Rise Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4290 Bells Ferry Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144

"I can’t say enough positive things about making the choice to join Rise Up BJJ! Starting jujitsu can be very intimidating, but Coach Jo always takes the time to make everyone feel welcome. There are all different levels of belts training and everyone is always looking to help each other out. As a white belt that had never trained it was important for me to have a professor take the time to teach basics and Rise up has specific classes dedicated to just that. I love that both myself and my black belt husband can train here and both feel like we got amazing training. Very thankful to have found Rise Up and the amazing team there!"

"As a black belt in BJJ, recreational instructor, and someone who has been in the community for over 10 years I can confidently say that Rise Up BJJ is one of the most inclusive, caring, thoughtful, and technical academies you could ask for. Not only does Professor Joanie take time to explain her techniques she goes out of her way to make sure everyone feels included and that they are welcome in her academy. This academy offers multiple facets of training from the hobbyist to the active competitor levels. Rise Up BJJ also offers extracurricular activities that you will not find in other academies; programs for kids that not only teach BJJ but help them acquire life skills such as leadership and public speaking amongst many others."

"Visited Rise Up BJJ while staying in Kennesaw and I just have to say that I saw a lot of firsts at this Gym. First and foremost I’d like to send a shout out to the Head Coach Jo, who gave me a warm welcome. She gave me a tour of her space and gave me a break down of the class and who was going to teach it. She made me feel welcomed and set her members loose on me. What impressed me the most is that they had a punch card system of sorts. Each member had a card and would sign off on the days they trained. The facility was clean, well decorated, and most importantly the members were close. I could tell by the way they talked and rolled with each other. I had a great class. I would definitely return when I’m back in town. THANK YOU RISE UP BJJ!"

"My goddaughter is a student at Rise Up BJJ, I don't know what they're sprinkling over there but she Looooves this place, she loves going to training, and she loves here coaches, Jojo, and Lauren, they are very good with the kids, and very patient too. Every time I go to a training lesson, I notice the kids are happy and engaged. My goddaughter is a Rise-up BJJ gym rat."

"My 6 year old started attending Rise Up almost a year ago and a couple months later I also enrolled my 14 year old. Coach Lauren is exactly what my 6 year old needs in a coach. She is the perfect balance of patience and assertiveness. She encourages the kids but also keeps them focused. Before taking my teen to jujitsu classes, she was depressed and had no drive for anything. She was very reluctant to try jujitsu but after her first trial class, she was begging me to enroll her. She has found something she truly loves and it has not only given her confidence and helped her mood but she’s also more helpful at home, has an overall better attitude and she is happier. Coach Jojo is a strong female role model I am very thankful to have in my girl’s life. “I like jujitsu a lot and I didn’t think I would like it but I do and the people there are really nice. I appreciate everything they do there. Coach jojo is funny and she pairs people up well”. - A (14) “It’s really fun at the end because we get to play and I love it. I love the whole thing because there’s friends. Coach Lauren is funny because sneaky foot is called sneaky foot and it’s funny. She’s really fun.” - J (6)"