SBG Buford
Straight Blast Gym has brought high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, and fitness instruction to Buford, GA for over a decade and is consistently rated among the top martial arts gyms in the Southeast.
Our Tribe is for You!
about sbg Buford
Straight Blast Gym Atlanta is owned and operated by Founder & Head Coach, Phillipe Gentry, offering two convenient locations in Metro Atlanta (SBG Buford & SBG Druid Hills).
SBG Buford’s martial arts and fitness gym is Gwinnett’s go-to gym for men and women who want an amazing gym culture, dynamic programs, the highest quality instruction, and a “one tribe, one vibe” atmosphere.
Located in the heart of Buford Georgia, right down thestreet from Buford City Hall on Buford Hwy and just minutes from downtown Sugar Hill and Suwanee Town Center, SBG’s Buford gym draws people from all over Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Fulton.
In fact, many people drive well out of their way to train to SBG precisely because of the culture and training environment. Our Buford gym has been awarded “Best of Gwinnett” for five straight years and has over 300 verified 5-star reviews across Google, Facebook, & Yelp.
Whether you’re interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Fitness Kickboxing, or anything in between, our Buford location is guaranteed to be your #1 training spot.
Our Programs
choose a program
We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Atlanta as well as Muay Thai, Fitness Kickboxing, and many other martial arts programs.
Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu in Atlanta
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Kids Jiu Jitsu in Atlanta
Our Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes are designed to teach your child THE most effective martial art for self-defense on the planet while guaranteeing that they have a ton of fun in the process.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai in Atlanta
World-class Muay Thai instruction that’s accessible, fun, and safe for everyone. Learn the most popular and proven striking system for self-defense (it also happens to be an amazing workout).
Cardio Kickboxing
Cardio Kickboxing in Atlanta
Cardio Kickboxing classes at our Buford gym are 50-minutes of exciting kickboxing drills and routines (no contact). Unlike other gyms, our kickboxing classes are led by real kickboxing athletes and Muay Thai instructors.
MMA
MMA in Atlanta
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)Â is the ultimate in martial arts and self-defense training, combining the most effective elements from multiple martial arts. Getting to train MMA at Straight Blast Gym Buford means having the opportunity to train at one of the Southeast’s premier MMA gyms.
Group Fitness
Group Fitness in Atlanta
Group Fitness Performance is a high energy, calorie burning, motivational CrossFit-style class, taught by certified and experienced fitness trainers. Our Group Fitness classes are the next best thing to having a personal trainer. If you’re serious about getting real results, SBG Buford’s group fitness classes are a must try.
No Gi Jiu Jitsu
No Gi Jiu Jitsu in Atlanta
Online Personal Training
Online Personal Training in Atlanta
Unlock your potential and maximize your results with help from NASM-certified personal trainer and Invicta FC fighter, Amanda Macioce.
Kids MMA
Kids MMA in Atlanta
A kids MMA curriculum and a culture that develops kids physically, mentally, and emotionally while maintaining safety as the highest priority.
Personal Training for Fitness & Martial Arts
Personal Training for Fitness & Martial Arts in Atlanta
Cardio Kickboxing classes at our Buford gym are 50-minutes of exciting kickboxing drills and routines (no contact). Unlike other gyms, our kickboxing classes are led by real kickboxing athletes and Muay Thai instructors.
They make you feel like you belong!
Awesome gym. The people and the coaches are all amazing and great to train with. I've never been athletic and I've always been out of shape, but I have never felt like I didn't belong in the Muay Thai classes with everyone else.
Jeremy Nelson
Verified Facebook Review
We drive over an hour & it's worth every mile!
My daughter and I have been at this gym for almost a year. We drive over an hour to get there and it's worth every mile. The coaches and staff are amazingly friendly and supportive. If I could drag this gym closer to home we would be there more than three times a week!
Bryan Fagan
Verified Facebook Review
Coach Jim is awesome!
My daughter and I recently enrolled in one on one Muay Thai classes and love it! Everyone is very helpful and friendly and our coach, Jim, is awesome. I would definitely recommend to anyone that’s interested in mixed martial arts.
Brandon Dille
Verified Facebook Review
They truly care about the kids!
My son currently goes here at the recommendation of my brother who also goes here. The coaches are awesome with kids. My son is 5 and has a blast (no pun intended) here. They truly care about the kids and it clearly shows. 5 stars!
Dale Skrobot
Verified Google Review
Amazing staff!
The staff are amazing here! The way they handle the kids is nothing less than 1st class! Very engaged with several coaches present to actually produce accountability and correct execution of skill sets. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Tony Moore
Verified Facebook Review
SBG is my second home!
I love this place!! It's become like my second home! Great people, great coaches and great programming make it easy to want to walk through the doors everyday! I've seen amazing progress in not only myself but many many others at the gym! I can't say enough about SBG!!
Jess Bell
Verified Facebook Review
Their motto is not a gimmick!
I found out really quickly that the "One Tribe One Vibe" moto is not a gimmick. It's their real way of life. I am a near 40 husband and father of four and having people who really want to see you achieve your goals makes it easy to show up consistently. This gym is amazing and I love it there!
Phillip Thomas
Verified Facebook Review
Amazing People!
I absolutely love this place!! My son started training here when he was twelve and his confidence has gone through the roof! The coaches are so good with all of the kids and my son has made great friends as well. They are amazing people!!
Studio Info
We're in the At Home shopping center at Buford Hwy & Hwy 20 just minutes from Buford City Hall, Sugar Hill, & Suwanee.
Address
1605 Buford Hwy NE STE N, Buford, GA 30518
Phone
(770) 277-8741Google Maps
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Meet the SBG Atlanta Team
Phillipe Gentry
Founder & Owner
3rd Degree Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Greg Pothier
Coach - Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Alex Caruso
Department Head - Muay Thai / Coach - MT & Fitness Kickboxing
Carmen Garcia
Department Head - Fitness / Coach - Fitness Kickboxing, Kids Jiu Jitsu / First Impression Team Specialist
Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Drew BeGasse
First Impression Team Specialist / Coach - Muay Thai / Assistant Coach - Kids Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Woo Ko
General Manager - Buford / Coach - Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Michael Greene
Coach - Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Sean Coleman
Department Head - Jiu Jitsu / Coach - Jiu Jitsu / Social Media Manager
Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Allen Russell
Coach - Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu Black BeltPat Barger
Coach - Muay Thai, MMA, Kids MMA
Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Amanda Macioce
Coach - MMA, Group Fitness, Online Personal Training
Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Montana Keitz
Department Head - Kids Martial Arts / Coach - Kids Jiu Jitsu, Kids MMA / First Impression Team Specialist
Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Autumn Newcomb
Assistant Coach - Kids Jiu Jitsu, Kids MMA
Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Robert Sullivan
Department Head - First Impression Team Specialist
James Morton
Coach - Group Fitness
Nick Thomas
Coach - Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu Purple BeltZac Cooper
Coach - MMA
Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Paul Meunier
Assistant Coach - Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Autumn Gentry
Marketing Director
Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Pat Messner
BJJ Coach
Black Belt
Current Intro Offer
Every month or two we run a brand new promotion. Click "learn more" to see the current offer & sign-up details.
No-Pressure Gym Tour
Not quite ready to take advantage of our current offer? We'd still love to give you a tour of the gym!
