BJJ Gyms in Marietta, United States

Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been proudly serving Marietta, Georgia since 2006, providing world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for nearly 20 years. Founded by Professor Kenny Kim, a 4th degree black belt certified by the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation), the academy has established itself as one of the premier BJJ training facilities in the Metro-Atlanta area. In 2026, Professor Kim was inducted into the NFC Jiu Jitsu Hall of Fame, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport. The academy maintains affiliations and has developed a network of affiliated gyms, demonstrating its commitment to spreading quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. The academy's training philosophy emphasizes creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all students - men, women, and children. Classes feature a comprehensive approach with strength and endurance building warm-ups, detailed technique demonstration and practice, followed by live training sessions where students engage with partners of similar skill levels. The curriculum is designed to build not just physical skills, but also confidence, discipline, full-body control, and mental strength. The academy offers programs for all age groups including Baby Eagles (ages 3-5), Little Eagles and Junior Champions (ages 6-12), Teens (13-17), and Adults at all skill levels from Fundamentals to Advanced. Professor Kenny Kim leads a world-class instructional team including Professor Gazzy Parman, Big Kenny Seger, Dustin Waters, Charles Pinkham, Michael Barger, Mitch Jordan, Haley Kim, Tavio Milos, Patrick Tansor, Jordan Lopez, Rick Santos, and Danny Cruz. The coaching staff brings extensive experience and are certified instructors, with Professor Kim also serving as a POST (Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council) certified instructor for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and defensive tactics. The academy's commitment to excellence has earned recognition from the Department of the Army in 2021 with a Certificate of Appreciation for their contributions to military training.