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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Classes and Personal Training in Buford, GA

About Creighton Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Creighton MMA has been changing the lives of members in the Suwanee area since 2003. CMMA offers Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ), Mixed Martial Arts Striking (MMA), Kids Martial Arts and Group Fitness Classes. 

Owned and operated by Paul Creighton, a 4th degree black belt under Renzo Gracie. Paul has dedicated his life to the martial arts, earning black belts in multiple disciplines, and achieving numerous accolades throughout his career.

Conveniently located 2 miles from Suwanee Town Center, just minutes away from Sugar Hill, Buford, Lawrenceville and Johns Creek. CMMA attracts people from all over the Gwinnett Atlanta metro area.

Get started today! We would love to have you come try a class for free and take a tour, meet some of our students and instructors, and see what all of our positive reviews are all about.

We look forward to hearing from you soon, and seeing you on the mats!

Head instructor Paul Creighton demonstrates a Kimura submission hold from the top position during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session.

Start the Journey. Change Your Life!

Welcome to CMMA—where growth begins and transformation happens. This is your first step toward a stronger, more confident you.

Programs offered at Creighton MMA & Fitness

We offer Brazilian Jiujitsu, MMA Striking, Fitness Kickboxing and Total Body Fitness Classes.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Developed by the Gracie family and created to enable a smaller individual to dominate a much larger and more powerful person.

Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors in a grappling match, with one applying an armbar submission.

Mixed Martial Arts

Our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Striking classes focus on Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Wrestling techniques to round out a complete self defense system.

(MMA) Striking Classes

Kids BJJ & MMA

Help your kids build confidence, discipline and lifelong skills through fun and empowering martial arts training!

Kids BJJ / MMA Classes
Two young martial artists, one in a white gi with an orange belt and the other in a blue gi with a yellow belt, pose with boxing gloves in a gym.

Fitness Kickboxing

45 minute Group Fitness classes that will challenge you through heavy bag combinations and calisthenics.

Group Kickboxing Classes

Total Body Fitness (TBF)

Our TBF classes are high energy 35 minute HIIT classes that focus on fundamental movements and cardio exercises that will burn away fat and build muscle.

Group HIIT Classes

Wrestling/Judo Takedowns

In our BJJ and MMA classes we focus our takedowns on wrestling and judo techniques to bring the fight to the ground.

Takedown Classes

Personal Training: Martial Arts and Fitness

If you are looking for One on One sessions in any of our programs we have highly experienced instructors that can lead you through private lessons.

Personal Training

Academy Hours

Monday

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday

8:15 AM – 1:00 PM

What Our Students Are Saying…

“All the trainers are great! Creighton is a comfortable environment where you can get an awesome workout and learn new techniques! I would recommend Creighton to anyone who is willing to sweat!!”
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Paul Creighton – Head Instructor

Paul Creighton began studying martial arts at the age of five. He started with wrestling, and wrestled competitively throughout high school and college. As a competitive wrestler in high school and college, Creighton compiled a 134-16-1 (win-loss-tie) record and was a Junior Olympic Gold Medalist. While obtaining his Bachelors degree in health science at SUNY Brockport, Paul began goshin jutsu karate, Japanese ju-jitsu, and judo where he went on to obtain a Black Belt in each of these disciplines.

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Meet the Team

Head instructor Paul Creighton demonstrating a guillotine choke on his student from the bottom position.

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