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Union Team BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 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 (ages 6–17) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule unionteambjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 770-865-2758
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Grand Master is not only the highest level you can get, he is a great teach, a super nice guy and amazing with the kids.”
“Warriors Forge Competition Training was a great experience for both of my boys, ages 8 and 12.”
“Classes are small enough that you get plenty of one on one training and the workout is second to none.”
“We take him to other places for open mats and he still prefers the GM's academy.”
“The school is clean and there are a variety of accessories used to mix up the training and teach self defence and other specialties.”
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What members say
“A great gym with a world class instructor, great people, a winners atmosphere and place to learn bjj or improve your game.”
“From the moment we walked in, the coaches and students were welcoming, professional, and clearly passionate about jiu-jitsu.”
“From the moment we walked in, the coaches and students were welcoming, professional, and clearly passionate about jiu-jitsu.”
“The instruction was top-notch—clear details, lots of drilling, and a perfect balance of discipline and fun.”
“If you want your child to grow—not just in jiu-jitsu, but in discipline, confidence, and toughness—this is the place.”
“My kids have been doing competitions before but now they feel a lot more confident about them.”
From the reviews
I came in as a visitor to Union BJJ and felt extremely welcomed by Master Murgel and his staff. The training was excellent! Visiting a school can sometimes make you feel very out of place but I didn't feel that here. If Master Murgel saw something I could improve on he gently and quietly corrected and instructed.
5 Stars!! While on a business trip to Alpharetta, GA I had the pleasure and honor to train with Master Murgel and his team. I had an experience in a way that I can only explain as incredible.
All I can say is Wow! My niece and nephew attend this Jiu Jitsu school. I visited last year and attended their practice thinking what attention Master Murgel gave them. Tonight with the class over 3x's the size it was awesome to see the same if not more amazing training!
Our son has been training here for almost 2 years. Best decision we have ever made for him. This is a place where champions are made. Grand Master Murgel has given our son a path to be a man of character. We take him to other places for open mats and he still prefers the GM's academy.
New to BJJ? Start at Union Team BJJ
Union Team BJJ 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 Union Team BJJ
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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