Matthew Graves
"When I started training at Smith Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu I weighed 260 lbs, a little over a year later, I'm now at 205 and continue to get in better shape every training session. Coach Smith and the rest of the team at the gym offer support and encouragement, while pushing you to the limit each and every practice. It's a great place to train. OSSS!!!"

Blaine Pruitt
"Smith BJJ Academy opened its doors on February 1st, 2010. Based purely on the strong recommendation from a friend who had been trained by Phillip in the past I signed up a week prior. Having no previous exeperience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or any martial arts for that matter, I was somewhat apprehensive about the decision I had just made. However after my first week of training I was completely hooked. What I like most about Smith BJJ is Phillip's teaching style and his ability to articulate the material so that everyone can understand. For anyone looking to make the plunge into BJJ I can think of no better place to start than Smith Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu."

Clarissa Hesterlee
"My husband, two daughter’s and myself train at Smith Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It has been a great family sport and activity for my children, husband and myself. We love to go and watch our daughter’s train and compete. It has given them a lot of confidence. I feel at ease sending my kids to school knowing if they are bullied, that they are more than capable of defending themselves. My family trains through out the week to keep in shape and learn new techniques.

Each week we are instructed by a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We learn a lot and are able to take our skill level up each week. There are kids and adults of all ages, shapes and sizes. The atmosphere is family friendly. The people are great and help you if you need to go over a technique a few more times. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu not only gives us a work out, we are also learning a useful defensive skill. I am a 32 mother and also a diabetic. The classes have helped me keep my glucose levels where they should be."

Darren Senft
"I can't speak highly enough of Phillip Smith and Smith BJJ. After living overseas and some significant time away from BJJ, I decided to get back into BJJ and couldn't be happier to find Smith BJJ. I've learned more in the past year about my game and approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu than I had in my previous 9 years of training.

Phillip has a wealth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu knowledge and training with him is a constant learning experience. From beginners to high level competitors Smith BJJ has a great feel with no egos and that all starts with Phillip. To have access to not only a high level Black Belt but also a genuinely nice guy on the south side of Atlanta is a luxury."