Team Kalista Martial Arts

838 Elma G Miles Pkwy, Hinesville, GA 31313, USA

4.9 (41 reviews)

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Join Team Kalista Martial Arts in Hinesville, GA, for expert Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, MMA classes, kids' martial arts, and self-defense instruction.

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Baleria Amador

We had an excellent experience with Team Kalista! From the moment we arrived, the coaches were incredibly welcoming, patient, and attentive— not just to us as parents, but especially to our kids. They clearly know how to create a friendly, safe environment that puts children at ease, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Posted 1 year ago
Dr. Jody Pittman

Joining Kalista’s BJJ was one of the best decisions I’ve made! Kaleum is not only an incredibly skilled black belt, but also an exceptional teacher. Vance and Adam, both exceptionally skilled coaches, break down complex techniques in a way that’s easy to grasp, whether you're a total beginner or more advanced. Do not allow FEAR to prevent you from achieving your goals. Come to a class, meet a great group of people, and begin your journey!
Posted 1 year ago
David

Team Kalista’s BJJ has been a game changer and a life saver for me and my profession. My job is very physical and it requires me to be very confrontational. 99% of the time I am forced to put hands on people who often times don’t want to be placed in handcuffs. If you haven’t guessed it by now, I’m a police officer with the Hinesville Police Department, and more specifically a Star Corporal of the detectives division and team member of the Liberty County Swat Team. Team Kalista has given me a confidence beyond understanding. Professor Kalista took me under his wing and even taught me alternative ways to apprehend resistant suspects utilizing reasonable methods. Not only have his techniques prevented could be injuries to myself but also control techniques that are safer for the subjects as well. Professor Kalista makes training enjoyable and practical. Professor Kalista has an amazing group of loyal students. Vance Kalista, Daniel Rojas, and many others from the gym have also supplemented Professor Kalista’s teachings and refined my hands on capabilities. The team supports the youth and adults alike. It’s just a great training atmosphere when everyone accepts new comers from every background and embraces each other before and after class. This gym is the gem 💎 of Hinesville. Team Kalista has my six on and off the mats, and I am proud to be associated with Team Kalista. 5 ⭐️s plus many more if I could, 10/10 recommended.
Posted 1 year ago
Stephanie Anderson

Professor Kalista and Coach Vance are the definition of tough love. All three of my kiddos have trained at their gym and the discipline and love they received is priceless. The entire BJJ family at Team Kalista are welcoming and push each other to be the best version of themselves. I am grateful for Professor Kalista and what he has created in our small town. It is a place where I can rest assured my kiddos have strong and positive role models, who genuinely care about their well being and success, not only in BJJ, but in life.
Posted 1 year ago
Ashley Pena

My son has been going here for a while and absolutely loves it and I can actually tell the difference in his skills as he progresses. His coach is very patient and dedicated with all of the kids and takes his time ensuring each kid has mastered the new skill before moving on. I specifically like that they hold lots of no gi classes as well for real world application. Highly Recommend!

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Posted 1 year ago
christina herrera

My son has autism and often is hesitant to try new things. But, kalista martial arts has changed that for him. He's learning so many skills in the short time he has been practicing here, he gets so excited to learn new skills and to go to practice. He's come so far out of his shell. He loves his Coach, Coach Lance who is phenomenal and patient with the kids. This is a great establishment to get your kids in. The gym is spacious and they offer so many times for kids practice. Highly recommend.

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Posted 1 year ago
HAntonio Soriano

Solid place. You will not be playing games in this Dojo. Strongly recommended.

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Posted 2 years ago
Kimberly Ford

Can’t recommend this place enough! My son started in April and has already grown so much! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. You won’t be disappointed joining this gym.

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Posted 2 years ago
Mike Ladouceur

What a fantastic gym. I came to Hinesville for a week and this academy took me in as one of their own. Top class proper JiuJitsu training, good rolls and a family mentality. I was lucky to find this place. -purple belt under Lúcio Rodrigues

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Posted 2 years ago
American- Cody

Amazing Professor and team. Helped mold me into what I am today. Best place in the SE Georgia area. OSS

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Posted 3 years ago
Walter Vasquez

If you find yourself in Hinesville don’t miss out on this hidden gem!! When you look at the quality of training, no need to look further. I want to give a review from two perspectives, one as a parent who has his kids attend this amazing academy and as fellow jiujitsu athlete. Parents, if you’re looking for the right sport to get your kids involved, you can’t go wrong with Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ). The biggest problem that kids face today are different types of bullying. This sport will provide your kids the physical and mental aspect to defend themselves if the case ever arises. I had my kids going to pooler BJJ and realize that there was no growth in my kids BJJ skills. They were rarely tested and never developed a competitive mindset. They left pooler BJJ a plethora of times and mentioned, “we didn’t learn anything.” When I looked at Team Kalista it took one day for my kids to realize they learned more at Team Kalista in one day than they learned in 3 months in pooler BJJ. If you’re a parent that want your kid to do a sport to keep them moving and maybe have them away from devices, this is the place! If you want your kid to do a sport and excel and compete, this is the place! The quality of the training that Team Kalista provides will benefit your child/children regardless of their goal. My children have developed their skills tenfold compared to pooler BJJ in little time. Coach Vance, Coach Nicholas, Coach Danny and Coach Adam are there to work with your child/children and give them their undivided attention to ensure your kids are doing the techniques correctly. The instructors truly have a passion and a genuine interests in getting your children better. Still looking for a BJJ gym to enroll your kids? look no further!! As for the adults, I love that Team Kalista has a tailored class for your needs. Never done BJJ and need to learn the fundamentals? They have classes for that. Have any experience and want to progress in your BJJ journey? They have classes for that too. Want to practice without your Gi? They have classes for that too. No matter the goal, no matter what you want to progress in, Team Kalista has everything to offer!! Last but not least, you will feel as if you’re family. You will experience being part of a team. The people that make Team Kalista are a group of people from all walks of life and once you’re there, you’re family. I have personally experienced Professor Kalista and other instructors patiently working from the inexperienced to the experienced of the bunches with such detail teaching. To my service members, if you find yourself being stationed in Hinesville, this is THE place to train to either start your BJJ journey or to continue it. Hope this review will give you an in depth perspective. OSS!

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Posted 3 years ago
Dannysdope

The coach is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. His son has become one of my closest friends. And we’re one savages

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Posted 3 years ago
Nick Rojas

Best gym in Georgia , good for beginners and people trynna get some competition. Come through!

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Posted 3 years ago
brayson mack

Its a great place to work out and get in shape. If your into martial arts then you'll have a ball here. Coach kalista teaches all his students how to fight like black belts so, you will enjoy training here!

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Posted 5 years ago
Keshya D

My daughter loves going to class every week. Awesome coaches and class! We love it! ☺️

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Posted 5 years ago
Jared Lemmen

Great place to have your kids learn true bjj techniques, respect and discipline. Kaelum Kalista really knows his Brazilian jitsu. Clean gym and coolest team of people.

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Posted 5 years ago
Isaiah

Awesome I recommend going to this place to learn jujitsu! GREAT TRAINING, GREAT COACH, GREAT EVERYTHING! I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS PLACE! 10/10

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Posted 5 years ago
Alecx A

Been training since Dec 2020 until Coach Kalista and have improved my mat game exponentially. Definitely worth your Bang per Buck and more! Great teammates and camaraderie. Highly recommend!!!! Come check us out!!

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Posted 5 years ago
Justus Simmons

Amazing and welcoming team! I’ve been training with Coach Kalista since February and have seen enormous improvement!

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Posted 5 years ago
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AWESOME!

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Posted 5 years ago
DC Midgorden

Man! I am so glad Professor Kaleam opened up this gym. Such a wonderful group of folks that make training a pleasure. I've not only found a place to burn calories and learn jiu jitsu, but I found a tight nit group of folks that act like family. If you're looking to get a good workout in, this is the place to come. Five nights a week! If you're looking to compete and get that gold, then this is the place to come, five nights a week! If you have no idea what you're doing in life and would like a new adventure, then this is the place to come, five nights a week!

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Posted 5 years ago
Michael Kruppenbacher

Joining this school is like joining a family. Everyone is there to help one another and Professor Kalista is an outstanding coach with a very easy to understand teaching method. You can’t ask for a better school to learn BJJ, or for better people to train with.

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Posted 5 years ago
Kody Thompson

Amazing professor. Excellent classes and overall positive environment to train at. 10/10 highly recommend to anyone in the area wanting to get started in Brazilian jiu-jitsu!

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Posted 5 years ago
Justin Maldonado

Awesome training climate and great instructors!

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Posted 6 years ago
Xaraty Niz

Great resource of knowledge in jiu-jitsu. Teach, apply, and learn.

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Posted 6 years ago
Dalton Kennedy

You could not ask for a better person to teach you then Mr Kalista he is very detailed and makes your you understand everything highly recommend

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Posted 6 years ago
Jason

Kaelum Kalista offers incredible instruction at an affordable price. He's a world class competitor and a gifted instructor. And for those who have never tried Jiu Jitsu, give this place a try, and you'll be hooked. You'll instantly feel at home and your confidence and skills will grow quickly.

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Posted 6 years ago
Philip Mancini

Great instruction, breaks down techniques to make everything clear and concise. Show up, you can't not improve under Kaelum's guidance, whether you have experience or are brand new he is very welcoming.

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Posted 6 years ago
natasha lozada

Scammed by them keep taking money 3 months after canceling. Refused to give me a copy of a "contract" I supposedly signed. After I stated I never received one.

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Posted 3 years ago