We use Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to help you be your best self by improving your overall health and fitness, enhancing your confidence for life, building new skills for self defense, and connecting you to a community of other positive, motivated, encouraging people. We believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more than just a sport, self-defense system, or fitness program.
It's a lifestyle that improves your whole self. The benefits of jiu jitsu are accessible to everyone, from beginner to world-class athlete at any age, sex, or ethnicity. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will help you be your best self by improving your overall health and fitness, enhancing your confidence for life, building new skills for self defense, and connecting you to a community of other positive, motivated, encouraging people.
It's a lifestyle that improves your whole self. The benefits of jiu jitsu are accessible to everyone, from beginner to world-class athlete at any age, sex, or ethnicity. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will help you be your best self by improving your overall health and fitness, enhancing your confidence for life, building new skills for self defense, and connecting you to a community of other positive, motivated, encouraging people.
Services
With over 27 years of training and teaching experience, Ranieri is one of the most experienced competitors, coaches, and teachers in the world. He has trained all over the world with several coaches including Mario Sukata (who gave Ranieri his black belt in 2005) and the legendary Carlson Gracie and Helio Soneca who he has trained under since 2007.
I'd like to welcome you for a 100% free trial to test out the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and our academy. There is no cost, no obligation, nor expectation that you continue afterwards. We believe you'll love everything about it and will quickly see how it can help you be your best self - but come see for yourself!
Jiu Jitsu is probably the number one activity that I could recommend to someone to improve their lives overall. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (sometimes called BJJ, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, or jiu jitsu) is a martial art, combat sport and self defence system based on grappling and ground fighting with a focus on positional control and submissions.
Our kids program is for ages 5-12 years old and classes are divided into groups based on age (ages 5-8 and 9-12 are separated) and is designed to provide character development, increase confidence, improve focus, and enhance health and fitness. In short, it can help improve every area of your kid's life.
Reviews (16)
Justin T.
Feb 01, 2022
Report
My first class was incredible! The vibe in that academy is AWESOME! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. There was no ego in that place. It was the perfect learning environment and I couldn't have asked for a better first experience! I found my new home and family after just one class and got signed up. I can't wait to go back!! I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!
Gatto Piano
Nov 19, 2021
Report
If you want to take real authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu…with both the competitive tournament Gi structure, AND the street oriented self defense and NO GI structure, Tribe is for you. If you want legit, medal winning instructors with numerous other insanely capable high ranking belts always around to help you out, Tribe is for you. If you want to stop thinking about joining jiu jitsu and finally do it, while feeling comfortable amongst friends and training partners…. Tribe is for you!
Tasha S.
Sep 05, 2021
Report
Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the greatest place to train and learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Everyone is very friendly and supportive in trying a new sport. They let me borrow a gi to wear on my first day and there was no pressure if I wasn't comfortable. They have morning classes, mid-day, and evening classes to fit your schedule too. I highly recommend Tribe BJJ as a place to try out and learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Thanks Tribe!!
Flavia Paniago
Sep 04, 2021
Report
Jiu Jitsu has been an incredible experience for my son, who had been constantly bullied. He feels more confident, positive, encouraged and not as scared as before. The team is great and professional, and Ranieri has a real gift, the way he teaches and encourages made and makes a total difference for my son, his development is being incredibly fast.
Marcel
Sep 04, 2021
Report
I've been training at Tribe BJJ for almost 3 years now, and it's been one of the best and most fulfilling experiences of my life.
The owners are awesome, the coaches are top notch, and you immediately notice that this is a legitimate academy. You really feel like you're part of something special.
Be it self-defense, weight-loss, or competition, there's something for everyone and all ages. Kids classes in particular are very popular. I don't have kids myself, but I love catching the end of the kids class because they are surprisingly skilled and work super hard; I'd even say they roll harder than
The owners are awesome, the coaches are top notch, and you immediately notice that this is a legitimate academy. You really feel like you're part of something special.
Be it self-defense, weight-loss, or competition, there's something for everyone and all ages. Kids classes in particular are very popular. I don't have kids myself, but I love catching the end of the kids class because they are surprisingly skilled and work super hard; I'd even say they roll harder than
Heath Lankford
Aug 26, 2021
Report
Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
The training here is on another level. The members are all welcoming and eager to help. Every class is such a great opportunity to learn, enjoy, and grow in Jiu jitsu. Professor Paiva is an amazing teacher, coach, and mentor. Finding Tribe BJJ has truly been a blessing.
The training here is on another level. The members are all welcoming and eager to help. Every class is such a great opportunity to learn, enjoy, and grow in Jiu jitsu. Professor Paiva is an amazing teacher, coach, and mentor. Finding Tribe BJJ has truly been a blessing.
Peter Hummel
Aug 24, 2021
Report
Brian L.
Aug 21, 2021
Report
Marcos Martinez
Aug 15, 2021
Report
Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
I enjoy training at this academy. There is a healthy environment between everyone. Coaches Ranieri and Thomas are highly knowledgeable. I recommend if you are looking for learning a martial art, lose weight, self-defense, or whatever your goal is, this is a good place to start.
I enjoy training at this academy. There is a healthy environment between everyone. Coaches Ranieri and Thomas are highly knowledgeable. I recommend if you are looking for learning a martial art, lose weight, self-defense, or whatever your goal is, this is a good place to start.
John Grubbs
Jun 28, 2021
Report
Colt L.
Nov 06, 2017
Report
Charles B.
May 31, 2017
Report
Liza Gonzalez
Oct 16, 2016
Report
Hands down Gracie Elite is the best jiu jitsu academy in the ATL! I have been training at Gracie Elite with professor Ranieri for a year now and I couldn't have found a better team to be a part of. Prof. Ranieri's jiu jitsu is the real deal! He is an accomplished world class competitor and it shows in how he teaches his classes. He is also an ethical and moral man who cares a great deal about each one of his students. I really enjoy coming to class because it doesn't just feel like I going to train, but that I get to do so while being with teammates who I now consider friends.
Jay Evans
Aug 02, 2016
Report
Gracie Elite is the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy around. Clean, spacious and well equipped. The instructors are also as good as they get. IBJJF World and Pan Am Champions. Their approach to teaching is by far the best out there.
This school prides itself on the quality of their instructors. Outstanding!
I also highly recommend their kids program. You need to see one to really appreciate their philosophy.
Professor Ranieri Paiva is the best instructor around.
This school prides itself on the quality of their instructors. Outstanding!
I also highly recommend their kids program. You need to see one to really appreciate their philosophy.
Professor Ranieri Paiva is the best instructor around.
Daniel B.
Jul 04, 2016
Report
Shah D.
Apr 25, 2015
Report
I've been training with professor Paiva for over a year now and it has been nothing but a pleasure! This academy is very family oriented. You feel at home every time you walk in no matter which skill level. You will also get to train with world class athletes who have won multiple world tournaments!
