Kenny Kim Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Great positive atmosphere. Instruction was top notch. Academy was super clean, complete with showers. Huge mat space and great training partners. Not only were the students super technically and tough but also really friendly and helpful. I felt welcomed and right at home. Couldn’t recommend this gym more. Loved it. Can’t wait to visit again.

I recently visited Atlanta on business travel and did a drop-​in at Impact /​Kenny Kim BJJ. Professor Kenny Kim is a consummate professional, outstanding instructor, and supportive coach. Everyone was friendly and treated me like one of the «regulars»… and I felt very comfortable, right at home. The mat area is immense, extremely spacious and clean. There is a nice separate locker room and great shower area. There is also a nice pro shop with Gi’s, rashguards, jiu jitsu gear bags, etc.
I participated in an advanced (competition) class… we did positional sparring, regular training, and a particularly interesting drill where you had to pass without using hands and the guard player had to defend first with just hands no feet, then no hands just feet… As there is typically some apprehension with training with people that you just met, but I felt very comfortable with everyone at Kenny Kim’s. I got some great rolls…
I travel to Atlanta regularly and plan to return to Kenny Kim’s for sure!!!

Training with Professor Kim and his staff are the highlights of my week. The facilities are great — always clean and neat. The staff is always professional and supportive, regardless of where you are in your training in terms of skill or physical fitness. The environment is extremely positive, and Professor Kim and his staff encourage and reinforce that environment to make training a great experience.

A great gym and atmosphere! Professor Kenny Kim is an outstanding instructor and coach. His passion for jiu-​jitsu is evident in everything he does. From classes to tournaments, the team is top notch and always pushing each other to improve and better themselves as individuals and athletes. The gym is very clean, spacious, and comfortable. Classes are available to kids and adults, with a great family-​friendly atmosphere. I have been to gyms all over the world, including some of the most famous in Brazil and the U.S., and professor Kim’s rivals those in quality, amenities, and cleanliness. Top notch facility!

Kenny is a tremendous BJJ practitioner, but also a really great guy and teacher. The mats and bathrooms are super clean. If you’re looking for a Martial Arts academy for yourself or your kids in Marietta, look no further!

I have been training at Impact Jiu Jitsu for just over four years. I am 52 and have trained all my life and have had average results. But, now I can honestly say that due to the training that I have had at Impact Jiu Jitsu I am in the best shape I have been in since I was in my 20’s. I have spent most of my time in the Muay Thai kickboxing classes and taking private lessons and the teaching I have had from Kenny Kim and Jake has been world class. Kenny and Jake are not just instructors. They train every day and live what they teach. If you are serious about training seriously you have got to check out Impact Jiu Jitsu. Regardless of your age or male/​female this gym will make a positive Impact on your life.

DISCLAIMER: This review is targeted more towards those with prior BJJ experience.
I moved to Marietta this fall and immediately started looking for a new place to train Brazilian jiu-​jitsu. After visiting the Impact facility and meeting Kenny and the other students, joining up was an easy decision.
The gym itself is great. It is clean and bright, with a large mat, nice restrooms, and a spacious seating area. This isn’t one of those gyms populated primarily by young, ‘roided-​up meatheads who aspire to be professional MMA fighters. There is such a wide variety of students that anyone will feel comfortable training here: boys and girls, men and women, college students, doctors, and lawyers. There is a very friendly, inclusive, welcoming atmosphere at Impact, and everyone who walks through the doors is treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
Classes are great as well. Each begins with a short warm-​up that might be calisthenics and fundamental movements, or might be more creative and playful, such as flow-​rolling or self-​directed technique review with a partner.
After the warm-​up, Kenny teaches techniques. Kenny is an excellent, articulate instructor who clearly loves the art of jiu-​jitsu. You won’t get the typical «three techniques and then roll» experience here. Kenny teaches at least one self-​defense technique (from the original Gracie self-​defense curriculum) per class, then teaches several sportive techniques. No matter what the technique, Kenny explains carefully, always hitting the most important details and discussing why the technique is appropriate or inappropriate for a self-​defense situation. Questions are encouraged, and Kenny is very «hands on» while students practice — he will not hesitate to offer corrections or advice in a positive way.
After technique practice, there is sparring. Sometimes sparring starts from a specific position; other times it’s just rolling. There are plenty of excellent training partners here of all belt levels. Everyone is friendly and enthusiastic and there is a lot of encouragement to experiment, have fun, and generally «keep it playful» during sparring sessions — an attitude that older grapplers especially will appreciate. (Although techniques are practiced against full resistance, this isn’t a competition school — the emphasis is on learning and having fun and helping your teammates grow as martial artists, not on «winning.»)
Impact is a great place to train jiu-​jitsu! I hope you decide to check it out. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I’ve been training at Impact for almost two years. It is a great, fun, positive, encouraging, family friendly academy with a beautiful facility and amazing staff. I would recommend Impact to anyone interested in learning practical self defense, getting into better shape, and growing and learning with a great group of people.