White belt · Everyone starts here · Dallas, Georgia

The gentle art, taken seriously.

Expert Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense, fitness, and competition. Seventeen-plus years of experienced instruction in a supportive academy built to help you reach your goals.

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Blue belt · Why you train

Three reasons people
step on the mat.

Self Defense

Practical self-defense skills, focusing on leverage and technique to help you effectively neutralize threats and escape from dangerous situations.

Competition

Test your skills against a variety of opponents, fostering personal growth, resilience, and a deeper understanding of strategy and technique.

Fitness

BJJ serves as an engaging full-body workout, enhancing cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and overall fitness while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

The Tier 1 Jiu-Jitsu team lined up on the mats

Leave stronger
than you came.

Purple belt · Our story

Not our first rodeo.

For more than 17 years we've been dedicated to transforming lives through BJJ. Led by owner and black belt James Shook, we welcome every background and fitness level, offering training for anyone passionate about personal growth. We pride ourselves on a supportive environment where every student can develop confidence, strength, and technical expertise.

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Brown belt · Programs

Find your class.

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Ages 13 & up · Gi and No-Gi

Teen & Adult Classes

A more advanced curriculum for teens 13 and up and adults, emphasizing practical self-defense techniques and competition strategies. This program encourages personal development and resilience, allowing students to refine their skills in a supportive and challenging atmosphere, with Gi and No-Gi classes every week, including lunchtime sessions.

Adult schedule

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Intro ages 4–6 · Youth Gi & No-Gi

Kids & Youth Classes

Our kids classes focus on fundamental techniques, discipline, and self-confidence in a fun and engaging environment. Through age-appropriate drills and interactive games, students develop essential martial arts skills while fostering teamwork, respect, and personal growth, from Kids Intro BJJ for 4 to 6 year olds through youth Gi and No-Gi classes.

Kids schedule

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All levels · Monthly

Women-Only BJJ

Tier 1 is a gym where women train safely. Once a month, black belt Anna Cononge leads a Women-Only session: an all-levels class that's a perfect first step onto the mats. Check our Facebook page for upcoming dates.

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Brown belt · Competition

Built to compete.

Test yourself.

Competition is in this gym's DNA. Our athletes, from kids and teens to adults, regularly step onto the mats at IBJJF and NAGA events, and the room they sharpen against every night comes with them. Whether you want a podium or just a harder test, there's a place for you on this team.

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