SBG Atlanta - Buford

SBG Atlanta - Buford operates at 4989 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford, Georgia. Founded by third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Phillipe Gentry, the academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, Muay Thai striking, and martial arts conditioning for practitioners throughout Buford and northern Georgia. Jiu-jitsu instruction at the Buford academy is directed by coach Greg Pothier alongside experienced black belt coaches. Coursework guides practitioners through fundamental positional escapes, guard passes, joint locks, and positional controls. Coaches emphasize technical precision, safe partner dynamics, and progressive skill acquisition across every session. Academy offerings are organized into programs for different age groups and skill levels. New students begin with a structured 10-Week Foundations Program introducing core self-defense mechanics. Youth practitioners train in the Growing Gorillas curriculum, while adult members participate in gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu classes, Muay Thai, and functional fitness workouts.