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Renzo Gracie Alabama
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mobile, Alabama
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (251) 423-4165
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My granddaughter's have been working with Roberto for about three years now.”
“You get to learn self defense with Gi and no Gi which will benefit you all around.”
“You get to learn self defense with Gi and no Gi which will benefit you all around.”
“He spends one on one time with them and is gentle with his teaching.”
“In that time, she’s not only developed a strong foundation in Jiu Jitsu (and self defense, which makes this mom happy), but she’s also gained so much confidence in herself.”
What members say
“I know many instructors in this business, and I will say without hesitation that Robert is the real deal and the best instructor I have ever came across.”
“Friendly, patient, skilled, and dedicated to the Gracie methods of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you won't find a better teacher to guide your journey in self-defense.”
“professor roberto descailleaux's knowledge of technique and leverage is unsurpassed, and creates a great and patient learning environment for his students.”
“I joined for cardio and exercises purposes, so far I have lost right around 10lbs in just a few weeks.”
“I have trained only a few weeks, but I can feel from the skills of his students that prolonged exposure to Renzo Gracie Alabama will result in serious jiu jitsu skills.”
“In that time, she’s not only developed a strong foundation in Jiu Jitsu (and self defense, which makes this mom happy), but she’s also gained so much confidence in herself.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for the best Jiu Jitsu in the area, look no further than Renzo Gracie of Alabama. Lead by 3rd degree black belt Roberto Descailleaux, Roberto trained under the legendary Renzo Gracie and has also trained with many other world-class fighters and Jiu Jitsu practitioners including Georges St Pierre,…
If you want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, lose weight, attain and maintain flexibility, then this is the place for you! I am a 60 year old retired Army guy...and Robert coming to Mobile was the best thing that could have happened to me.
I have trained Bjj for about 4.5 years, seen several teaching styles, and worked with quite a few people. Roberto’s classes are structured in a very engaging and practical way that promotes a flow of movement. Personally, I really enjoy the friendly atmosphere and positive environment.
I’ve been training with Roberto at Renzo Gracie Alabama a little over two months, and I could ask for a better gym and instructor! Roberto is great about really breaking down the movements and techniques, so that you get the absolute best position and alignment.
Your first BJJ class at Renzo Gracie Alabama
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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