Straight Blast Gym Buford is a destination for health and wellness offering a physical fitness program, a medical center, and a store. It is widely praised as a wonderful gym with an amazing atmosphere where everyone is nice and helpful. The gym fosters a great sense of community, camaraderie, and a family-oriented environment, making it feel like a home away from home and a second family. Students of all ages are made to feel welcome and cared for from the moment they are greeted by name at the door by the friendly staff. The high caliber training includes a variety of classes such as Muay Thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and performance training. The coaches are consistently described as incredible, excellent, awesome, and amazing. They provide outstanding instruction, are always helpful and supportive, and genuinely care for each student, wanting everyone to have a positive experience and to succeed. Coaches maintain a balance of being straightforward and stern when needed, while also being caring, playful, and fun, which students respond very well to. Lessons are well thought out, well planned, and structured. Members report transformative positive effects, both physically and mentally, noting improvements in mood and physique. Parents observe significant positive differences in their children, including in behavior and academics, crediting the gym and its coaches. The gym is noted for not being just about business or raising fighters, but for maintaining a laid back and caring culture with high expectations. Many members express that joining was one of the best choices they have made and recommend the gym highly.
At 49 I started taking BJJ classes in July 2023 and my only regret is not starting sooner. The gym fosters a great sense of community and the coaches are excellent in instruction and are always helpful and supportive. They want everyone to have a positive experience and it shows in their product 10/10
January 2024
I love this gym, the people and atmosphere is amazing, everyone is so nice here and helpful. I’m training in jujitsu and kick boxing. I’m hoping to compete in MMA soon. I feel sensational and everyday I’m getting better and better. I love it here and I think you will too. ?
November 2023
i’ve been training here for a little over 8 months and it’s one of the best decisions i’ve ever made, a great gym with incredible coaches like coach alex and coach pat who have helped me tremendously, i would reccomend this gym to anyone looking to get into martial arts
