Nucleus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3030 Business Park Drive unit G, Norcross, GA 30071, USA
3030 Business Park Drive unit G, Norcross, GA 30071, USA
Nucleus and instructor Chris Jones came highly recommended from a close friend. Started back in March with my kids and I wish I had done it sooner. Nucleus has great instructors and a very encouraging, supportive environment. Everyone helps everyone in class. Highly recommend
Posted 1 year agoWent for my first class and got a lot of fun. Definitely will sign up for it
We have gone to only 4 sessions so far but I am VERY IMPRESSED with them. All of the coach professors are patient and kind. They take the time to make sure each child fully understands what they are doing. They are encouraging and they make sure to tell each student "good job" when they are doing it right. My daughter has had zero experience previously but the coach professors jump right in and show her. They take their time and encourage her to keep trying. I was afraid on the first day with her being the "new kid" but all the kids and the coach professors treated her like she had been there for years. I definitely recommend this location. The people there are amazing and so welcoming. Can't wait to see where this takes my daughter.
Great gym all around and good people. High degree of skill & technique for all belt levels. Highly recommend.
Nucleas is an amazing place to train and learn whether you’re new to Jiu Jitsu or have years of experience. I have been training here for a little over a year and everyone is so friendly and ready to help each other. The environment is fun and welcoming yet still healthily competitive. The owner is fantastic and every instructor is there to help you learn and be better. Overall a fantastic place to train and I enjoyed every minute there.
I was visiting the area from Chicago and contacted Chris, the owner, a few days prior to my arrival through the website. He responded quickly with the class schedule and said I could drop in to train for a class. I opted for the 6:30am no gi class and was not disappointed! Early in the morning I pulled up to a nice, clean gym, and everyone there made me feel very welcome. Chris taught the class and is a great teacher. His explanations were clear and he went through the group during drilling to make sure everyone understood. Rolling at the end of class was also a good workout and great fun. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to check out the evening gi class, but I will be sure to make a return visit the next time I'm in the area!
My kid loves his training sessions and we have seen a huge progress is his skills. I’ve met a number of incredible people there too. Good club, all clean and nice.
Great teacher, great community, and great facility! I was able to join for one NoGi class while I was in town visiting my family and if I lived in this area, I would certainly love to sign up here. For the class I joined, we practiced light rolls into learning new techniques, practicing with our partner, and then rolling with different partners at 6 minute intervals. Really fun class and positive experience. Highly recommended for all people in this general Atlanta area to come out and join Nucleus BJJ. Special thanks to Chris and Scott, great place with kind and humble coaches. OSS! 🤙
I'm visiting the area for work and have had the pleasure of training at Nuculeas. What sets this academy apart from the many BJJ academies in Atlanta is the gym culture. Chris the owner is a super friendly and welcoming as well as a very technical instructor. You can tell he's deeply committed to his students development. The students are all very friendly. There are plenty of tough training partners for more experienced BJJers and plenty of structure and guidance for beginners. The academy also has a AWESOME strength training gym available to students under the same roof. Definitely give this place a shot.
Nucleus is a great gym. Tons of expertise and an amazing culture. Whether you are new to the sport or wanting to be competitive this gym is a great place to be!
Nucleus is an excellent jiu jitsu gym and Chris is a welcoming and knowledgeable instructor. Highly recommend training here if you’re in the area!
wonderful place to train! everyone’s been amazing to work with.
Nucleus is an outstanding gym! The instructors are top-notch, and the gym culture is inclusive and welcoming. The instruction is well-rounded and designed to serve practitioners at all levels. If you are looking for an awesome environment to train in, look no further.
My Wife rolls and takes classes here it is a great safe place for Everyone. Everyone at this gym has Respect for Everyone No Exceptions. This place is amazing and makes Everyone feel like Family. Nothing but Respect For Everyone Involved in this Gym. It is truely an amazing safe place for Everyone.
Nucleus BJJ provides a gym with a great culture to train jiu jitsu safely, with great technical expertise. Instructors and peers are friendly and supportive of you no matter your: sex, age, belt rank, or experience level, no aggressive behaviors tolerated and egos are checked at the door. The mats, gym, and bathrooms are also clean and tidy. 😁
Amazing gym, awesome professors, and always a great experience!
Great facility and coaches! I thoroughly enjoy training here, everyone has been super welcoming and friendly. Definitely check them out if you are in the Peachtree Corners area
Was able to take the free class. Top tier for BJJ smaller gym. Teacher isnt just milling students around he and the students stopped and taught
I recently had the opportunity to drop in for a class while traveling, and the experience was outstanding. Chris, the owner, was exceptionally responsive over email, thoroughly answering all my questions and ensuring I had all the information needed for my visit. The instruction was top-notch, and the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming and friendly. I wholeheartedly recommend this gym to anyone interested in BJJ, whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner. It's a great place with a supportive community vibe!
Chris Jones and and Anthony are very knowledgeable about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Seriously, whether you wanna learn self defense or become a world champion, this place has your back. I’m grateful for how accommodating this place is! Will definitely be back :)
Nucleus is simply outstanding! The instructors are skilled, the facility is top-notch, and the sense of community among students is fantastic. Highly recommended for anyone looking to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
Our family has had a wonderful experience here! Our 11 year old has played baseball, flag football, basketball, etc. but none of the traditional team sports were anything he’d get excited about. Fortunately we heard great things about this place, and it’s been really awesome! It builds confidence while they are having fun, and there is a wide range of ages/sizes of kids, and there are girls and boys. The Coaches are excellent. Our family could not recommend this place any more-it’s a lot of fun, it’s active, and they form friendships easily in this environment. Highly recommend-you can try out a free class at first, and that’s what we did. Definitely check out the free class, and I bet your kid will be hooked. They have 3 classes per week, and you can attend as many of those as you are able. We try to come all 3, but it’s nice to have that flexibility when things get hectic or someone gets a cold. They have adult classes that I hear great things about as well. Definitely recommend-this is a place of excellence without being intimidating for beginners.
This place has been home to my since July 2020 and has been great both physically, technically and teaching great manners and respect to one another. A+++++
Very friendly environment, coaches are very professional
Incredible group of people. The attention to detail during the instruction is excellent and the attitude is really good around everyone. No meat heads. Two thumbs up!
Really fun, everyone is super friendly and willing to help
Rolling with Chris and his students was fun last night. It was my first time there. Everyone was welcoming and very friendly. A great place to train! Chris is professional and very nice. The facility is top notch and clean. I would definitely go back to train there.
Chris is a great instructor! He has an awesome group of guys and takes pride in his establishment. Thanks so much!
My 6 year old has been going here for about 9 months and is loving it. Between the excellent instructors and fellow students that my child has fun each class, but also is challenged physically and mentally. My sons confidence has skyrocketed since we started here. Once my youngest child is old enough to start; he will also be enrolled here.
Great place to train. Stopped by and everyone was very warm and welcoming. No one trying to tear my head off. The facilities and pricing are insanely good. Would recommend if you’re looking to train.
Chris Jones is an amazing jiujitsu competitor, student and instructor. 5 stars for sure! If your looking for top notch jiu-jitsu, a beautiful facility and an academy with a great atmosphere then your search is over!!
I was visiting from North Carolina and I have to say this place was great ! instructors are very knowledgeable and everyone here was so nice and welcoming. The facility is state of the art And very clean and nice looking. 10/10 place for hospitality, knowledge and competitiveness !
This is a great gym for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Chris is a highly experienced and knowledgeable professor with excellent teaching skills. The other students in the adult classes are all very fun. This is also a great gym for kids to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as they provide high-level hands on instruction to give kids the tools they need to learn defend themselves, develop confidence, and practice discipline. Come give it a try, you won’t regret it!
Chris Jones and his crew were very welcoming on his Friday class. Met some great people and got some good material and great rolls. I was just visiting, but would love training here if I lived in the area. Will return when I come back to Atlanta some day.
I travel for work a lot and have to try and get my rolls in when im out of town. I reached out to Professor Chris and he provided me the schedule and told me to drop in. Once i got there i met Joe who was teaching nogi. The facility was great and the students were real cool and i was able to get some good rolls and de-stress after a LONG day of sitting and listening to presentations. I highly recommend Nucleus BJJ to locals as well as anyone like me that need to get good training while in town for work . TL;DR — Go to Nucleus BJJ now! You won’t regret it!
Great Professor, team members and atmosphere!
Chris Jones is an amazing BJJ instructor. He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Chris, I am coming back to train BJJ soon. Congrats on your black belt!
Great school, very professional, everyone is very friendly, and their instructors are top notch! Whether you are brand new or have been training and competing for years this is definitely a place you want to go to and learn some amazing techniques!
I rarely leave reviews but was reflecting on my visit to Nucleus BJJ earlier this year and felt compelled to leave one. I'm not from the area but was in town for a couple of months. After trying a few schools in the area I reached out to Chris and he promptly returned my call and invited me to come train. Chris is a very welcoming, skilled, professional, and experienced BJJ practitioner and coach. His students reflected all of those qualities as well. I only attended one class and an open mat, but that was enough to know that if I lived local I would definitely train at Nucleus BJJ. Do yourself a favor and go train here.
I like many started Jiu Jitsu on a whim, listening to Joe Rogan talk about how life changing it can be I decided to give it a try, a year later I still have the pleasure of calling Nucleus my home gym. Chris is a great instructor who is extremely well known in Atlanta BJJ community. Nucleus at the current moment is a small school, so there is never a shortage of opportunities to ask questions or get extra coaching after rolling. The atmosphere is amazing and everyone is extremely welcoming! The gym space is shared with a personal trainer is also always open to answering and health or dietary questions as well. This place is my home and I look forward to many more years!
Been training here for three weeks now and it's been great. Everyone is open and willing to help me as a new white belt with no martial arts background whatsoever. Chris Jones is a powerhouse and master teacher.
Awesome experience thus far. Chris and his team are very good instructors and if you’re ever skeptical about starting Jui Jitzu, Chris offers a safe and welcoming environment. I highly recommend to anyone considering learning Jui Jitzu to give this a place a shot, you won’t be sorry you did!
Had the good fortune to visit this gym while traveling. Great people, training, and atmosphere. Very welcoming and friendly. Five stars.
Dropped in for a class at Nucleus and had a great experience. It's great that we have a top-notch BJJ gym in the Norcross/Peachtree Corners area now. Chris and everyone at Nucleus were very welcoming. Instruction was on point - it's clear Chris is a strong instructor, knows his jiu jitsu and cares about his students. Overall great vibe and experience.
Nice facility with great training and a world class black belt for a coach. I went to an open mat that coach Chris hosted. He made sure to roll with everyone who attended and shared tons of his knowledge.
Five classes with Nucleus were my first exposure to jiu jitsu. The classes began with group stretching / warmup. Chris would then demonstrate a position or movement with one of the higher ranked attendees. After being assigned a rolling partner we would break to practice the movement. This may repeat a few times. Chris and other upper belts usually observe, making suggestions. After this we would roll for the rest of the class, periodically being assigned new partners. At the end of class some of the attendees tended to stick around to roll more or listen to Chris for further miscellaneous instruction. I felt that Chris had cultivated an unusually positive culture. Everyone is focused on improvement, and often on helping others improve. The atmosphere is friendly. I definitely couldn’t “beat” anybody there, but I was never made to feel ashamed by it. Every roll was a learning opportunity. I recommend Nucleus to everyone. Thanks Chris!
Highly recommend stopping by to train at Nucleus BJJ if in the area. Great atmosphere, clean and very welcoming. Chris is a world class competitor with coaching skills and patience to match!
Chris is an outstanding instructor! His patience and humility turn Nucleus into a perfect environment for those who want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
Great GYM with great people! Thank you Chris.
Great bjj school! I had been searching for something not too farm from home for a while. Their 6:30 am classes are a great way for some one who works nights, like me, to get at least 2 classes in a week. The people there are awesome and are willing to help you better yourself. Chris is great instructor who makes sure you have your technique down correctly! Come try a class!
Awesome experience for training! Came here ok business trip and did a drop in. Everyone was super friendly and inviting. Chris is an awesome instructor!! Highly recommended!
When choosing a new BJJ club there are many factors to consider. Are the mats clean? Does the instructor know what he is talking about? Are your fellow students decent folk? I can say with certainty that Nucleus jiujitsu fits perfectly for the vast majority of those who want to train. There's not really much more to be said about Chris Jones than has already been said repeatedly on the internet, he's an excellent competitor and instructor with credentials and victories to prove it, but what can be said is he's a laid back guy who takes a genuine interest in his students regardless of their athletic ability, skill level, physical fitness, availability, or competition aspirations. Nucleus itself is a smaller facility, but its well laid out to maximize the space available and is well maintained and cleaned regularly. I highly recommend starting or continuing your training in BJJ and getting in on the ground floor of what will be an excellent training team.
Nucleus has jiu jitsu for all ages taught by a multiple time world champion, veteran Marine, and top notch human being. Chris Jones brings out the best in you because he wants you to achieve your goals even when you may think they're unreachable. I highly recommend training at Nucleus.
Chris is a phenomenal instructor! Incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to his students. He's created an amazing atmosphere, with great people and great training. Get in here!
Chris is an amazing teacher with a wealth of knowledge in grappling. If you want to learn good, solid technical jiu-jitsu, this is the place to train. I have trained many places and this is easily one of the best.
I look forward to classes every week at Nucleus BJJ. Chris is clearly respected in the BJJ comminity, and even introduced me (a new white-belt) to some of his closest friends at a tournament. Then, he proceeded to take gold in his weight class in several divisions. Pacing during class is excellent and without judgement. The atmosphere is always supportive, but with healthy and fun competition from others. Nucleus is a fantastic club in the area.
ve known Chris Jones now going on three years now. As a now Blue belt I remember the first time I meet him. White belt standing there, with no real clue of Jiu Jitsu, talking to an ex military brown belt is very intimidating but he made it easy. He has great patience and a very easy, humble, way about himself that makes learning Jiu JItsu fun. He has an odd sense of humor probably honed over the years of training at Creighton MMA where practical jokes are an everyday occurrence. His new place Nucleus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is him branching out on his own and I know he will do great. If your looking for a great place to train from a down to earth great guy check out Nucleus. You will not be disappointed. Lastly, as a 53 year old guy who is in pretty good shape I can safely tell you that Jiu jitsu and MMA at Creighton MMA and Nucleus has been by far the best thing I have done for myself ever. TR Adams
Chris Jones is not only a World Champion but an outstanding instructor. Anytime I can, I like to drop by so Chris can help me sharpen my skills. Do yourself a favor and stop by if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!
Not enough good things can be said about Chris Jones. He's #1 master 2 brown belt in IBJJF. He's a big guy that knows how to train with smaller people. He's very knowledgable and respectful. One of my favorite training partners. Sad I can't train with him more.
Nucleus BJJ is owned and operated by one the best Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the world; much less the Atlanta area. Chris Jones is an outstanding instructor who also happens to be one of the most decorated competitors around. His dearth of knowledge allows him to pass on a tremendous amount of technique. Located alongside EPTS, Nucleus BJJ is the perfect environment for everyone looking to either learn, or improve their Jiu Jitsu. I cannot recommend Nucleus, and Chris himself, strongly enough.
Chris is an excellent BJJ coach and training partner. He is patient and teaches techniques at all levels. White belts advance quickly and upper belts (purple+) will feel challenged by the training partners here. The atmosphere provides both fun and hard training. It is difficult to find both in one place.
I have known Chris for a few years. We have trained together many times and he always has been helpful giving me tips. He also helps coach me when our teams travel together to compete. He is a talented practitioner that has proved himself on the competition mat as a two-time Masters Worlds champion at brown belt. I have also gotten a chance to train at Nucleus during an open mat. The guys there train hard. As a woman i have never felt in danger but the guys there are still rolling hard enough so it is challenging. Definitely check this place out!
Chris Jones exemplifies the effectiveness and benefits of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for both self-defense and competition. He has won numerous championship titles against some of the most elite Jiu-Jitsu competitors nationwide, and his versatility as a grappler is exceeded only by his passion and talent for teaching. Chris’s grappling style thoroughly integrates techniques learned in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and wrestling, making him one of the most complete grapplers I’ve ever had the good fortune of training with. Whether you're brand new to Jiu-Jitsu or experienced in the art, I highly recommend learning from Chris at Nucleus BJJ. Trust me, you’ll go far!
Nucleus Bjj is a great academy for the kind of individualized and highly technical instruction that you can expect from a highly decorated competitor. It is also the kind of academy where the instructor cares just as much for your jiu-jitsu journey as you do. Chris Jones has a nack for finding out the best ways to improve your technique and performance on the mat. Great facility and great atmosphere.
I've trained and competed in several sports including wrestling and Jiu Jitsu for over 50 years. I've never used the word phenom to describe an athlete, but if I do, I'd use it to describe Coach Chris Jones. He's a great Coach and teammate. Check out Coach Chris at Nucleus BJJ. Tim Kennedy phe·nom - a person who is outstandingly talented or admired, especially an up-and-comer.
If you’re looking to train with a high level coach this is your place. Chris is very detail oriented, high class competitor and overall great coach. Mats are super nice too. OSS
Very fortunate to have such a world class instructor. As of this review Chris is ranked #1 in the world for two separate divisions in the IBJJF. On top of that a kind, and patient instructor.
Chris Jones is one of the most technical Jiu-Jitsu practitioners I've come across. His attention to detail and patience explaining techniques to both beginners and advanced practitioners makes him a very efficient instructor. He is also a highly accomplished and respected competitor, ranked #1 in the world in his category and holding multiple world championship titles. Whether you're looking to learn self defense, become a competitive Jiu-Jitsu athlete or just get in shape, ANY student at Nucleus Jiu-Jitsu is in great hands!
Chris is an excellent instructor. I've been training with him for 3 years and he has helped me improve my game immensely. If you are at all inclined to start a martial art, you can't go wrong with Chris. Do yourself a favor and train with one of the best grapplers on the east coast.
This is a great place to train Jiu Jitsu. Chris broke down the techniques, and ensured everyone in the class got personal attention to ensure they executed the techniques correctly while drilling. He even let me pick his brain on takedowns after class. Great Jiu Jitsu instruction from a great American! (and current ranked #1 in the world in Gi and No-Gi Brown Belt at his age/weight division!)
I have been learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Nucleus BJJ owner Chris Jones for a little over a year now, and not only is he an accomplished jiu jitsu practitioner and a world champion level competitor, but he is a deeply knowledgable instructor who is very adept at conveying both basic and advanced concept to his students, as well as providing the critical feedback to each student to help them master these techniques and ideas. If you are seeking the best BJJ instruction, look no further than Nucleus!
Not often you have the opportunity to learn from and train with a multiple time world champion that is also dedicated to being an instructor. Chris runs an incredible program.
Chris is one of the most technical instructors I have learned from, and he has done an excellent job of mixing high class instruction with a very open welcoming environment.
If you want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a great environment with an awesome teacher, Chris at Nucleus is it! Chris has a huge passion for BJJ and teaching, he is able to break down moves so you not only learn, but remember when rolling as well. Nucleus is a friendly, family oriented environment where you're learning from one of the best and one of our very own veterans.
Chris is a great instructor, fun to roll with, and is always ready to answer questions and help with technique. 10/10 would recommend.
I've taken up the opportunity to train with Chris Jones in conjunction with my training under Diego Saraiva. The instruction Chris offers is very detailed and highly technical. I've been training now for 7 years and find myself learning previously unnoticed details from his instruction over the past few months and a whole new level of the game with leglocks. Main point here is that the instruction offered by Chris is great, especially so for those just starting out, and even for those who have been training for years. It is worth anyone's while to start your BJJ journey here or drop in for a visit.
Chris Jones has a tremendous BJJ resume and is a fantastic instructor. Chris is very knowledgeable in jiu-jitsu and wrestling, and provides a solid Jiu-Jitsu curriculum in a safe, fun atmosphere. I've been training for a little over two years and we both laughed while he absolutely dismantled me. Had a blast, looking forward to training there again. If you're in the area and are looking to join a school, you will find no better instructor or gym!
If you are looking for a Jiu Jitsu academy in your area, look no further. Nucleus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is run by world champion Chris Jones. Chris has cultivated a positive training environment centered around competition, self-defense, self-improvement, and fitness. If you are thinking about trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, do yourself a favor and stop here first and talk to Chris.
This is my second review of Nucleus BJJ. I have been training here since the doors opened in March 2018 and feel blessed to be a part of this incredible academy. In the past year and four months my jiu jitsu has improved tremendously not only due to the detailed instruction I get from the owner and instructor Chris Jones but also from the generosity of the upper belts who have patiently worked with me to help me get better. This really is a great environment for learning jiu jitsu at whatever pace or level you are comfortable with. If you have never grappled but might be interested in jiu jitsu, I encourage you to call Chris and start exploring the art. Whether you are great athlete or not, you have nothing to fear and will definitely be happy here. I have seen Chris take people with absolutely no experience whatsoever in grappling and in the space of a year turn them into competent jiu jitsu players who are on their way to excellence in the sport. On a personal note, I have lost almost 50 lbs and frankly am a much happier person since I started training jiu jitsu (also don't restrict yourself because you might think you are too old - I am in my late 50s :) ). On the other hand, if you aspire to be a world champion, you will find people here who can push you as hard as you want and will help you go as far as you can go. Chris himself is a multiple time world champion who knows what it takes to reach that pinnacle. Either way, do yourself a favor and come train with us.
Chris is a very competitive and knowledgeable Jiu Jitsu practitioner under Professor Paul Creighton. He’s been grappling for years and has an excellent demeanor for teaching and applying Jiu Jitsu techniques. I very much enjoy our rolls and learn from each and every one of them. I highly recommend you check him out if your in the area and/or looking for a great place to start training.
I agree with the other reviews. You cannot go wrong training under Chris. This is a great opportunity to have detailed personal instruction from one of the best.
I've known and trained with the owner of Nucleus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Chris Jones, for several years. His practical application of Jiu Jitsu techniques in real scenarios is second to none. He has a proven track record of gold medals at the highest levels & most prestigious competitions in the BJJ community. If you want to learn real world ground fighting you need to come here and train.
Chris Jones is a top notch BJJ teacher and competitor. His ability to explain, demonstrate, and refine techniques he is teaching makes learning easy and effective under his tutelage. Chris is dedicated to helping everyone improve at their place and level. He is truly a teacher that meets students where they're at in their training and brings them through to improvement. I highly recommend training with Chris at Nucleus. You will not regret it.
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