FAQ

No. Most people begin without previous martial arts experience. Our instructors explain the class structure, help you with the fundamentals, and pair you with an appropriate training partner.

Use Odyssey’s current Book My Free Class page and select a class within the program you want to try. Free classes and trials include Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and age-appropriate Kids classes. If you are unsure which class to choose, contact us before booking.

Yes. Adults interested in Jiu-Jitsu may take any Jiu-Jitsu class, Muay Thai visitors may take any Muay Thai class, and children may take any age-appropriate Kids class. Choose a class within the program you want to try. Open Training and restricted partner sessions are not public trial classes.

Clean athletic clothing is fine: a fitted shirt or rashguard with athletic or grappling shorts works best. Avoid zippers, buttons, hard pieces, exposed pockets, and jewelry. If you already own a clean BJJ gi, you may wear it to a gi class.

Bring water, sandals or shoes for walking off the mat, clean training clothes, and any personal medical item you may need. Keep water in a sealed container and leave valuables at home when possible.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early so we can greet you, confirm your waiver and check-in, show you the facility, and introduce you to the instructor.

Absolutely. Starting something new can feel intimidating. Tell us how you are feeling, ask questions, and train at an appropriate pace. We will pair you with a safe, welcoming student and help you understand what is happening.

The coach will pair you up with an experienced student on your first day. You will participate in instruction and drilling at an appropriate level. Live training, positional work, observation, or modified participation will depend on the class, your comfort, and the coach’s judgment.

Yes. The Odyssey team follows up after trials to ask about your experience, answer questions, and help with the next step.

Odyssey offers adult and kids Jiu-Jitsu, including gi and No-Gi training, plus wrestling and Muay Thai. Class names, levels, instructors, and availability may change, so use the current Wodify schedule for the authoritative listing.

Gi training uses the traditional jacket, pants, and belt, with grips on the uniform. No-Gi uses fitted athletic or grappling clothing and does not use gi grips. Both develop core Jiu-Jitsu skills through somewhat different grips, positions, and strategies.

Classes normally include technical instruction, intentional repetitions, and active practice such as live drilling, positional rounds, or open sparring. The exact format depends on the program, class, and curriculum.

Choose an eligible beginner-friendly class offered through the current booking system. Fundamentals, Basics, and appropriate All Levels classes may all serve beginners. The Odyssey team can help you choose based on experience, goals, schedule, and comfort.

Two or three classes per week is a practical starting point for many beginners. Increase gradually as your schedule, recovery, and body allow. Consistency matters more than forcing a training frequency that you cannot sustain safely.

Yes, when your membership and the class requirements allow it. Training both can create a broader understanding of Jiu-Jitsu. Bring the correct gear for each class.

No. You may decline a round, partner, drill, technique, or intensity level. Speak with the coach so your participation can be adjusted. Some classes include live work, but no one should be pressured to train beyond an appropriate boundary.

Promotions are based on a student’s grappling IQ, technical application, consistency, training habits, conduct, and overall skill development. Progress varies by student; promotions are not guaranteed on a fixed timeline.

Recovery, sleep, mobility, general fitness, and thoughtful study can support your training. Use outside instructional material carefully and prioritize the current class curriculum and your coach’s guidance so you are not overwhelmed by conflicting details.

Yes, private BJJ instruction may be available by appointment. Contact Odyssey for the current instructor availability, rate, scheduling process, and facility approval. Private instruction may not be conducted at Odyssey without leadership authorization.

Jiu-Jitsu is a contact activity and injuries are possible. Odyssey reduces risk through controlled instruction, appropriate pairing, coach supervision, tapping, prohibited-technique rules, hygiene standards, and the right of every participant to decline or stop an activity.

A physical tap, verbal tap, yell, or clear sign of distress means stop and release immediately. Tap early rather than waiting for pain or injury. Respecting the tap is one of the most important responsibilities in the academy.

Odyssey prohibits jumping into closed guard, kani basami, unsafe tani otoshi, slamming, striking, small-joint manipulation, and uncontrolled techniques. Additional restrictions may apply by age, experience, program, or class. If you are unsure, do not apply the technique—ask the coach first.

Tell the instructor privately about anything relevant to safe participation and follow your healthcare provider’s guidance. Coaches may adjust or stop participation, but they do not diagnose injuries or guarantee that every condition can be trained around. Odyssey may require medical clearance.

Do not train with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, a contagious illness, a suspicious rash or skin infection, or an open wound that cannot be safely covered. Contact us if you are unsure. Protecting the room takes priority over completing a class.

Arrive with a clean body, clean feet, trimmed nails, and freshly washed, fully dried training gear. Wear deodorant, but avoid excessive fragrances. Never reuse unwashed gis, rashguards, shorts, towels, or other training gear. Securely cover minor cuts, wear footwear in restrooms and all off-mat areas, and never step onto the mats with shoes. Report blood, bodily fluids, or other mat contamination to the instructor immediately. Shower as soon as practical after training and wash all used gear after every session.

No one may train, coach, supervise children, or use academy equipment while impaired by alcohol, recreational drugs, misused medication, or any condition that makes participation unsafe.

The current Odyssey Academy Rules, Etiquette & Member Conduct document contains the complete member standard. It covers respect, partner safety, hygiene, recording, kids and guardians, facility care, access, reporting, and enforcement.

Contact info@odysseybjj.com for a copy.

Odyssey’s kids program serves children approximately ages 4–13, with classes and coaching adjusted by age and development. Contact us with the child’s age and experience so we can identify the appropriate class.

No. Beginners are welcome. Coaches use developmentally appropriate instruction, safe pairing, controlled practice, and clear behavioral expectations.

For a first visit, clean athletic clothing without zippers, buttons, hard pieces, or exposed pockets is appropriate unless staff directs otherwise. Current members should wear the required gi or No-Gi gear for the scheduled class. Remove jewelry and bring footwear for all off-mat areas.

Parents and guardians may observe when space and the class format allow. Follow staff direction, remain outside the training area, supervise nonparticipating children, and keep conversation from disrupting instruction.

No. Please encourage your child, but do not coach from the sidelines. Receiving instructions from both a parent and the coach can confuse the child and interfere with the class. Parents and guardians must remain outside the training area and may not interrupt instruction. Bring questions or concerns about coaching, behavior, progress, or safety privately to the instructor or leadership.

Coaches communicate meaningful injuries, illness, safety concerns, behavioral issues, and important milestones directly and calmly. Significant matters are documented and escalated to Odyssey leadership when appropriate.

Absolutely. We welcome students from other academies. Before visiting, register through Odyssey’s online Drop-In page, select the class you plan to attend, and complete all required forms and payment. Please finish registration before arriving so we can confirm your waiver and check-in. If you have any questions before your visit, contact us at info@odysseybjj.com.

No. Open Training is for Odyssey members only.

Use the current Wodify check-in process for every class or ask an authorized staff member for help. A current waiver, authorized account status, and any required payment or approval must be complete before training.

Odyssey Jiu-Jitsu is located at 1530 Carroll Drive NW, Suite 105, Atlanta, Georgia. Allow enough time to arrive 10–15 minutes early for your first visit.

Yes. Use the changing and shower areas respectfully, wear footwear off the mats, take your belongings home, and report water, maintenance, or cleanliness concerns to staff.

Only with staff permission. Recording must not interfere with instruction, supervision, privacy, or training space. Never record changing areas, injuries, discipline, private conversations, billing matters, or minors without proper consent.

Odyssey’s WhatsApp Community is optional for current members and parents. It supplements—rather than replaces—official Wodify, email, and direct communications. Members must follow the current Community Guidelines.

Yes. Odyssey’s current standard memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contract. Approved prepaid packages and annual options may also be available. The plan and terms displayed in Wodify at enrollment and the signed membership agreement control.

Current standard rates are Adult Jiu-Jitsu $199.99, Adult Jiu-Jitsu 2x/week $169.99, All-In $249.99, Kids Unlimited $179.99, and Kids 1x/week $129.99. All-In includes Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling. We also have Muay Thai Only at $99.99/month and Wrestling Only at $99.99/month. Confirm the active price and access shown in Wodify before enrolling.

Odyssey’s current standard membership structure does not include a signup or enrollment fee. Any separately priced equipment, starter package, event, private lesson, or promotional offer will be disclosed before purchase.

Approved student, law-enforcement, Georgia Tech, college, and household or family options may be available based on current eligibility rules. Discounts generally require verification, may not be combined, and must be approved and entered through the current enrollment process.

Provide at least 30 days’ written notice to info@odysseybjj.com or another written channel Odyssey expressly approves. Access continues through the final paid period. Nonattendance does not cancel a membership, and outstanding balances must still be resolved.

Membership freezes are free and may total up to 90 days. A freeze must be requested and approved for a defined timeframe. It does not erase previously billed or past-due amounts.

Membership charges and unused time are not retroactively refunded or prorated solely because a member did not attend. Contact Odyssey promptly when a billing, injury, hardship, or account issue arises so the current agreement and available options can be reviewed.

For trials, membership options, enrollment, billing, account, check-in, facility, coaching, curriculum, or administrative questions, contact the Odyssey team at info@odysseybjj.com.

Yes. We offer a 5-class pack for $124.99 and a 10-class pack for $249.99. Both are prepaid, for adult Jiu-Jitsu classes only (Gi and No-Gi), and exclude Kids, Muay Thai, and Wrestling. They expire one year from the purchase date and do not automatically renew.