SBG Athens
Welcome to SBG Athens, a premier destination for fitness enthusiasts and martial arts lovers located at 240 Collins Ind Blvd Suite G, Athens, GA 30601. With an impressive rating of 4.9 stars and a dedicated community of practitioners, SBG Athens stands out as a beacon of excellence in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Our facility is designed to cater to all ages and skill levels, making it the perfect place for beginners to experienced fighters alike. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. At SBG Athens, we pride ourselves on our welcoming environment and personalized approach to training. Our dedicated team, led by renowned coaches Adam and Rory Singer, has created a supportive atmosphere that fosters growth and community. Clients rave about their experiences, with testimonials highlighting the top-notch instruction and the camaraderie felt among members. We offer flexible class schedules, open Monday through Friday with extended hours, and limited hours on the weekends, making it easy for you to fit training into your busy lifestyle. Plus, our convenient location in Athens ensures that you are never far from an invigorating workout or a chance to connect with fellow martial arts enthusiasts. Join us today and discover why SBG Athens is the cornerstone of martial arts training in the area!
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Courtney Heim
I’ve been training at SBG Athens for a little over a year now and I’ve absolutely loved it! Instructors are top notch 👌🏼 and they always make class enjoyable. I’ve improved in Jiu Jitsu and MMA in so many ways. Training here has brought so much joy and feeling of purpose into my life. Every day I look forward to stepping foot into the gym, working on improving, and getting to spend time with the people there. This gym puts great effort into creating a community where we laugh together, sweat together, and support each other. Any time spent in this gym is time well spent
Taher Benany
I joined SBG once I moved to Athens, GA from Cairo, Egypt. After doing some research while I was still in Egypt, I actually communicated with them and they replied and were very welcoming even though I was all the way across the world. I can’t speak enough of how this has been a cornerstone of my daily life. I lost 22 LBS (and counting), and my body is far stronger. I use the lifting facility at SBG also to add some strength to my program (they have a fully loaded lifting space with cardio equipment). The teaching in the classes is from an ecological approach, which is great because you grow into your own athlete and not just into an image of your coaches. All the coaches are amazing and supportive; coach Viki, Noah, Kane, Luke, Alex, Katrina, and of course the Singer brothers make you feel like you have been a member of this community for a LONG time. This is not an ad and I am not sponsored, but really if you are into combat sports, or if you are into adding more movement or just want to be fit, I think you cant go wrong with this investment ( you literally have a private trainer with you all the time!).
Angela Seawright
We love this gym, this has been such a great experience for our son and he loves going to class. He has grown so much since starting SBG. He is only 3 and cleans up after himself when he eats, picks up his toys without asking, and is constantly trying to earn another stripe. Looking forward to many more years to come.
Shane Harper
SBG Athens is Great! I started training at SBG in November of 2024. No matter your background this is a place for you! Whether you are looking to grow physically or mentally this tribe will help you. The coaching staff is very in tune with how to teach people at all levels. From no belt to black belt we have a place for you! SBG has impacted my life and I’m thankful I took the first step of just walking into the gym. The culture and kindness of SBG family is second to none. Come join us on the matt and experience it for yourself. I have no regrets about starting my journey at SBG and you won’t either! OTOV!
Ky Kin
SBG Athens is standard for martial arts training in the area. If you are considering bjj or mma in Athens, this is the only place you should go. Coaches Adam and Rory Singer run a phenomenal gym with a warm and welcoming culture. They are experienced coaches and fighters. They have a spotless facility and top of the line equipment and mat space. Not all martial arts gyms are created equal. If you’re going to invest in yourself and dedicate the time and commitment to learning bjj or mma, you’ll be doing your future self a disservice to go anywhere else but a SBG Athens. Whether you’re interested in fighting professionally or just looking to get in shape and learn how to defend yourself, SBG Athens is a good fit for people of all ages. Men, women and children, doesn’t matter, it’s a great fit for all! One tribe one vibe!
Noah Peryam
My family has been going here for almost 14 years. The gym has become like family so my review will be a little biased but the fact my son, daughter, wife and I all train there says everything you need to know. If you're looking for great grappling, striking, and MMA coached by some of the best coaches in the world, this is the place for you. If you're looking for meat heads and thugs then go elsewhere. It's more of a family friendly environment but, don't let that fool you, they cultivate skilled fighters and martial artists!
Sebastian Alvarado
I dropped in from out of town and had a great time. The coaches are super friendly and welcoming and the overall vibe is great. If you're local you've got a gem in your neighborhood and if you're not it's a great place for drop ins!
Catherine Harris
Although everyone has different individual goals, we do them together as a team at SBG Athens. With close to 300 members, we all can't be wrong about the best martial arts and fitness facility in Athens. It has been the best decision of my life. SBG Athens is the only gym in Athens and the surrounding areas that has Six legitimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts. You read that correctly, SIX! It's also the only gym that caters to 3 year olds in the Micro Monkeys program and the only other Training For Warriors group fitness program in Georgia besides Warner Robins. It should be noted that the least important thing that happens here is martial arts, as Coach Rory Singer would say. I would say that the most important stuff comes from the community that has been created at the gym...for example - in TWO weeks, the members at SBG Athens gathered up 32,000 meals for the Northeast Georgia Food Bank last year!! That's incredible. Whether it's a Red Cross blood drive, Toys 4 Tots, or cleaning up the road that the gym adopted (notably receiving Group of the Year)... SBG Athens gives back to the Athens community the best that we can. If you have children that need some focus and discipline in their lives, or you yourself are wanting to get in the best shape OF YOUR LIFE.. or perhaps you used to be an athlete and want to get back in a team environment, there is something for every person, every -body- at SBG. There are martial arts classes and group fitness classes (under the Training For Warriors program) that are scheduled multiple times throughout the day to fit your busy lifestyle. So, try something different. Give SBG Athens a call and see if it doesn't help shape you into the Warrior you've always wanted to be. I know I'm a better human being because of this group of people. Though I am going up against other people on the mats, it boils down to me coming to terms with my demons in order to get on the mat day after day.. especially when I fail. As Coach Liam O'Shaughnessy (Judo Black Belt and BJJ Purple belt) says, "Martial Arts is the fight against yourself."
Beverly Vantine
My son has been doing jiu jitsu at SBG for about a year, and LOVES it! After nearly a year of warming the bench, with zero experience in martial arts, and at almost 40yo, I also decided I wanted to give it a go as well. Partially so I could get better at wrestling my 7yo, but also for fun and exercise. This gym does a tremendous job of easing and welcoming everyone from every skill level/gender/age and creates a safe yet challenging environment. They somehow make something that at first sounds intimidating/scary, to thing that’s both enjoyable and attainable. If you would have told me in 2020 that I would be doing jiu jitsu today and loving it, I would have laughed at you. But here I am, showing up, doing my best, and failing forward; and that’s all they expect of you. The coaches are knowledgeable, kind and patient. They help elevate you and push your comfort zones, while also recognizing that means something different for everyone.
Charity Love
This is a great gym! I am new to Jiu Jitsu, and martial arts in general. I was looking for a Jiu Jitsu gym that offered an all women’s class because I felt more comfortable starting out with women. I’m glad I found SBG. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, and the coaches are very knowledgeable and motivating. They really want to help you succeed in reaching your goals, and they encourage you to step out of your comfort zone.
