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Jucao Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alpharetta, Georgia
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 jucaojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 678-336-9616
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His knowledge of BJJ and MMA goes very deep, and he pays close attention to details and fundamentals that actually work.”
“My son has also trained under Jucao for the last 3 years and has won several medals because of the high-level training, discipline, and attention he gives the kids.”
“My son has also trained under Jucao for the last 3 years and has won several medals because of the high-level training, discipline, and attention he gives the kids.”
“Whether your goal is self-defense, competition, getting in shape, or just being around a solid group of people, I highly recommend training with Professor Jucao.”
“The classes at Jucao Jiu Jitsu are expertly structured to cater to all skill levels, making it accessible for beginners while still challenging for more experienced practitioners.”
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“When I first met Jucao and realized who he was and how influential he was in the jujitsu and mma world, I knew my family was lucky that he decided to open in Alpharetta.”
“My son’s BJJ journey has led him to win several medals and inspired him to wrestle in HS.”
What members say
“I’ve been training under Professor Jucao since 2014 and can honestly say he’s one of the best coaches and professors around.”
“The classes at Jucao Jiu Jitsu are expertly structured to cater to all skill levels, making it accessible for beginners while still challenging for more experienced practitioners.”
“When I first met Jucao and realized who he was and how influential he was in the jujitsu and mma world, I knew my family was lucky that he decided to open in Alpharetta.”
“His knowledge of BJJ and MMA goes very deep, and he pays close attention to details and fundamentals that actually work.”
“My son has also trained under Jucao for the last 3 years and has won several medals because of the high-level training, discipline, and attention he gives the kids.”
“Over the years I’ve learned a tremendous amount from him, earned my black belt under him, and made a lot of great friendships through the gym as well.”
From the reviews
Jucao has been my professor for three years this past September. If you're looking to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from one of the best, he gets my recommendation. He turns people who are serious about learning the system into machines. Strength is important, but useless without technique. This guy knows technique.
Coach Jucao is a great mentor. His knowledge of jiu jitsu is the very top tier. His lineage is straight from the birthplace of Brazilian jiu jitsu… the Gracie family in Brazil. Jucao is a patient and dedicated teacher. He will have an answer for any question you may have.
Just finished my second class and this is by far one of the best martial arts experiences I’ve ever had! Jucao is very knowledgeable and has the real world experience to teach everything you could need! He is also very patient and taylors his teaching to each student!
My daughter has been going to Jucao jiu jitsu for over a year and she absolutely loves it. She’s learning self defense, as well as discipline and respect. She’s motivated after each class and loves attending. Can’t wait to see all she will do with everything she is learning
New to BJJ? Start at Jucao Jiu-Jitsu
Jucao Jiu-Jitsu 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 Jucao 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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