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Gracie Barra South Forsyth
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cumming, Georgia
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbsouthforsyth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (470) 326-6228
Hours
| Monday | 12 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–10:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–9:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 11 PM–12 AM |
The classes they run
“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, and the atmosphere is welcoming for all skill levels.”
“The environment here is welcoming, safe, and focused on helping everyone grow, from the kids’ program to the adult classes.”
“As a woman and a minority, it means a lot to find a space that’s truly diverse — not just in its students but also in its instructors.”
“Even if you don’t want your child to compete this is still a great opportunity for them to learn self defense.”
“Even if you don’t want your child to compete this is still a great opportunity for them to learn self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Gracie Barra South Forsyth is an amazing Jiu Jitsu/Kickboxing facility.”
“I put my son in to the jit jitsu program at 5, and he started the boxing program as well when he turned 6.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to train jiu-jitsu and be part of a great community!”
What members say
“GB South Forsyth has an incredible staff of Professors and Coaches. This is a great place to train from beginners all the way up to Worlds competitions.”
“The environment here is welcoming, safe, and focused on helping everyone grow, from the kids’ program to the adult classes.”
“Coach Maria and Coach Audrey were supportive, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable while teaching useful techniques.”
“Coach Maria and Coach Audrey were supportive, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable while teaching useful techniques.”
“Even if you don’t want your child to compete this is still a great opportunity for them to learn self defense.”
“As a woman and a minority, it means a lot to find a space that’s truly diverse — not just in its students but also in its instructors.”
From the reviews
This gym has great coaches who push you to better yourself. They never give up on you and do their best to make you feel welcome/comfortable. I have always enjoyed my time at Gracie Barra South Forsyth. I would recommend checking it out! I really like that there is a diverse mixture of people to meet and practice with.
I can’t say enough amazing things about this place! I’ve trained prior in the past when I was younger and the gym Ivan and Amit has built is amazing! All the coaches truly care about you getting better and understanding the techniques! I’ve been training since this past February and it’s truly addictive!!
When your daughter refers to Gracie Barra as her “second home” you know you’ve found an amazing place! The instructors are incredible! They teach to the group and the individual at the same time. I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to watch her classes. They’ve welcomed me into the fold as well.
I have two daughters and signed them up for the class because I wanted them to be able to protect themselves. I had no idea how much they would love Jujitsu but now they love it so much! Every time on the way back home, they are so excited and proud of themselves.
New to muay thai? Start at Gracie Barra South Forsyth
Gracie Barra South Forsyth comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Gracie Barra South Forsyth
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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