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Hanto Union Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Statesboro, Georgia

BJJ gym No-gi

Plan your first class

  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule hantobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 912-541-6086

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 11 am–1 pm
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 Hanto Union Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🩳 No-Gi

“I have noticed major developments in my submission grappling ability as a result of Mike Renfroe’s teaching.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“The classes and the open mat are helping me step up my game.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“As a young man just entering the real world, I’ve struggled with confidence and self-acceptance.”

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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 Hanto Union Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo

“Incredible instruction provided by the highest ranked jiu jitsu instructor in the Boro with a strong background in Judo.”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 9 mentions

“If you’re looking for a martial arts school with appropriately rigorous training, great community, and excellent coaching, then this is the place for you.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Besides the welcoming environment and positive attitudes of everyone, I like how the instructor incorporates different types of grappling techniques.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“Besides the welcoming environment and positive attitudes of everyone, I like how the instructor incorporates different types of grappling techniques.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“As a young man just entering the real world, I’ve struggled with confidence and self-acceptance.”

From the reviews

If you’re looking for a martial arts school with appropriately rigorous training, great community, and excellent coaching, then this is the place for you. As a young man just entering the real world, I’ve struggled with confidence and self-acceptance.

★★★★★ — Jesse, Jul 2024

My teacher and teammates here at Hanto Union have inspired me to become a better athlete and juijiteiro. Besides the welcoming environment and positive attitudes of everyone, I like how the instructor incorporates different types of grappling techniques.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Aug 2023

I started going to Hanto Union Jiu Jitsu in the fall of 2023. I only went a handful of times, but I really enjoyed it. I started again in March of 2025. This time I've stuck with it and really enjoy it.

★★★★★ — Nick, Jul 2025

Hanto Jiu Jitsu provides quality instruction in a safe, clean, and challenging environment that will benefit you mentally, physically, and socially. Mike is an excellent instructor with extensive experience who will push you to improve while respecting your abilities.

★★★★★ — John, Aug 2020

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Your first BJJ class at Hanto Union 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 Hanto Union Jiu-Jitsu

409 Clairborne Ave, Statesboro, GA30458

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