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I came over from England, and asked to join a session and absolutely loved the place. It has a fantastic atmosphere, lovely people, and has a warm family environment. Professor George, is friendly, and articulates drills & movements very well. I felt extremely welcome! unfortunately I was only able to train a month, and was incredibly sad to stop!I plan to return as soon as possible, it is a fantastic place.

This place has literally helped me change my life for the good. Mind body and soul are all worked on here. The Professor, George Wehby, is very skilled and knowledgeable and has helped guide me on the way to becoming the best version of myself!

Had a fantastic birthday party for Jack at Lionheart today. All the kids were engaged, busy, and loved the obstacle course. Thank you George, Dustin and J.D. for making this a fun event for everyone!

Ive been a member of Lionheart for around 2 years now, and I cant say enough good about it. Ive been around combat sports and martial arts for some time now, and Professor Wehby is by far the most superior instructor that I have had the pleasure of learning from.The atmosphere thats been created at this academy allows beginners to learn without feeling uncomfortable while also pushing the more advanced students to improve.Awesome place.

Great place with a great atmosphere. George is truly passionate about the art and takes a principle approach to teaching. Perfect environment for the beginner or advanced student. Become a part of the Lion Heart family!

This school provides the perfect blend of a fun, welcoming environment and quality instruction. I have trained in eight different styles at various locations over the past 21 years, and Professor Wehby is by far the most accommodating instructor I have ever had the pleasure of training under. Whether you’re an experienced grappler, a striker who struggles with grappling (like me), or new to martial arts all together, this is the place to be. I truly can’t speak highly enough of Professor Wehby and his academy.

Great family atmosphere, wonderful place to train. Instructors teach the Jujitsu concepts like no where else I’ve been. I’d give it ten stars if I could.

I am a new student and cant say enough good things about both the instructor(George Wehby) or the people/enviroment at this school. George and the class have welcomed me open arms and made my first uncomfortable classes of not knowing anyone both inviting and accepted. I look forward to every class I attend not for just the teaching but also the camaraderie.

George Wehby is a true jiu jitsu gentleman. I have had him down to my school in Auburn to teach a seminar and every student loved having him. He teaches jiu jitsu concepts that have lasting impressions on students. His character and professionalism in the jiu jitsu community is unrivaled.

Regardless of what you believe about the Covid-19 pandemic, In an athletic facility it is REQUIRED by law to wear a mask when interacting with clients. The head instructor George Wehby said some very concerning things in response to a friends facebook post regarding wearing face masks. The attitude he expressed towards masks show a complete disregard for the safety of others with no explanation beyond what amounts to I dont wanna and you cant make me! These are the behaviors of a child, not a veteran of the armed forces or an educator. If he is not willing to do the bare minimum to protect the well-being of others I would not want him teaching anything to my children. His arrogant attitude alone is disgusting but if what he is saying holds true in his Do Jo, it is also illegal, and a danger to the children he instructs and their families.

Can’t recommend Lionheart and Professor Wheby enough. Moved here a month ago and everyone has been extremely welcoming. Professor Wheby is a gifted teacher and sets a tone that I really appreciate.

Every single person there was very friendly and welcoming. They all came up, introduced themselves, shook my hand unprompted.Great place to train.They even had a blue belt that looked exactly like Brad Pitt with a beard named david.

I walked into this gym to just check it out 1 day. I have no prior experience with any martial arts. I like the way George broke every move down step by step & explained why it was done this way. He makes sure all levels of experience are understanding each move. Great place. Very friendly environment from the time I walked through the door. Students & instructor are great. Ive been to a few class now & cant wait to go to the next.

Good instruction in jiu jitsu and in our spiritual life also.

Hands down the best thing Ive ever done for myself! George is a fantastic teacher and really knows how to help you as an individual. Most fun thing you can do to lose weight and learn a skill. It has helped change my life and it can definitely do the same for you!

My son and I have both been training under Professor Wehby for about 9 months. Not only have we improved our fitness, but BJJ challenges each of us every session. This allows us to grow together as we each walk our walk in the gym. The instruction is top notch and the culture of the gym is very welcoming and accepting. Please come out and join us!

My daughter and I trained with Coach George for about a year. We both really enjoyed it and I feel like he helped advance the skill level of both of us. I hope to be able to train with him more in the future.

Going to Lionheart Academy is one of the best decisions Ive made. Really good atmosphere, and a great coach! Its definitely worth looking into.

The Lion Heart Academy has a very welcoming atmosphere and the majority of the students are working professionals. There is a good mix of male and female students as well as ages and experience levels. I am 42 years old and I am not the oldest or the youngest. The instructor (George) is one of the best BJJ teachers that I have ever trained with. I travel all over the country for work so I say this having had the opportunity to train at many well-known BJJ schools. The big difference with George is that he spends a lot of time covering the body mechanics of the technique. This teaching style makes it very easy to adapt the techniques discussed in class to different scenarios. The class sizes are small so there is a lot of individualized instruction. My game has completely evolved since training there.

Professor George is an experienced Jiu Jitsu black belt with the heart of a teacher. Quite a bit of individualized instruction even in group class setting. Everyone is welcomed, and very diversified classes with different sexes, conditioning and experience allows everyone to learn at their own pace without intimidation. Professor George is the best I have trained with. The training facility is new and clean and the rates are very affordable.

George is hands down the best BJJ instructor around. His teaching style is straightforward and easily understood. All of the people at the gym are extremely welcoming and helpful.

George Wehby is one of the best in his craft of Jiu Jitsu! The lessons of character and discipline he has instilled in my son are priceless!!!

George Wehby is a great instructor with a wealth of knowledge in BJJ, and trains a great group of people that Ive been fortunate enough to meet and roll with. Every day I walk in is a challenge to myself to learn, to train hard, and to look for ways to improve. Lion Heart Academy is the place to go to if you want to develop in Jiu-Jitsu and as person overall.

As a 40 year old woman who is not and has never been an athlete or sporty or even graceful, I am astonished at how much I enjoy learning a martial art, and specifically, training at the Lion Heart Academy. I have never done anything like this in my life, even as a child, so it took me years to get up the courage to give this a try and now I sincerely regret not having embarked on this journey much earlier in my life. Coach George has created an inviting atmosphere of learning, where being open, friendly and respectful is the norm. He is an extremely good teacher who knows his stuff which is important to me - if I am going to invest in myself and invest in a new skill, I want to learn it correctly and trust that my teacher knows what he is talking about. There are many schools of BJJ out there and they are not all created equal. BJJ is an excellent activity for women, I have learned tricks for defending myself against larger men, I am improving my coordination and core strength and I have met new friends.

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George at the Lion Heart Academy has had a profound effect on the way that I view and practice BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). He is a gifted instructor, breaking the subject matter down into ideas and principles, instead of trying to have his students memorize dozens of techniques like the steps to an overly elaborate dance. Great for over 40, out of shape guys like me to get back into shape and have fun doing it. You wont find better martial arts instruction in the Birmingham, Hoover, and Alabama area!

Professor George Wehby is one of the most amazing instructors that I have met in my martial arts journey. His ability to understand and communicate the principles and concepts of Jiu Jitsu are unparalleled. If you are in the Birmingham area this is were you need to train. If you are not in the area make the drive. You will be glad you did.

Awesome guy!!! Awesome place!!!!!