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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Atlanta
4.9 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Part of Alliance
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliancebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 770-458-9825
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Friday | 7–8:30 am, 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids classes I’ve seen before our nightly adult classes are always high energy.”
“I came for the Saturday nogi and they had very knowledgeable instructors with a good size class and even better rolls.”
“I dropped in on a random Tuesday for the lunch class because my no-gi class at my usual gym was canceled that day.”
“But Alliance is more than the most accomplished team name in BJJ (more IBJJF Team Titles than anyone else).”
“With various levels from beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes - you’re always in an environment that will challenge you to thrive whatever your goals.”
What members say
“Professor Danny was incredibly knowledgeable and had a relaxed teaching style, breaking down advanced sequences in a way that was easy to understand.”
“With various levels from beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes - you’re always in an environment that will challenge you to thrive whatever your goals.”
“Everyone was welcoming and respectful, the facility was clean and well maintained, and the instruction was high quality with great attention to detail.”
“Everyone was welcoming and respectful, the facility was clean and well maintained, and the instruction was high quality with great attention to detail.”
“But Alliance is more than the most accomplished team name in BJJ (more IBJJF Team Titles than anyone else).”
“Alliance Headquarters Atlanta was an awesome host for the Metro Atlanta Jiu Jitsu Alliance first responder training.”
From the reviews
Alliance Jiu Jitsu is Top-Notch! I can’t say enough good things about Alliance Jiu Jitsu. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed like family. The instructors are not only incredibly skilled but also passionate about teaching—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, they meet you where…
Alliance Headquarters Atlanta was an awesome host for the Metro Atlanta Jiu Jitsu Alliance first responder training. Everyone was friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The academy has great vibes and a really positive atmosphere.
Was here in Atlanta for work and decided to find a gym close to where I was staying. Alliance came highly recommended for a drop in.called and spoke with Ursula (hope I am spelling that right) she was really helpful and friendly so I decided to stop by.
Great class and rolls here. Everyone welcomed me and professor Yusef made a point to sharpen the move of the day with me. Black belts rolled with me which I appreciated, because I was dropping in. Plus no mat fee and they loaned me a gi for no charge. Will definitely be back whenever I’m in town.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Atlanta
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Atlanta comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Atlanta
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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