The Jiu Jitsu Professor LLC

About The Jiu Jitsu Professor LLC

Age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction designed to build confidence, coordination, and self-defense skills in children.

Service area: McDonough, Henry County, GA

Our Story

Founded by Phillip Smith as Smith Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, The Jiu Jitsu Professor LLC is dedicated to providing quality martial arts education in the McDonough area. Our team is passionate about sharing the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fostering a supportive training environment for all ages.

Phillip Smith, Ph.D. began training Jiu-Jitsu in 1996. Smith quickly excelled at the sport and propagated himself as one of the most technical student and a great competitor participating in extensive important competitions. In Dec. 2007, after many years of training, Phillip Smith was promoted to the coveted Black Belt rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dr. Phillip Smith is very happy to be able to share his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu passion with you.

Our Mission

Our mission is to teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with integrity and respect while promoting physical fitness and personal growth in the local community, and to bring world-class instruction, passion for jiu-jitsu to inspire people to be their best selves and to make a difference in the lives of our students, their families, our community and the world through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; providing them the right knowledge, mental attitude, skills in a caring family like environment. We believe jiu-jitsu is more than just a sport, self-defense system or fitness program; it’s a lifestyle that improves the whole person.

The physical, mental, and transcendent benefits of jiu jitsu should be accessible to everyone, from beginner to world-class competitor and any age, sex or ethnicity.

We will help you achieve your goals, whether it is self defense, weight loss, confidence or to be a world champion. In the process, you will transform your life and become tougher, safer, fitter, and better.

Whether you are new to the sport or an experienced competitor, our BJJ classes are great for self-defense and sport for both the avid competitor and the traditional martial artist. We look forward to work with you in your journey into the BJJ World. Join us and become a member of our Jiu-Jitsu family.

Why Choose Us

  • We are conveniently located off I-75 Exit 218 (South Point Pavilion, across the street from Burlington store).

  • Locally owned and operated in McDonough, GA.

  • Offers specialized classes for both children and adults

  • Focuses on foundational techniques with a structured curriculum

BJJ Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Roberto Traven > Phillip Smith

The Jiu Jitsu Professor LLC
1461 Hwy 20 W. McDonough, GA 30253
[email protected]
(678) 438-0739

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