I highly recommend Tiger Academy to both beginners and experienced jiu-jitsu practitioners.
I began training there in 2019 at age 45 with no prior martial arts experience, seeking a unique challenge. The results exceeded my expectations: within 6-8 months, I lost 30 pounds through consistent training alone (my poor eating habits sadly unchanged). Training there leaves me feeling energized and as fit as I was in my 20s.
Beyond physical benefits, Gracie jiu-jitsu at Tiger Academy has fostered significant personal growth, positively shaping resilience and self-awareness.
Instructors prioritize technique and safety, offering practical injury-prevention instruction that goes along with the teaching. The culture emphasizes technique-driven training, mutual care and respect, and longevity on the mat.
Above all, the staff and members form an exceptional, supportive community of outstanding individuals!
David Bagramyan
Dec 2025
Excellent academy, highly recommended
My son has been attending this academy for his second year now, and I can confidently say it has been a great experience for our family.
The instructors are professional, attentive, and truly care about the kids. They know how to keep children disciplined while still making training engaging and motivating. Over time, I’ve seen real progress not only in physical skills, but also in confidence, focus, and respect.
The environment is safe, well-organized, and positive. Communication with parents has generally been clear, and the overall atmosphere shows that this place is built for long-term development, not just short-term results.
I appreciate the work the team does and would definitely recommend this academy to other parents looking for quality training for their children.
Kristen Brooks Dankovich
Sep 2025
We LOVE Tiger Academy! My son looks forward to it every week. The instructors are well trained, nice, and make the experience the best it possibly could be! The lessons they learn also transfer to home and we couldn’t be more pleased! Highly recommend!
Vittoria Tripi
Jun 2025
Good place. Good people. Cute instructor.
Julianna McCarthy
Mar 2024
It's been over a year since our family began training at Tiger Academy and it has been a wonderful experience! The instructors are patient and helpful, and both kids and adult classes have been amazing for us. Can't say enough good things about the Camden family and the way they run their business. I'm so glad we found such a great resource to start our Jiu Jitsu journey!
Casey P.
Jan 2024
This review is very long overdue! My wife and I began training at Tiger Academy way back in 2007 when it was in the plaza on Holcomb Bridge Rd. just east of 400. Although MMA had been growing since the mid90s, it wasn't nearly as popular as it is now, and at the time Tiger Academy was one of the first and only Gracie-endorsed Jiu-Jitsu schools to open in metro Atlanta. In fact, Helio Gracie (RIP), the patriarch of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu did a book-signing there. The quality instruction drew everyone from Navy Seals, to law enforcement, to bouncers, to housewives, to regular students (some of whom drove from as far as Clayton County three times each week for evening lessons!). My wife and I learned a lot while training, practicing and rolling after class under the supervision and coaching of Sifu Eddie and his talented instructors. But what we also really appreciated was the emphasis on critical thinking, situational awareness, and de-escalation over confrontation whenever possible. We liked that so much that we signed our then 7th grader up, and later when our youngest child got to 7th grade we enrolled her at Tiger Academy too. We have since referred several friends, neighbors, and coworkers, many of whom have had one or more subpar experiences at other martial arts businesses. The ones who sign up at Tiger Academy always report positive experiences. Don't take my word for it. Tiger Academy has always offered a week of free classes to see if it's a good fit. Thank me later.
Josh Miers
Jan 2024
I've been training here since 2009 and I love it. The instruction is top notch and the owner makes sure that we have no knuckleheads on the mat hurting people. If you want to learn technical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a family friendly atmosphere, this is the place.
Dominick Smith
Dec 2023
Amazing classes, amazing instructors and friendly environment!
Yuliya Stepanov
Oct 2023
Great academy! My husband loves it and I am happy to see he enjoys it so much! Recommend for adults and kids! Thank you Eddie and the team!
Adam Martin
Sep 2023
Highly recommend- The Awesome Jiu Jitsu here is only overshadowed by the awesome people. I came here as a purple belt- I have other experiences of which to measure against. Look no further, this is where you’ll want to be.
Chris Nix
I highly recommend Tiger Academy to both beginners and experienced jiu-jitsu practitioners.
I began training there in 2019 at age 45 with no prior martial arts experience, seeking a unique challenge. The results exceeded my expectations: within 6-8 months, I lost 30 pounds through consistent training alone (my poor eating habits sadly unchanged). Training there leaves me feeling energized and as fit as I was in my 20s.
Beyond physical benefits, Gracie jiu-jitsu at Tiger Academy has fostered significant personal growth, positively shaping resilience and self-awareness.
Instructors prioritize technique and safety, offering practical injury-prevention instruction that goes along with the teaching. The culture emphasizes technique-driven training, mutual care and respect, and longevity on the mat.
Above all, the staff and members form an exceptional, supportive community of outstanding individuals!
David Bagramyan
Excellent academy, highly recommended
My son has been attending this academy for his second year now, and I can confidently say it has been a great experience for our family.
The instructors are professional, attentive, and truly care about the kids. They know how to keep children disciplined while still making training engaging and motivating. Over time, I’ve seen real progress not only in physical skills, but also in confidence, focus, and respect.
The environment is safe, well-organized, and positive. Communication with parents has generally been clear, and the overall atmosphere shows that this place is built for long-term development, not just short-term results.
I appreciate the work the team does and would definitely recommend this academy to other parents looking for quality training for their children.
Kristen Brooks Dankovich
We LOVE Tiger Academy! My son looks forward to it every week. The instructors are well trained, nice, and make the experience the best it possibly could be! The lessons they learn also transfer to home and we couldn’t be more pleased! Highly recommend!
Vittoria Tripi
Good place. Good people. Cute instructor.
Julianna McCarthy
It's been over a year since our family began training at Tiger Academy and it has been a wonderful experience! The instructors are patient and helpful, and both kids and adult classes have been amazing for us. Can't say enough good things about the Camden family and the way they run their business. I'm so glad we found such a great resource to start our Jiu Jitsu journey!
Casey P.
This review is very long overdue! My wife and I began training at Tiger Academy way back in 2007 when it was in the plaza on Holcomb Bridge Rd. just east of 400. Although MMA had been growing since the mid90s, it wasn't nearly as popular as it is now, and at the time Tiger Academy was one of the first and only Gracie-endorsed Jiu-Jitsu schools to open in metro Atlanta. In fact, Helio Gracie (RIP), the patriarch of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu did a book-signing there. The quality instruction drew everyone from Navy Seals, to law enforcement, to bouncers, to housewives, to regular students (some of whom drove from as far as Clayton County three times each week for evening lessons!). My wife and I learned a lot while training, practicing and rolling after class under the supervision and coaching of Sifu Eddie and his talented instructors. But what we also really appreciated was the emphasis on critical thinking, situational awareness, and de-escalation over confrontation whenever possible. We liked that so much that we signed our then 7th grader up, and later when our youngest child got to 7th grade we enrolled her at Tiger Academy too. We have since referred several friends, neighbors, and coworkers, many of whom have had one or more subpar experiences at other martial arts businesses. The ones who sign up at Tiger Academy always report positive experiences. Don't take my word for it. Tiger Academy has always offered a week of free classes to see if it's a good fit. Thank me later.
Josh Miers
I've been training here since 2009 and I love it. The instruction is top notch and the owner makes sure that we have no knuckleheads on the mat hurting people. If you want to learn technical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a family friendly atmosphere, this is the place.
Dominick Smith
Amazing classes, amazing instructors and friendly environment!
Yuliya Stepanov
Great academy! My husband loves it and I am happy to see he enjoys it so much! Recommend for adults and kids! Thank you Eddie and the team!
Adam Martin
Highly recommend- The Awesome Jiu Jitsu here is only overshadowed by the awesome people. I came here as a purple belt- I have other experiences of which to measure against. Look no further, this is where you’ll want to be.