SBG Athens

I was extremely excited when I found the opportunity for my son to get a feel for this craft for free. I knew if he liked it, it would definitely be worth it. He is a big ball of energy, but he also has a speech delay. He is at times …

I signed up at SBG Athens initially to stay in shape and have an extra curricular activity to enjoy with my 13 year old daughter. Since we've signed up; my daughter has made new friends, her confidence continues to grow, and most importantly she is learning how to accept accountability to someone other than her parents and school faculty. Her coaches have done a fantastic job at facilitating a smooth transition into her training and making her feel welcome. She is learning that she is capable of so much more than she had realized and with every technique she learns, that realization only grows stronger and more clear to her. SBG Athens is a place of growth. Physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.

Our family has been overjoyed with our experience at SBG Athens. While the facility itself is great, its the staff and programs that make this tribe so wonderful! Everyone is so welcoming and our daughter has thrived. We love that she not only learns physical skills, but they also focus on a positive life skill each month such as kindness, respect, and positive thinking. As school teachers ourselves, it's been great to see the way the adults interact with the students. The level of support and respect is amazing. We can't wait to enroll the whole family in classes.

We LOVE coming here! All the coaches and people are amazing!!!

I enjoy going to class everyday I have the opportunity. It is such a stimulating experiment physically and mentally. Joining this gym was one of the best decisions I've made recently!

I love this gym. I've already lost 20lbs and counting. Everyone is very supportive. Even though I started out at a MMA/BJJ novice level, all the coaches and classmates made me feel comfortable. I also like the sense of tribe and family. We all support each other and help one another with our goals. I highly recommend this gym if you are looking to change and improve your life! Trust me, the lessons you learn from BJJ and MMA definitely apply to life in general.

First rate place! This is a fantastic facility and a great learning/training environment no matter your level of skill. SBG's culture is by far the most welcoming of any gym I've stepped foot in; plus the coaches here are talented and helpful! Further, there's several different programs/classes and seminars available depending on your specific wants and needs. I highly recommend SBG to anyone interested in MMA, Self-Defense, a new physical challenge, and everything in between. 11/10!

SBG Athens truly has something for everyone. My 3 year old daughter, 5 year old son, my wife, and myself all train and are challenged to grow at the same facility. We train with fighters, accountants, students, scientists, and everything in-between. We have no doubt that we are in the right place. This is family.I really enjoy that everyone starts at the same point. No matter your prior experience everyone starts in Foundations. This allows you to learn how the gym teaches and lets the gym learn more about you. These classes are not just for beginners, they are just as they are labeled, the foundation. All other teaching grows from these fundamentals. As a side note, it is a pretty good filter for keeping out know-it-alls. Everyone at SBG Athens is looking to learn and knows that it is a lifelong process. If you looking to show others how much experience you have, this is probably not the place for you.As I watch my 5 year old son teach a judo throw to an older kids class to earn his teaching chevron, my 3 year old daughter receive a silver medal in her first in house tournament, my wife receive her first stripe on her white belt, or even myself receiving my blue belt, I know we're in the right place. SBG Athens is the best thing I could have possibly done for myself and my family. There is no other place I would rather be.

Hands down one of the best decisions I ever made was joining this gym. The coaches and the people are top notch! Coach Adam and Coach Rory's reputations as world class coaches are well deserved. I've had a chance to train in a number of gyms and none have been as awesome as this one. Totally enriched my life on and off the mat! SBG!!!

A little over 6 years ago I was newly divorced with two younger children. I was a bit lost as to what I do next. My son and I started watching MMA and he decided that he wanted to start training. I looked around and decided that SBG seemed like the best option. After a few months of watching the coaches work with my son and him truly enjoying it, I decided to give it a try myself. I had been an athlete well into my 20's and now here I was starting to train mma at 37 years old....people around me thought I was crazy. It was by far the greatest investment that I have ever made in myself, I wouldn't trade any amount of money for the things I have gained. Great friends, a new family, skills to defend myself, personal development to name a few. I soon realized that SBG Athens was exactly where I should be and I would never leave. Along the way I continued to grow both on and off the mat, skills I have developed coaching and competing have translated to success in my job managing large groups of people and teams. If I had to do it all over again, I would only change one thing and that would be to join earlier than I did. One Tribe One Vibe!!!