Macon, GA hosts a focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with a single prominent gym, Rush Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness. This gym stands out locally, boasting a strong reputation supported by a 4.9-star rating from 54 reviews. While specific affiliations are not detailed, Rush MMA provides the primary venue for BJJ training in the area.
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Macon, GA
Rush Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness operates at 310 6th Street in Macon, Georgia 31201. Originally founded by Bubby Mitchell in the early 2000s, the facility serves students of all fitness levels across middle Georgia. Owner Bubby Mitchell leads the instructional team as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Roan Jucao Carneiro and a 2013 inductee into the Georgia MMA Hall of Fame. Coach Mitchell brings over 25 years of wrestling experience and 19 years of MMA experience to the gym. The training staff also includes BJJ instructor Ralph Rodriguez, a purple belt who coaches youth, and BJJ instructor Lathon Lawson, a brown belt. The gym offers training programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Fitness Kickboxing, and Muay Thai striking. Youth programs feature dedicated fitness classes designed for young practitioners. Daily workouts focus on grappling, clinch work, cardio conditioning, and martial arts fundamentals for men, women, and children.