Aníbal Jiu Jitsu Atlanta
About
Aníbal Jiu Jitsu Atlanta offers training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts through a family owned and operated approach. The gym is led by the Aníbal family, who immigrated from Brazil with world championship experience and over 25 years of training hundreds of black belts. The coaching team includes multiple black belt instructors across different degrees, from 6th degree head coach Fábio Aníbal Teixeira to purple belt instructor Gabriel Lima, providing a range of expertise for students at all levels. The facility is noted for being clean and well maintained, creating a professional training environment.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience, describing the atmosphere as joyful, welcoming, and intentionally safe rather than stressful or aggressive. Reviewers specifically highlight instructors like Professor Felipe Aníbal for breaking down complex techniques in accessible ways and the Aníbal family for their world championship experience and genuine passion for teaching. Many note leaving other local gyms to train here, attracted by the technical focus, clean facility, and supportive community that fosters hard work and continuous improvement. The coaches receive particular praise for being highly accomplished yet taking pride in student development, creating what members describe as a graceful learning environment.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Masspike Miles
7 months ago
True Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at its finest!! My family and I train daily and love everything about this beautiful gym! Professors Fabio, Ana Paula and Filipe are the best teachers on the planet!!
Mali Sobi
2 months ago
Anibal Jujutsu is an amazing family-owned business. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the care, intention, and experience behind everything they do. They are incredibly skilled, intuitive, and professional, creating a safe and welcoming space. The work is powerful yet gentle, and they clearly understand the body on a deep level.
Nick Nick
5 months ago
Many of the people learning here left other local training places to join. The Aníbal family, who owns/runs everything, immigrated here from Brazil and brought with them World CHAMPIONS. The atmosphere is joyful and the learning is graceful not stressful or aggressive at all. This small business is working their butts off and although technically they’re the foreigners it’s all of us who are lucky to be welcomed by them. They have trained hundreds of black belts over 25 years (and the purple belts they brought from Brazil are better than most of our American black belts). They’re all so accomplished in the sport already that their pride now comes from teaching us and they’re GOOD at it!
Amal Lemon
7 months ago
I’ve had an incredible experience training at Aníbal under the guidance of Professor Felipe Anibal. The dedication and expertise he brings to each class are truly inspiring. One of my favorite aspects of training here is the emphasis on learning technique. Professor Felipe’s approach to breaking down complex moves makes it accessible and engaging, regardless of skill level. The environment at Aníbal fosters hard work and continuous improvement. Every session challenges me to push beyond my limits while building confidence and discipline. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Aníbal offers a supportive and motivating space to grow in Jiu-Jitsu. Highly recommend to anyone passionate about the art!I’m
KDS
6 months ago
Aníbal Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic academy to train and learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and truly passionate about BJJ. Every class combines learning new techniques with hands-on coaching, especially while rolling. The facility is also very clean and well-maintained, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their students.
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Felipe Aníbal Teixeira
BJJ Instructor
Black Belt 1st Degree
Competition specialist with 10 years of experience. 2nd Place Pan-American, 3rd Place Mundial (Gi & No-Gi), AJP Grand Prix Champion (No-Gi), AJP National Pro Champion, and multiple-time IBJJF Open Champion.
Fábio Aníbal Teixeira
Main Head Coach
Black Belt 6th Degree
Founder and head instructor with over 25 years of experience. Pan-American Champion (1997), Vice-Champion 1st Worlds (1996), Vice-Champion Brazilian Championship (1996), 10x Amazonense Champion, and Double Gold at New York Open (2013).
Ana Paula Teixeira
BJJ Instructor
Black Belt 5th Degree
Veteran competitor with 25+ years of experience. 2nd Place Pan-American Championship, Vice-European Champion, 4x Brazilian Champion (Category & Absolute - Double Gold), and certified Natural Gymnastics instructor.
Ana Carolina Teixeira
BJJ Instructor
Brown Belt
Rising competitor with 4 years of experience. 3rd Place Mundial, 1st Place Long Beach Open, 2x 1st Place Atlanta Open Champion, and 1st Place Wrestling Season.
Gabriel Lima
BJJ Instructor
Purple Belt
Elite competitor with 5 years of experience. 1st Place World No-Gi Champion, 3rd Place World Absolute No-Gi, and 1st Place NAGA Champion (Division & Absolute).