Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
About
Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Atlanta offers training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts under the guidance of experienced instructors. Head instructor and founder Ranieri Paiva, a 3rd degree black belt and multiple time champion, leads a team that includes assistant instructors Thomas McCarver Jr. and Edward Vinter. The gym provides amenities including men's and women's changing rooms, indoor and outdoor seating areas, and free WiFi for members.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere that accommodates all ages, genders, and skill levels, with specific appreciation for the family friendly environment and popular kids' classes. They highlight the exceptional coaching quality, particularly noting Head Instructor Ranieri Paiva's championship credentials and the entire instructional team's patience and knowledge. Reviewers describe significant personal benefits including improved confidence, better performance in other sports, weight loss, and increased mental focus. Many emphasize the strong community feel where coaches and fellow students genuinely care about each other's progress and wellbeing.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Josh Grantham
3 years ago
My 10 year old son started earlier this year and is improving rapidly. He LOVES coming to train every day, and the instruction he gets is awesome. The professors are patient and extremely knowledgeable (with the championships to prove it). My son never had a major confidence problem, but the changes I have seen in him these last few months are noticeable. He carries himself with a little more strength, he performs better in other sports, and his mind is more calm and focused in general. We feel we’ve made a great decision joining the Tribe.
kristen nguyen
7 months ago
My husband Ty trains at tribe bjj.He loves the people in here. He says the instructors are great at what they do . He sees older people training and he can’t believe they can still move the way they do.great training for all ages , big or small male or female. He talks about what he learns and tries the moves on me. He talks about bjj all the time now . He eats sleeps dreams and also wake up in the middle of the night thinking about bjj. I am glad my husband found something he loves . He is more lean now as well. Great conditioning
Ahshging Sampson
9 months ago
Family friendly, teachers are nice they promote a positive environment for new or experienced practitioners regardless of age, sex, or skill level.
Marcel
4 years ago
I've been training at Tribe BJJ for almost 3 years now, and it's been one of the best and most fulfilling experiences of my life. The owners are awesome, the coaches are top notch, and you immediately notice that this is a legitimate academy. You really feel like you're part of something special. Be it self-defense, weight-loss, or competition, there's something for everyone and all ages. Kids classes in particular are very popular. I don't have kids myself, but I love catching the end of the kids class because they are surprisingly skilled and work super hard; I'd even say they roll harder than most adults! I genuinely feel like my fellow students care about my progress and me as a person. When I unfortunately was laid off at my last job, Coach Paiva and several of my co-students were constantly trying to help me find a new gig. That really meant a lot to me and it just shows that these are good people. If you're curious to try out a class, swing on by and don't be intimidated. You will not regret stepping foot into this great place. OSS!
Najah Westbrook
a year ago
Came for the free trial.. joined after class. I moved from Maryland to Atlanta recently.. I signed up to compete in April (in my first competition as a white belt)… Figured I’d gym hop to prepare… This gym felt right..on sight..the first time.. Diverse.. Like..Brazilians..Asian, blacks, whites, greens, yellows lol.. you name it.. One band one sound.. With solid instruction.. Looking forward to where the journey leads 🤞🏽
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Contact
2000 Powers Ferry Rd Suite 2002, Marietta, GA 30067, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Thomas McCarver Jr.
Assistant Instructor
BJJ Black Belt (received from Ranieri Paiva in 2013)
Training BJJ since 2008. 2016 Atlanta Open champion at black belt. Has coached students to titles at Pans and Worlds Masters.
Ranieri Paiva
Head Instructor / Founder
3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, 2x World Masters Champion, 2x Pan American Champion
Over 27 years training/teaching. Received black belt from Mario Sukata in 2005. Trained under Helio Soneca. Owned an academy in Atlanta since 2013.
Edward Vinter
Assistant Instructor
BJJ Brown Belt
Training at Tribe BJJ since 2012. 2019 IBJJF Birmingham Open and 2020 Pan No-Gi Masters 4 Champion.