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Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee
4.9 ★★★★★ 237 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tallahassee, Florida
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 zicrobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 850-210-3569
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Felipe and his team of professors teach fundamentals through advanced technique with second to none attention to detail and emphasize building good character.”
“This summer I started my grandson in jujitsu & because I had seen Zicro Academy several times we went in for his free trial class.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I visited Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Tallahassee for four classes (two gi and two no-gi), and I had an amazing experience.”
“If you’re looking to build confidence, improve your fitness, learn real self-defense, or compete at a high level, this is the place to be in Tallahassee.”
“If you’re looking to build confidence, improve your fitness, learn real self-defense, or compete at a high level, this is the place to be in Tallahassee.”
“Felipe, the owner, was extremely welcoming and structured each class to challenge all levels—from white belts to black belts.”
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What members say
“6th degree Black belt Professor Felipe Neto is the most experienced professional in the area, and his coaching staff genuinely care about each student’s growth on and off the mats.”
“The instruction is world-class, with attention to detail that helps both beginners and advanced students improve every day.”
“Professor Felipe and his staff make it a point to treat everyone as a member of the family and make Zicro as a secondary home.”
“Felipe and his team of professors teach fundamentals through advanced technique with second to none attention to detail and emphasize building good character.”
“I have watched my son grow into a confident yet humble young man here.”
“If you’re looking to build confidence, improve your fitness, learn real self-defense, or compete at a high level, this is the place to be in Tallahassee.”
From the reviews
Our son has been training jiu jitsu since we was 5 years old at Zicro Academy and he has just turned 8. It has done wonders for his confidence and his ability to interact with other children. Felipe and Fernanda are wonderful with the kids as well as with the parents.
When someone dedicates their life to a craft it is displayed in the product. Training under one of Felipe’s satellite gyms, I’ll often get to come to Zicro in Tallahassee, and I am constantly challenged by the students that train under Felipe every week. The environment is welcoming and professional.
This summer I started my grandson in jujitsu & because I had seen Zicro Academy several times we went in for his free trial class. Our grandson is 9 & the class size can be fairly full on the Tues/Thur class but less full in the Wed class.
My son and I started training Jiu Jitsu over 5 years ago at this gym. From the moment I walked in the door I knew this was the place for us. This gym is clean and professional.
New to BJJ? Start at Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee
Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee 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 Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee
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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