Jiu-Jitsu Near Fort Stewart, GA

Located just a 5-10 minute drive from Fort Stewart, Team Kalista Martial Arts is the premier destination for military personnel and their families. With easy on/off access via Highway 196 or Veterans Pkwy, getting to the gym after a long day on base is simple and straightforward.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is rapidly being adopted across military and law enforcement defensive tactics programs—and for good reason. Professor Kaelum Kalista is an active police officer who understands the specific physical and mental demands placed on service members. We don't just teach sport jiu-jitsu; we teach practical self-defense and hand-to-hand combat techniques that align with modern combatives.

Our curriculum focuses on control, distance management, and survival. These are skills that are critical both on duty and off, giving you the ability to de-escalate and manage physical confrontations without relying solely on strikes.

Built for the Military Lifestyle

We understand the military lifestyle is unpredictable. That's why we offer flexible scheduling with 19 classes per week to accommodate shift workers, field problems, and deployments. Most importantly, we never lock you into a long-term contract. If you get orders or deploy, your training pauses without penalty.

We also cater to military families. Our kids program runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, making it easy for spouses to manage schedules. It's a great way to build confidence, discipline, and resilience in the next generation.

"Team Kalista's BJJ has been a game changer and a life saver for me and my profession. My job is very physical and it requires me to be very confrontational."

Have questions? Give us a call.