The Baynes Family
Megalodon Gym is owned and operated by the Baynes Famliy. Casey Baynes is a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and along with his wife, Tracy, run the gym. Two of their daughters, Kati and Aly, both train and coach Jiu-Jitsu while also both helping manage the business. Where Kati manages the day-to-day needs of the gym, Aly manages Megalodon's social media and online presence as well as photographs events and programs.
Megalodon is a family in itself; our members are an extension of a family-like community of support and motivation.
SHUT UP AND FIGHT.
The Megalodon Way
Drawing strength from the profound legacy of our late founder, Arjan Scott Hicks, who passionately advocated for genuine sportsmanship and the rejection of ego, this philosophy serves as the cornerstone of our entire community.
It stands as a powerful mandate for every student to cultivate deep humility, uphold a standard of unwavering honor, and dedicate themselves to a path of rigorous, relentless discipline.
Whether you are actively training on the mats, testing your skills in high-stakes competition, or simply managing the challenges of your everyday life, these values provide the essential framework for a life lived with purpose and strength.
Google Reviews
Harrison
"I started my first class around 6 months ago. The coaches and the members of the gym are world class people and make the experience of entering a gym for the first time a lot easier and comfortable. Recommended to all."
Christian
"Best place to train at in GA!! This place will bring you in as family. Coach Casey Baynes creates a training environment that makes it contagious to want to keep training. Sunday open mats are also ridiculous!!"
James
"Megalodon offers a strong community that embraces those with a hunger to train and improve across all skill levels. It's a very welcoming enviroment and would 1000% reccomend any of the classes. Sunday night open mat @ 6pm, come train!"