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Alpha Miami Grappling Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Miami, Florida
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alphamiamigrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (786) 400-9227
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9–10 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We’re now at our third gym, having moved again because our kids are highly competitive and we wanted them in the most competitive environment possible.”
“My kids attend the homeschooling program and spend their days there from 9 AM to 8 PM, training in gi, no gi, and strength & conditioning, all in one day.”
“The kids’ competition team is strong, united, and travels all over the country, winning wherever they go.”
“They’ve built friendships, learned self-defense, and gained so much confidence.”
“Ther are close to 100 kids a night from all levels and all ages .”
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What members say
“The coaches are multiple-time international champions, and the entire Sainz family makes this place welcoming, safe, and truly inspiring for the kids.”
“My dad brought me here before season began and it helped me become a state placer, Coach carlos and the alpha community is so supportive and there is nothing more you can ask for”
“My sons have gained so much confidence, focus, and self-discipline with their training here.”
“They truly felt like family, but their focus wasn’t on competition due to their size.”
“The atmosphere is super comfortable and the place squeaky clean .”
From the reviews
Awesome gym! Was in town for a few days and attended a couple classes. Very welcoming like a family and they push you to do your best. If you live in the Miami area and want to reach your full potential this is the place for you!
The best jiu jitsu team a girl could ask for!! Grateful for being part of such an incredible group of individuals who push you to be better everyday. The environment is like no other and especially thankful for Coach Corban and his guidance! Truly feels like a second family! Make sure to check them out!
Hands down the Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Miami. I love that they are a family owned business, where the entire family pitches in. Coach Carlos knows how to work with each and every child. My children have become stronger and more confident. They love to be there and that is the most import thing to me.
WOW JUST INCREDIBLY WOW. The training for the youth program is 100 percent spot on. My son Jake is a youth competitor now for close to 6 years. We have have trained at a few south Fl schools and dropped in at various schools around the country .
New to BJJ? Start at Alpha Miami Grappling Jiu Jitsu
Alpha Miami Grappling Jiu Jitsu 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 Alpha Miami Grappling Jiu Jitsu
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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