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Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Foley, Alabama

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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 gulfcoastjiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 205-919-6473

Hours

Monday 6–8 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 6–8 pm
Thursday 5:30–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“Coach Carlos is fantastic with both the kids and the adults.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“loved every sec of practice 100% recommend for anyone, if you go on a gi or no gi day you can still pop in for easy 20$ loved every second of it”

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🥋 Gi

“loved every sec of practice 100% recommend for anyone, if you go on a gi or no gi day you can still pop in for easy 20$ loved every second of it”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Carlos was an excellent coach and the level of jiu jitsu these guys and girls had was top notch.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Such a great family and friendly atmosphere where everyone is there to help each other, learn and have fun along with good technical training from beginners to advance.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“Such a great family and friendly atmosphere where everyone is there to help each other, learn and have fun along with good technical training from beginners to advance.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“Super relaxed atmosphere and solid instruction, helped me remember some arm bar details I forgot and learned a few more.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“If you want a safe, clean, and fun family environment to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu… This is the hidden gem you are looking for.”

From the reviews

I am a regular member of this gym. You won’t find a more encouraging, accepting, or caring gym around. Coach Carlos is fantastic with both the kids and the adults. If you want a safe, clean, and fun family environment to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu… This is the hidden gem you are looking for.

★★★★★ — Peter, Aug 2021

During vacation my buddy talked me into giving jiu jitsi a try. We came to this gym and had a wonderful experience. The instructors were very informative and helpful. They took their time to explain positions and concepts. Very welcoming folks, clean establishment, and the members were helpful as well.

★★★★★ — Nathan, Jul 2024

I was able to drop in for a few nights while in town for work. Great atmosphere! Coaches clearly are having fun and their energy flows to the entire school. Was made to feel welcome and the training was great. Thanks! Hope I get back some day.

★★★★★ — Bob, Oct 2022

loved every sec of practice 100% recommend for anyone, if you go on a gi or no gi day you can still pop in for easy 20$ loved every second of it

★★★★★ — Shaulue, Jul 2024

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Your first BJJ class at Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

213 9th Ave, Foley, AL36535

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