This Is Athens Jiu Jitsu
There's a reason Jiu Jitsu becomes more than a workout for so many poeple.
You'll get stronger. Learn real grappling and self-defence skills. Push yourself mentally and physically. And somewhere along the way, the people you train with become your people.
No experience required. Just show up.
Our adult No-Gi program is built around high-level instruction, technical develpment, hard training, and a culture where people actually enjoy being on the mats together.
Whether your goal is to compete, get in shape, learn to defend yourself, find a new challenge, or simply have something that's yours, you have a place here.
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Why Jiu Jitsu?
It's Hard To Explain Until You Do It.
Jiu Jitsu challenges you in a way most workouts can't.
You're learning to move, think, react, problem solve, and stay composed while someone else is actively trying to stop you.
Along the way, you'll develop:
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Real grappling and self-defense skills
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Strength, conditioning, and mobility
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Confidence under pressure
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Discipline and resillence
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Technical problem solving
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A community that keeps you coming back
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
No Gi. No Problem.
Athens Jiu Jitsu is a No-Gi gym, meaning we train without the traditional kimono-style Gi.
You'll learn takedowns, positional control, escapes, submissions, and how to effectively grapple from both standing and on the ground.
Training in athletic clothing or rashguards makes getting started simple, and our techniques focus on movement and control that translate naturally to grappling, competition, and real world situations.
Meet the Head Coach
Zeke Kelley
Zeke has been traning since 2011 and has spent more than a decade competing, coaching, and contuning to sharpen his craft.
As the founder of Athens Jiu Jitsu, his goal has always been to build more than great grapplers. He's created a community where people can challenge themselves, build confidence, and become better on and off the mats.
Train For Your Reason
Some of our members want to compete.
Some want to learn self-defense.
Some want to get stronger.
Some needed something outside of work and home.
And some walked in because a friend wouldn't stop talking about Jiu Jitsu.
You don't the need the "right" reason to start.
You might discover your reason after you're here.
Compete - Or Don't
Competition can be an incredible way to test your Jiu Jitsu, and we'll help prepare students who want to step onto the competition mats.
But competing is never a requirement.
You can train hard, progress, earn rank, and become a skilled grappler without ever entering a tournament.
There's room here for both.
More Than Classes
This is Our Community
Jiu Jitsu happens on the mats, but Athens Jiu Jitsu goes beyond regular class time.
From open mats and competition days to special events like Jiu Jitsu in the Streets, we create opportunities for our members to train, challenge themselves, hang out, and be part of something.
Come train with us long enough, and you'll understand why people call their gym a second home.
Your First Class Could Change Your Routine.
And eventually, a whole lot more.
Come see why Jiu Jitsu is the backbone of Athens Jiu Jitsu.