Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center

Newnan’s premier jiu-jitsu martial arts school

Beginner-to-advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for men, women, and children — no experience necessary. Learn the same curriculum taught at certified training centers worldwide.

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3 kids age groups
2 adult tracks
Licensed Gracie University curriculum

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A structured path, from first class to black belt

Kids progress through three age-based stages. Adults move from beginner Combatives into the advanced Master Cycle. Click any program below for full details.

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What is Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and self-defense system built around controlling an opponent through leverage, technique, and position — not size or strength.

How it works

Instead of relying on strikes, BJJ uses grappling: takedowns, controlling positions, and submissions like joint locks and chokes. These let a smaller, weaker person safely control or neutralize a larger, stronger opponent.

Why it works

Technique beats strength. By using leverage and body mechanics correctly, a properly applied technique can overcome nearly any size or strength advantage — this is the core principle Jiu-Jitsu was built on nearly a century ago.

That’s what makes it one of the most effective forms of realistic self-defense, and also one of the fastest-growing sports and fitness activities in the world.

No experience is required to start. Every class begins with the fundamentals in a safe, cooperative environment, long before any live sparring is introduced.

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