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Alpha Miami Grappling South
5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Miami, Florida
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alphamiamigrapplingsouth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (786) 769-9800
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The facility itself is spotless, well-maintained, and welcoming, making it a perfect environment for both kids and adults to learn and train.”
“This school provides an excellent environment for learning self-defense, and it’s clear that the coaches are truly dedicated to their students’ success.”
“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about every student’s growth—whether you’re brand new or experienced on the mats.”
Other martial arts here
“Coming from a judo background and being neurodivergent I get nervous going to new bjj gyms due to some bad experiences I had but everyone made me feel right at home.”
What members say
“The coach is great with kids, super patient, and makes the classes fun while still teaching them technique, respect and discipline.”
“The facility itself is spotless, well-maintained, and welcoming, making it a perfect environment for both kids and adults to learn and train.”
“From the moment you walk in, you'll feel right at home thanks to the friendly community and wonderful instructors.”
“The coaches genuinely invest in your progress, the training partners are skilled and respectful, and every class is organized with attention to detail.”
“The coach is great with kids, super patient, and makes the classes fun while still teaching them technique, respect and discipline.”
“The gym is clean and well-equipped, offering the perfect environment to train on the mats while also having gym equipment for a workout session.”
From the reviews
We showed up out of the blue to the gym. We aren’t from Miami, but had heard of the gym from our coach all the way from Arkansas. Julian and the team met the hype. Great with kids, teaches all aspects of the sport, very technical in style.
Went for the first time finally with my partner who’s a member there. Super clean place, great people, pristine mats, and a nice calm environment. Coming from a judo background and being neurodivergent I get nervous going to new bjj gyms due to some bad experiences I had but everyone made me feel right at home.
Amazing coaches and a great environment!!! Julian has great knowledge and a great rapport with the athletes. We highly recommend anyone looking to start a jiu jitsu and grappling journey to give them a try or if you are looking to improve your skills swing by to try it out you won’t be dissatisfied.
My husband and I are so happy we found this jiu-jitsu school for our son. From day one, everyone has been so welcoming and supportive. Our son has really loved it so far and has felt very comfortable fitting in.
New to BJJ? Start at Alpha Miami Grappling South
Alpha Miami Grappling South 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 Alpha Miami Grappling South
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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