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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Huntsville
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Huntsville, Alabama
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
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliancehuntsville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (256) 427-3330
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 3–5 PM |
The classes they run
“Austin was a foundational part of the success enjoyed at the Alliance HQ in Atlanta GA as our head instructor for the kids and fundamental programs.”
“Austin was a foundational part of the success enjoyed at the Alliance HQ in Atlanta GA as our head instructor for the kids and fundamental programs.”
“His curriculum for kids and adults is fun, useful, and motivating because you’re learning practical self defense while mastering the basics.”
“If you are passionate about BJJ or are thinking about trying it for the first time, I highly encourage you to come see Austin at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Huntsville.”
What members say
“The Professor is super knowledgeable and takes his time teaching to make sure everyone is getting the techniques of the day.”
“If you are passionate about BJJ or are thinking about trying it for the first time, I highly encourage you to come see Austin at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Huntsville.”
“From the moment I walked in everyone was incredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home.”
“His curriculum for kids and adults is fun, useful, and motivating because you’re learning practical self defense while mastering the basics.”
“If you are passionate about BJJ or are thinking about trying it for the first time, I highly encourage you to come see Austin at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Huntsville.”
“The staff are all very friendly, the facilities are clean and well appointed.”
From the reviews
I am honored and grateful to have trained under Professor Austin for about one year. Perhaps a spell longer. In addition to being a talented teacher and highly proficient in the art of jiu jitsu, I believe Austin Broach is a...Wizard...or a Transmuter of sorts.
Huntsville is very lucky to have the alliance team led by Austin. Ive trained with Austin for almost 10 years when he was our instructor. I would not hesitate to stop by and train with them and their world class instruction.
I trained under Austin when he was an instructor at the Alliance HQ in Atlanta, GA. I travel for work, and my job finally brought me close enough to visit so I could once again train with him after he came to Huntsville to open his academy.
I'll start by saying I've belonged to many gyms since 2009 and I can honestly say that I have never come across a gym and/or instructor that encapsulated what it means to be a leader and a mentor.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Huntsville
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Huntsville comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Huntsville
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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