & physical experience! Very informative self defense classes (Brazilian jiu jitsu, etc) for all ages that are so great at building self confidence. Awesome high energy & encouraging kickboxing classes offered at very convenient times so you can take a class while your kid(s) takes theirs! Muay Thai classes are available as well if you want to take your cardio kickboxing to the next level. All classes are great whether you want to become a competitor or just go as a casual hobbyist. Overall fantastic gym that is very loved & valued in the Decatur community by so many. They also continually give back to the neighborhood with free events & entertainment for all. read more

I have been attending Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes at Tsunami since it opened, and I always look forward to coming here. All of the employees are so nice and the owner, Paul, makes a point to get to know his customers. The gym is clean, bright, and open with a great vibe. The BJJ instructors, Anna and Mohammad, are both very skilled and amazing teachers (those two qualities don't always go hand in hand!) who care about their students. They give individual attention where needed and work together on weekly themes for technique, which is so helpful to someone like me who has only been practicing for a year and half. Whether you're looking to try out jiujitsu or you have some experience and want a new place to roll, definitely try out Tsunami. read more

I take cardio kickboxing and taekwondo, alternating classes every weekday at 7 pm. Although I had more options of classes and times to choose from, this schedule was best for me. Since day one, my workout experience at Tsunami MMA has been the best it can possibility be. The staff is super nice and welcoming. The class sign-ups/check-ins are quick and easy. The coaches and trainers are well-rounded people with lots of experience under their belt. And with such diverse talent, teachers create exciting and engaging workouts that made me drench in my sweat while learning a new thing or two everytime. I can see how much effort the Tsunami MMA family puts into making themselves a top-quality martial arts organization. Thanks Tsunami! read more

Clean facilities, positive atmosphere, amazing teachers. Can't say enough good things about this place. The open mats on every other Sunday are a great way to check it out. Coach Anna and Coach Mohammed are super legit BJJ coaches. No-Gi class offered once a week. Beginner and advanced classes are both solid. Lessons are well formatted and class content is calibrated to student skill level. Gi's and rash guards are available on site. 10/10 will continue to train here. read more

Coach Paul is absolutely great with kids. He has high expectations of students, while remaining very sensitive to each kid's needs and is capable of a light touch for kids who need encouragement or recoil from being pushed the wrong way, instead of a one-size-fits-all attitude or an insensitive "tough love" approach where it doesn't work. This is the first athletic activity our kids have really taken to -- I've been very impressed. read more

I have been learning Taekwondo there for almost a year now and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to start from scratch or to refine their skills.The instructors are nice, patient people who are passionate about the art they are teaching same with the student's.This school attends tournaments as well so if your looking for something competitive it's here or if you want it to be casual you can do that as well read more

We have two of our children with Tsunami for a year now and will definitely be signing up for another year. The coaching and instruction is outstanding and our kids continue enjoying their experience there. They have a strong focus on discipline, while also having a great time. The customer service is excellent and they always have a wide variety of available classes and activities. Keep up the great work Tsunami! read more

I am a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Tsunami MMA. The classes are great and are available for those at any level. The instructors Anna and Mohammed are amazing and patient. The gym is clean and bright. The staff are extremely nice and make our a point to know everyone. Overall, a very family oriented environment. Definitely check it out! read more

Tsunami MMA is a family, a great place to learn, and have fun. I know when I return back to Georgia I'll still have a place to call home. Each coach will make you feel comfortable and will work at your pace to make sure you understand what you're doing. I hope all is well down there, can't wait to see y'all again. read more

Probably the best bjj gym in Atlanta for beginners. It is a newer gym and most of the students just started, which makes it possible for the instructors to focus heavily on fundamentals, making it an exceptional place to start bjj. Anna and Mohammad are both amazing and very detail oriented in their instruction. read more

It took me a few years to finally find a school that felt like home, and Tsunami is it. The instructors/staff are wonderful. They take their time explaining things to you and make you feel comfortable enough to ask questions. I wish I had found this place sooner. Highly recommend them. read more

Tsunami MMA has been a truly great place to train. Not often can you find a gym that is both family friendly and has seriously skilled, knowledgeable coaches. Tsunami takes the best parts of a McDojo and a Meathead gym and offers something truly unique for students of all ages. read more

A great family oriented facility that truly cares for its members. The staff and coaches are always profession and willing to help. The clients are there to learn and the egos are left outside. It's fun and meaningful for all ages. read more

I might be biased... but I love this place! The members are awesome. The coaches are awesome. The kids and families are awesome. The whole vibe and environment is so welcoming and inviting. Try this place out, you won't regret it. read more

Love, love Tsunami Mixed Martial Arts. I only did the cardio kickboxing classes. The trainers were all great, very professional and knowledgeable. It was an intense workout but at the end I felt like I could take on the world. read more

This place is amazing! My son started one year ago and has learned a tremendous amount. Coach Paul is a wonderful coach and is great with the kids. The place is well organIzed, and communistic is great. read more

AMAZING INSTRUCTORS. They are incredibly helpful and are fantastic at adjusting their teaching styles according to the age group and class that they are teaching. Would highly recommend. read more