Andy Stevens

Coach Minh’s Muay Thai classes encourage an atmosphere of respect and learning together. Safety, and consideration for one’s training partner is always the top priority. I had no martial arts experience prior to beginning Muay Thai training at octopus. I’ve learned so much since starting, and am in the best shape of my life

Posted 1 year ago

Andrew Helwer

Trained here for two years as a BJJ blue belt (only left because I moved out of Atlanta). This place is wonderful! The instructors teach very effective techniques and I grew a lot during my time here. Professor Traven especially puts a huge amount of time & effort into the program and you can tell he really cares. It is a deep pool and there are a lot of high-level people training here. Classes have an expectation that you do not skip rolls during sparring, which at first I had some trepidation about, but grew to really appreciate as it pushes you to perform and see how your technique fares when you are exhausted. Also now when I drop in at other gyms the students there are amazed at my cardio! The school also has a wonderful location, right along the beltline, and I loved biking to & from class every day for warmup & cooldown. Finally, people here are very nice. It has a good gym culture. Greatly recommend!

Posted 1 year ago

Zack Kram

Dropped in for a few BJJ classes while I was in town and had a great experience. Welcoming atmosphere, nice facility, and high level instruction. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Posted 1 year ago

Luke Cunningham

Imagine a D-1 weight training facility that also has the largest, cleanest BJJ mat you’ve ever seen in your life? That’s Team Octopus Midtown. You want Muay Thai training? They’ve got a forest of heavy bags. You want to learn BJJ? They’ve got a half dozen white belts to learn with you at the same pace. You want to roll with a Kaiju-sized competition purple belt? They’ve got plenty of those too. This place rules. And they have a shower facility with towel service.

Posted 1 year ago

Mike K

Have been coming here for years. Its an excellent gym. The team here is fantastic. Their trainers are awesome - Minh is one of the top kickboxing and muay thai coaches in ATL, and Chad is one of the best crossfit coaches I've ever seen do the job. Great community vibe. Very respectful environment while also trying to be encouraging of everyone achieving their fitness goals. Some folks even bring their dogs to hang out while they work out, which is a great bonus to the energy. Update - they are amazing with dogs. Roberto, who runs the jiu jitsu program, literally pulled a dog bed out of his office for my puppy so the little guy could sleep while I worked out. Such good people at this gym.

Posted 1 year ago

Sophia Haley

Great facility and great team!! I get a killer workout here and feel like a stronger person each week

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Posted 1 year ago

John-Paul Steele

I’m brand new to martial arts and I’m really glad I started here. The staff have been super helpful and welcoming. The instructors are very encouraging and approachable. I’m always looking forward to coming here after work now and overall it’s just an awesome community of supportive people

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Posted 2 years ago

Alex

Love this gym! The Muay Thai and Kickboxing coaches are super professional and knowledgeable about MMA! Christian made it feel like home on Day 1! I highly recommend Team Octopus Fitness Midtown!

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Posted 2 years ago

Corina D

I tried the Women’s Jiu Jitsu class for the first time and not only did I learn a lot but the instructors Devin and Anna were very attentive and amazing at teaching! I will definitely be back!

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Posted 2 years ago

Anna Nam

The staff here is awesome and the classes that are offered here are great as well! Whether that be Brazilian jiu jitsu or kickboxing or whatever, they have it all here!

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Posted 2 years ago

Thomas Tran

Awesome class! Great workout! I will be back.

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Posted 2 years ago

Ashley Kim

Really fun class and friendly people, signed up for kickboxing :)

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Posted 2 years ago

Tsem Tes

Team Octopus is amazing. Both, members as well as folks that work there are really great. They have some great Cross Fit coaches, and although I never took a kickboxing or Muay Thai class it always seemed like people were getting coached up really well and learning. Ive trained jiujitsu there. As far as the jiujitsu program, you'll be hard pressed to find an academy with as much depth, the coaches do a great job of pushing people to be the best they can be. I shopped around before joining Team Octopus, and from my point of view this place is peerless. Super clean and overall great culture.

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Posted 2 years ago

Xanthe Neal

I've done all the things (CrossFit, BJJ, Kickboxing) at Team Octopus and the environment and community here are unmatched in their support of your individual fitness goals. Their coaching staff (coach Blaine and Chad) are TOUGH --- they will push you to be your best, they will call you to task when you need it, and yet encourage you when you're feeling unsure of yourself and your ability to achieve your goals. I am an older female, white belt -- and Master Traven and all his professors and coaches (especially female professors Anna & Devon) have helped me to fall in love with the journey, embrace the grind and push myself to realize what is possible and what I am actually capable of. I HIGHLY recommend this gym!

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Posted 2 years ago

Kori Vaughn

I go to Team Octopus in midtown to train with the best BJJ professors Atlanta has to offer. Training under Master Roberto Traven is truly something special

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Posted 2 years ago

Abner Roman

Amazing, amazing gym! Everyone is so knowledgeable and kind. The best team we could ask for. Professor Traven is the greatest of all time and all the professors and coaches there are wonderful! I highly recommend this gym!

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Posted 2 years ago

Luis Acero

Great mma gym with really cool people all around

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Posted 2 years ago

Ryan Seifert

I came in for some jitsu while visiting the area. Christian at the front desk was friendly and helpful. The gym has a huge mat space and the coaches and teamates were welcoming. The instruction was detailed the instructor took time to observe and correct details (Thanks An Vu). The traing was competetive while remaining safe. Overall great experience.

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Posted 2 years ago

Tomas Rodriguez

Team Octopus is one of the most legit jiu jitsu places in Atlanta. My body has completely transformed in the last 2 years of training here. Competitions won’t be intimidating with the level of training you receive here

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Posted 2 years ago

Ranee Valles

I attend the kickboxing classes the coaches are great and work with you, the classmates are supportive and everyone makes you feel welcome. Get place to work off some calories and have fun!

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Posted 2 years ago

Johnny Be Good

An awesome and competitive environment every class.

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Posted 2 years ago

Yusef Griffin

I joined this gym a little over 2 years ago for Jiu Jitsu and haven’t been disappointed. Great people with an even better program. The amount of classes and the robust schedule works well for me too. I got lucky when I found this gym!

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Posted 2 years ago

Jarrell Wallace

Definitely was an amazing experience. Everybody was super friendly and nice. The instructor was great and in depth explaining techniques. The rolls after class was dope. Highly recommend.

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Posted 2 years ago

Ian Fajl

Master Roberto Traven is called Master for a reason! Extremely professional and respectful. Came for a drop-in and was received very well!

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Posted 2 years ago

T

I visited the midtown location on a Friday afternoon and had a blast! Plenty of newer students looking for Muay Thai. I saw plenty of athletic equipment and combat training equipment. Loved that this place has a shower. The instructor and front desk specialist were all friendly and accommodating! Would def come back.

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Posted 2 years ago

Immanuel Fernando

Great gym for Jiujitsu and kickboxing. Dropped in and trained while visiting.

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Posted 2 years ago

Thais B-Allen

Great atmosphere and great coaching. The program was great and challenging for a Saturday. It was a partner WOD and people were very welcoming! Drop was easy to set up and get started !!! Would recommend

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Posted 2 years ago

Alfredo E. Lamboy Rivera

It was a great experience! All the guys were really understanding. They answered all my questions with a friendly attitude. I really want to come back.

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Posted 2 years ago

Alex Adekola

Great place to train. Super friendly staff and clean facilities with a multitude of ways to train.

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Posted 2 years ago

Jack Hu

Dropped in while on a trip - really friendly and welcoming staff. Thanks for having me

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Posted 2 years ago

Mike K

Have been coming here for years. Its an excellent gym. The team here is fantastic. Their trainers are awesome - Minh is one of the top kickboxing and muay thai coaches in ATL, and Chad is one of the best crossfit coaches I've ever seen do the job. Great community vibe. Very respectful environment while also trying to be encouraging of everyone achieving their fitness goals. Some folks even bring their dogs to hang out while they work out, which is a great bonus to the energy.

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Posted 2 years ago

Salah Al-Husseini

Best BJJ gym in Atlanta!

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Posted 2 years ago

Cean B

An incredible workout.

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Posted 2 years ago

Mustafa Dandashly

Awesome gym with a great vibe and great people

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Posted 3 years ago

Paul Caron

I join gyms because of the people who are in them. The members who are there day in and day out are some of the most pleasant and wonderful humans I've met in Atlanta. The staff at the gym are what drive the culture, and I wouldn't go anywhere else to workout. It's a great location, it's a great space, and it's a great environment. You can't go wrong.

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Posted 3 years ago

hector garcia

Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dojo in town. The sensei's and senpai's are extremely helpful to everybody, specially to white belts and beginners. If you wanna to dive in the arts of brazilian jiu jitsu, this dojo is best in town.

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Posted 3 years ago

Tyler Montague

My girlfriend and I Dropped in while in Atlanta and had a great time. The gym is extremely clean, staff is friendly and they were very welcoming! Highly recommend this CrossFit gym as a permanent place or if you’re just passing through.

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Posted 3 years ago

A Roman

I’m very fortunate to have the opportunity to train under Professor Roberto Traven. He is a legend in his own discipline and is a shining example on what any Jiujitsu practitioner can hope to become. He is a master strategist and artist when it comes to teaching Brazilian Jiujitsu. Under his guidance I have only seen improvement and progression in my understanding of what brazilian Jiujitsu is. Apart from his high level Jiujitsu understanding, he has a huge heart. He’s made me and my family feel right at home given that we all train Jiujitsu. I recommend to anyone and everyone of all ages to try.

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Posted 3 years ago

Eileen Heintz

Trained BJJ here while visiting Atlanta. The instructor was great! He explained the moves piece by piece and paid close attention to the people in class to make sure the move was understood by each. I learned so much and would love to visit again some time.

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Posted 3 years ago

Willy Mekeel

Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!

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Posted 3 years ago

Michael Hintz

This place is awesome! Very welcoming to my group only in town for the weekend. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

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Posted 3 years ago

Ethan

Came down from Minnesota for a tournament and they were very hospitable and let us try a class which was masterfully taught by An. Thanks guys!

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Posted 3 years ago

diana jimenez

Team octopus es un excelente gym y el profesor de jiu jitsu es uno de los mejores en el mundo.

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Posted 3 years ago

Nicholas Shaw

Friendly staff, knowledgeable BJJ and CrossFit instructors, and friendly members. Highly recommend

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Posted 3 years ago

austin wheeler

The customer service is amazing and the coaches are great!

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Posted 3 years ago

Souni Felipa

This was love at first site. If you are looking for a gym to learn MMA skills and get in great shape look no further than here

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Posted 3 years ago

Bria Kinter

Been coming here for years, still my favorite kickboxing classes. Balanced focus on technique, strengthening & cardio. Love when the teachers put mitts on and let you practice one on one a bit.

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Posted 3 years ago

Austin Cordova

I travel for work and try to stop in here every chance I can. Roberto is a world class technician and the people working here are awesome to roll with. Love coming to this gym

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Posted 3 years ago

Jamel George

The gym was awesome. Awesome techniques and awesome rolls. The gym has great professors and will teach a lot. Will go again one day.

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Posted 3 years ago

Sayvon Jarrett

Just recently started going here and it has been a fantastic experience! The customer service is great and the people are very friendly. I have only taken Gi BJJ classes here so far, but Professor Traven was really kind and knew how to run a tight ship. Would 10/10 recommend.

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Posted 3 years ago

Clay Washington

My daughter is having a wonderful experience learning jiu jitsu at Team Octopus.

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Posted 3 years ago

Andrey Court

Such a great environment to get some work in. Coaches are all knowledgeable and the room always feels inviting. Would definitely recommend for anyone beginner or experienced!

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Posted 3 years ago

Robert Chung

you can be sure you will have a good experience at any of the team octopus locations.

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Posted 3 years ago

DuJuan Cole

The coaching stuff is very knowledgeable and understandable. In my time there, I've grown from new to something resembling an actual kickboxer.

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Posted 3 years ago

Tucker Rubin

Super friendly staff, coaches, and members. Great community to be involved in. Also highly recommend their beginner BJJ classes for anyone considering at any fitness level!

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Posted 3 years ago

Ninoshka Muhammad

Chad is an awesome trainer! His infectious optimism makes exercise fun. Chad works hard to tailor his training to the client’s level, assists in setting realizable goals and when met makes getting to the next level achievable."

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Posted 3 years ago

Tarike Delisser

Great gym very clean and well equipped. Coaches are very professional and helpful. They also help with individual goals, great place to pursue a fitness journey

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Posted 3 years ago

William Monico

Great programming and overall gym culture!

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Posted 3 years ago

GastonFIT

Great place! Love the facility

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Posted 3 years ago

Dalton Leightner

Instructor: Roberto Tavern - Best in ATL This gym is an awesome atmosphere for all levels. Ethan at the front desk is the man. Highly recommended.

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Posted 3 years ago

Feeqmatic Signifire

Really enjoying the gym

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Posted 3 years ago

David Jackson

Friendly staff, helpful instructors. Very beginner friendly, patient, and understanding.

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Posted 3 years ago

Gaurav U

Love Team Octopus!! 24yo male here - I mostly do crossfit and Blaine and Chadd are amazing instructors. I've been an athlete all my life and this feels up there with college club sports/personal training. MMA and kickboxing are also awesome, and all the coaches are enthusiastic and super well trained. Definitely not a cheap gym but one that is worth it if you are really trying to get to the next level as an athlete and go often.

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Posted 4 years ago

Noah Egan

Been at 3 BJJ gyms total and this one is by far the best, instructors are great

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Posted 4 years ago

Stephen Johnson

Amazing BJJ program that I've been going to for years with absolutely zero issues. It's a very friendly environment for beginners, but you can also get a great high-level competitive environment if that's how you like to train. I often have to take long periods of time off of training for work, and the management team is always very accommodating about freezing my account and payment until I can make it back.

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Posted 4 years ago

Empress Elite Limousine

I visited several other places before making the decision to join Team Octopus, they are AMAZING -- Let me start with Blaine in Cross-Fit, he is extremely knowledgeable, SUPER professional, he pushes you to your limits with care. Anyone with different skill levels will feel comfortable to join a class because he focus on each individual. The gym is extremely clean, their staff is always so personable, the members are super awesome too... The vibe of this place is great, I highly recommend it!!

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Posted 4 years ago

Pardis Ansari

Highly recommend - started kickboxing again after 5 years and the instructors have been wonderful and patient. Very reasonable membership plans and definitely work a try!

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Posted 4 years ago

Brian Wilson

Awesome facility with amazing coaches.

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Posted 4 years ago

emilia linares

Great location! I love the non-judgment atmosphere, it makes you feel really comfortable. I started a month ago with kickboxing, so I know very little but coaches help me improve every day. The staff is great ! Amazing gym.

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Posted 4 years ago

Elijah Pizarro

Professor Roberto Traven is an amazing teacher & leader. Helps build strong fundamentals & all around better understanding of Jiu-Jitsu.

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Posted 4 years ago

James Cooper

Good Gym nice staff I would recommend it.

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Posted 5 years ago

Pablo “David” Sencion

Super nice gym and welcoming people! They allowed me to take a free Jui Jitsu and Kick Boxing class. I enjoyed both the classes very much and will decide if I'm signing up after checking out a couple other gyms. If I lived closer, I probably wouldn't even check another gym out to be honest. It was clean, bright, and has a great set up. You should definitely sign up for the free class and go check it out for yourself!

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Posted 5 years ago

Teneka Clark

The moment I signed up for my free kickboxing class the communication was on point. The text messages kept me motivated to show up. When I did show up I was equally impressed with the staff, Ali and Madison. They were very friendly and informative. The kickboxing instructor was awesome and kept me wanting to do more. I recommend anyone to definitely come check out the midtown location. I look forward to more classes.

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Posted 5 years ago

L Mikki Anglade

I’ve worked out at many gyms over the years but Team Octopus is by far the best. If fitness is part of your lifestyle, you’ll find everything you need at their gyms. When I was temporary sidelined due to injury and saw a reduction in agility and muscle tone as a result, I traveled to Team Octopus (despite closer gyms) because I knew I would be able to bounce back with excellent results. One of the best instructors I’ve worked with is Coach Carlos Salazar. He’s tough, professional and extremely serious about his craft. He pushes and motivates you past your comfort zone (which is vital if you want to improve). His boxing, strength/conditioning, kickboxing & HIIT intensity classes (Midtown and Sandy Springs locations) are filled with dedicated members as a results. Carlos’ exceptional and versatile workouts have been exactly what I needed. In just a few months, my body has quickly sculpted and I’m continuously increasing in skill, strength and endurance. To keep up the momentum, I also enjoy taking Coach Kellyn Henderson’s strength & conditioning class, Coach Jose Santiago’s boxing class and Coach Coach Yusef Brewer and Dave Vitkay’s kickboxing class. All are amazing instructors at the Sandy Springs location! I’m excited about my fitness journey and encourage everyone serious about their workouts to join Team Octopus.

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Posted 6 years ago

skyler mosby

This is an amazing gym. It has a friendly and skilled staff. It has a giant mat space perfect for training. The gym was clean and had a locker room with showers.

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Posted 6 years ago

Kate Winson

Abe, the gym owner is a wonderful person that cares. I've hopped around to many other places and gyms without seeing results. This is the first place that truly PUSHED me to see results. If you work hard you will see transformations that you never knew possible. I recommend this place to anyone that is serious about improving their health in a motivating environment.

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Posted 7 years ago

sean man

I love the positive vibe all the coaches give out. I was a little worried about starting to work out since I haven’t in such a long time but all the staff made it the best experience. My favorite classes are kickboxing, strength & conditioning.

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Posted 7 years ago

Ashley Morris

Cannot give Brooke at Team Octopus's customer service a higher praise! She along with Lauren (an accountability coach at Sandy Springs) are absolutely wonderful to work with. Brooke heard my issues and fixed them right away. She was polite, and quick to resolve any issue I had. I can honestly say this is the best customer service I've ever experienced! As far as instructors go, I would absolutely say to take Desean's classes! They are tough, but he is warm and friendly. So far I've lost almost 10 lbs! Love this gym!

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Posted 7 years ago

kellon smith

I have been training with weights for 30+ years....I was searching for an experience where I can do many different disciplines and train with a staff that understands "ME". WEIGHT LOSS, MIXED MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING, NUTRITION, and work around old sport injuries while training at a very HIGH INTENSITY Level."TEAM OCTOPUS" met all my requirements. In addition OCTOPUS GYM offers a "Transformation Challenge" that is exactly what I required to get my desired results. At TEAM OCTOPUS, GENDER, RACE, WEIGHT, ETC. is not a factor.....DESIRE TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM FITNESS IS THE GOAL.

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Posted 7 years ago

Erika Holland

Joined TO for their 6 weeks challenge in September and I’m still rocking with them 4 months later! If you’re the kind of person that likes to have an activity to workout, you should definitely check out TO’s kickboxing class! More specifically, Desean’s classes! My favorite parts of his class are his creative warm ups( not just boring running and jumping around) and the partner work we do. Not the biggest fan of kickboxing, but I will take Desean’s class weekly!

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Posted 7 years ago

Ryan Weinstein

I didn't know anything about kickboxing and the staff and instructors made it easy to sign up for classes and get started right away. Highly recommend joining if you're looking for some good cardio no matter what level experience you have with mixed martial arts sports.

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Posted 7 years ago

Beamer Z

If you are in to jiu jitsu and in the Atlanta area this is the place to check out. They have an amazing and clean facility with the best instructors. I tried their kickboxing classes and they gave me a great workout. It is in the most convenient location in Midtown.

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Posted 8 years ago

Liz Z

Great gym. I loved the kickboxing classes and instructors. Very nice and clean facility. Right next to Piedmont Park in Midtown or Atlanta. I think I might try the jiu jitsu class soon.

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Posted 8 years ago

Yvonne M

Brand new gym with a huge unimpeded mat and ample parking (which is key in Midtown!). Great place for jiujitsu no matter your level. I highly recommend Professor Anna Salome's women's jiujitsu classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a lot of great ladies.

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Posted 8 years ago

Alan Goodwin

It felt great to come roll at my new home gym, Team Octopus. Everyone was humble and it was much appreciated. Thanks to Michael as well for handling my membership, and explaining everything in detail. Glad to be a part of Team Octopus!

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Posted 8 years ago

Brandon Bell

I started Jiu Jitsu in 2007 and have been with Roberto Traven ever since. I am now an affiliate owner in Spartanburg SC. In the 10 years I have known Professor Traven he has become much more than an instructor but more like family to me and is an excellent mentor. I have been through lots of rough patches in my life in the last 10 years, and Traven was always there with help and good advice whenever I needed him. The facility at Team Octopus Midtown is the best I have ever seen. Clean and new, but with lots of charm. This is truly a place you will want to hang out. I drive a 6 hour round trip any free Saturday I have to train there. If you are in or around ATL you owe it to yourself to at least visit. You will not be disappointed.

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Posted 8 years ago

Denise Houle

The new Team Roberto Traven World Headquarters is an amazing space with over 2000 square feet of mats. The energy and vibe is very welcoming here and the Jiu Jitsu is superior. I have been a student under Master Traven for 7 years and would not want to train anywhere else. (and I have trained at other gyms before). I highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to be a high level competitor, train for fun, or just be surrounded by amazing people who want you to be successful in whatever your goal may be!

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Posted 9 years ago

Brandon Opitz

I have been a proud student of Roberto Traven for over 6 years and have no plans to leave. You will not only have the opportunity to learn Jiu Jitsu from one of the best instructors in the world, but also be surrounded by teammates who genuinely care about you and your progress. Professor Traven is a true leader both on and off the mat. My life has been changed as a direct effect of this man and the team he has molded. If you have any desire to learn true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and improve you life, this is the place!

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Posted 9 years ago

Mark Steven Seagle Jr.

I’ve been training for 10+ years and I’ve never met a coach like Professor Traven. He is truly an inspiration on and off the mats. He has pushed me harder than any other coach I’ve ever had in my martial arts career. I am truly thankful to have met Professor Traven when I did, because if not, there would have a huge chance that I would not still be training and competing today. Team Roberto Traven is a team where ALL students will feel welcome and a part of the family. The day I stepped in the gym to take a class with Professor Traven, is when I KNEW that was where I wanted to be. Team Octopus Midtown is in a perfect area. The BJJ room is state of the art with a HUGE mat space. Team Octopus Midtown, as well as all of the other Team Octopus locations (Chamblee and Sandy Springs) are all very nice. I am so happy to be a part of a great team! #trt

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Posted 9 years ago

Ginger Mark

If you live in this area I highly recommend you check this world class school out! Professor Traven and his team are not just incredible at BJJ but they become your extended family! Professor Traven has been my mentor and professor since 2009! We are so blessed to have found this team and Professor Traven!

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Posted 9 years ago

Artur Ramos

I also have have know Roberto Traven for almost 20 years and I am extremely proud of having earned my black belt under him. I don't know anyone who is more dedicated to his students than Traven. He leads his students by example, being on the mat day in, day out. Traven also inspires everyone who trains with him to become a better Jiu-jitsu practitioner and a better person. However, being part of the TRT team is not for everyone. Egos are left outside the gym and you will never train as hard as in his classes. What I like the most about being part of the team, besides one of the best technical instructions in the world is the friendly and welcoming environment among the students. The results of the Atlanta Open tournament speak for itself.

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Posted 9 years ago

Julian synan

I love this New location. It's so nice and the area is tucked away in a safe location. Where residents seem to share a passion for being healthy. Master Traven has always showed me love. Even when I was a scronny teenager who just wanted to be respected and know the ways of true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His team has grown so much since then. Through many things. Nothing is great without struggles and trials. I've seen him run miles around arenas to make sure he had his students backs. From white belt to Black belt. Once , I remember him yelling at me from far across the stadium, while coaching another. We both won. Though winning is not everything, as I have found. Growth is! And when I dont win his reaction is the same " It's ok Kid, great job" followed by something constructive. I also notice, coaches under him adopt his same mentality. With the friendliest group of fighters you've ever met. When you show, you will notice extremely high level athletes humbly training in there. You may also notice your average insurance agent getting in his or her mat time. It's a great environment. OSS!

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Posted 9 years ago

Devin Topping

When I first joined Robert Traven's BJJ team, I was just looking for a great place to train. What I didn't expect, was for everyone to accept me with open arms as a valuable member of the team. Robert Traven exemplifies what an amazing coach, instructor and all around great person should be. Training at Team Octopus in midtown is EVERYTHING that you'd wish for in a BJJ class - GREAT warmup, lots of time to drill the technique and of course.. everyone's favorite part.. ROLLING! The gym is beautiful and modern with all the amenities that you'd look for in a BJJ gym. This review would not be complete without mentioning the ladies team. WOW! It's led by Robert Traven's first female black belt, Anna, who is probably one of the NICEST people I've ever met before in my life! The ladies team is by FAR one of the best group of ladies I've ever met. They all compete and train HARD while still all looking out for one another to help each other grow, on and off the mats. If you're interested in training I highly suggest that you come check out a class! The students, owners, employees and especially Professor Traven, will ALL welcome you with open arms and make you feel like part of the team almost instantly! #trt

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Posted 9 years ago

Eli Brackett

I was happy with the service while I was there. We had a bit of a financial mix-up but Team Octopus did resolve the issue which we appreciate. If you are looking for a gym that offers more than most then stop by and try them out.

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Posted 7 years ago

Yingying Cai

Signed up for the fitnesses challenge and drove all the way through traffic to the studio only to find out that I am not qualified but the only option to participate is to sign up for a membership with an activation fee of $150...feeling like a waste of time. I would recommend the business to reveal the details of what the conditions for the challenge are prior to rolling our to potential customers. I’m already with Atlanta Kick, and was told I will only have to pay 20 dollars more per month to switch... and why would I do that? I just dont see the value in it, and feeling being pushed to make a decision.. I tried one class here before, that was good. So to be fair, I will give three stars for my previous class. The way the business runs just really throw me off...

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Posted 7 years ago

Nadeem Khattak

An is the man, an excellent coach and leader. Tom (front desk guy) has repeatedly failed to answer emails and has lied to me on multiple occasions. Including lying about responding to emails when I call him. Poor communication, Poor customer service and poor professionalism on his part. Travens cool.

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Posted 2 years ago

Rhonda Kaleta

I've been trying to cancel my membership for months. I haven't been since March due to the pandemic and sent a cancellation request in August. I explained hardship for the reason for my cancellation, but they still continued to harass me for the final 60 day payouts almost daily. Now that I've completed my 60 days past cancellation, they are still charging my card. It's becoming really tiresome and they obviously don't have a good communication system when changes to billing occur. Please beware if you decide to join.

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Posted 5 years ago

Allison Guzman

I came here in September/October for the transformation challenge that they’ve been blasting on Facebook. The coach/membership person wasn’t dependable, forgot who I was multiple times, and basically pressured me into signing up with them which isn’t free btw. I either had the option of buying a contracted membership (that included the challenge) or put down $500 and get it back if I lost the weight/BFP. Meal plans weren’t customized, no accountability coach existed, and overall management/organization was poor. I decided to write this review now because someone from their team recently reached out to me about starting the challenge. Do they not keep track of clients/members? I was a little offended honestly. I thought about giving it another try but I really do not want to invest another penny of my hard-earned money into this place. I’m only giving two stars for James (membership) and Sean (instructor). The only two level-headed personable people in the joint. Other instructors didn’t know how to train. There was no variety of classes and no extra amenities either which is silly for the price they’re charging. Anyway just sharing my personal experience.

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Posted 7 years ago

Chelsea

I gave two stars because they use “bait and switch” marketing. I took a class and went to the gym because they aggressively promote a 6 week “absolutely free” (their words) but it’s not at all. The manager gave me two options: Pay $499 and if you lose 25 pounds or 6% body fat you get a refund or you can purchase the gym membership and get the program which includes unlimited classes, meal plan, and accountability coach. He convinced me to stay after meeting to take the kickboxing class and it was a good workout and only 5 of us there. If it wasn’t for that I would give the gym 1 star. I just don’t trust businesses that mislead customers. I wasted my time that day.

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Posted 7 years ago

Self Actualizer

Only privleged people get to know self defense

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Posted 2 years ago

Ben Abel

It is unfortunate that, after a year with a great experience using this gym I leave such a review. This review doesn't in any way speak to the coaches associated with the gym. Instead purely at the management. All of the kickboxing trainers and BJJ professors were incredible to learn under and do a great job. I recently moved away from the Atlanta for work and the cancellation process/ shady dealings are what lead to this review. In July, knowing I was going to be moving, the manager directed me to send an email to give 60 days written notice of my intent to cancel. This I did. Come September, I looked through the app and found a cancellation feature on there. Filled it out and reached out to management to straighten this out. They then claimed I never emailed them, Upon sending them proof of the email they have gone quiet and refuse to acknowledge my 60 day written notice. While the coaches and community are great. They will take your money and run. Even if you give them the notice.

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Posted 3 years ago

Manasvini Sethuraman

We tried out the "free class" they advertise on their website. The class itself was fine, no complaints. The rest of this review is just about their payment/membership/customer service department which has been a total headache to deal with. Once you finish the first class, the people at the gym talk you into signing up for a $150 a month membership + $150 enrollment fee. They're pretty pushy so it's hard to say no (learned the hard way that I need to stand my ground). Apparently the original membership is $169, so they offer a "discount" if you sign up on the spot. Anyhow, in the agreement, it is mentioned that the 60-day notice period does not apply if you cancel within one week. But they make cancellations as difficult as possible. The people in the gym supposedly don't handle any payment and the best way to elicit a response is via email. After several back-and-forth emails, they still were harping on "60-day cancellation notice and therefore we cannot refund" despite making it clear to them several times that we cancelled within 7 days of signing the membership agreement. Then they change their argument saying they don't do refunds for first month and enrollment fee. UPDATE: The manager called yesterday to explain the situation and offered to do the refund.

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Posted 4 years ago

Michael Farris

My wife was scheduled to have the "Free 28 day challenge orientation". On 4/21/19 at 11 am with Team Octopus at the Midtown location. We arrived on time, in accordance to the confirmation email/text the business sent the morning of and was told she was not on the schedule. And so we were turned away. They offered to re-schedule at a time when coach James was available but if they waist our time once, why bother. They must be doing well to not need new clients ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

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Posted 7 years ago

Tahje Cornelius

I have been a member here for about 3 months. I signed up for a "Free" 30 day transformation challenge that was not free at all. I cancelled my membership with a 60 day notice and was charged 1 day prior to that membership cancelling. I even went as far as to ask the District Retention Manger if she would waive the payment as my membership was ending in 1 day. So not only were they going to make me pay for an entire month of services I was not getting but they weren't even going to offer to extend that membership until I asked to have the payment waived. This post is 100% in regards to the customer service. I am extremely disappointed in how this situation was handled. Lesson learned, beware if you sign up for a "Free" challenge don't be fooled.

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Posted 7 years ago

M Y

Went to try out a class with a friend here a couple weeks ago. It's fine if you are living a sedentary lifestyle and just looking for any way to get moving. Not for me though. Staff is friendly, but the teacher for the class I attended did not seem to have any concept of instruction. He clearly knew how to punch and how to move, but did not emphasize to any of the 6 students present the mechanics of a proper punch or even what a proper push up or burpee looked like. The instructor did not walk around and did not correct anyone's form. He did not even step in when people were doing the warm-ups wrong. He just let them flounder. I had to explain to my friend the right way to do a "bear crawl" and the difference between "high knees" vs. "butt kicks". Coming from other sports, despite not knowing the proper form for each kickboxing movement, I do recognize what good movement looks like. To have an instructor allow the students to struggle like this, without preparation, is deeply disappointing. I am of the mindset that if you are going to do something, do it right. That means discipline in correct form should be the first priority. I asked him questions like what position our wrists/ankles should be to protect joints from the impact we were inflicting, core position for generating power, and about footwork for setting up the combos. He did not answer any of my questions. He just re-demonstrated the "combo" we were supposed to be doing and was unable or unwilling to provide any other coaching. When I expressed my concerns to one of the guys who apparently managed(?) or owned(?) the gym, he gave a nice spiel about how I seemed to be more 'advanced' in terms of athleticism and perhaps needed a few personal sessions to learn proper form and then could take it from there. Unfortunately, it just felt like he was trying to upsell me. I was really disappointed. You'd think a gym that seems to pride itself on its "community" attitude would take more care of their students, especially given the repetitive motions that (done incorrectly as most of the students were, and for a sustained period of time) could really lead to long-term overuse injuries. In the end, I suppose to them, students are still just money bags.

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Posted 7 years ago

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