TEACHING REAL BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU IN ALPHARETTA, GA SINCE 2007

Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts School in Alpharetta, GA

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Our Alpharetta Martial Arts Programs

Jiu Jitsu Training for Kids, Teens, & Adults

KIDS

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids
(Ages 8-12)

Our Young Warriors program is fun, engaging, and designed for kids aged 8-12 years old, focusing on discipline, self-confidence, and skill-building.
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TEENS

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Teens
(Ages 13-17)

For teens (13-17 years old), our classes introduce more advanced BJJ techniques, competition training, and self-defense.
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ADULTS

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Adults
(17 and Up)

Every adult should have the knowledge and confidence to be able to defend themselves. Our adult programs range from Fundamentals to Intermediate and Advanced.
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Welcome to Union Team BJJ in Alpharetta

35+ Years of Excellence in Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Training!

Founded by Grandmaster Ricardo Murgel in 1985, Union Team BJJ rated as the best school for martial arts in Alpharetta with affiliates all over the world.

At Union Team BJJ, we pride ourselves on teaching our students authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), and other martial arts. BJJ is an amazing mental and physical activity for kids, teens, young adults, and adults of all ages that are interested in learning practical real-world martial arts for real-world situations.

Competition Training & World-Class Coaching

In addition to the practical applications of jiu jitsu, Union Team BJJ in Alpharetta, GA also trains students according to their goals for competition in sport-oriented BJJ, including high-level competitions. We are proud to have dozens of local, national and world champions among our members and affiliates.

We take a huge amount of pride in providing our competitors with the best training in the world. Our goal is to help them achieve their competitive goals in the ever-growing sport of BJJ.

Striking & Self-Defense Training in Alpharetta for Kids & Adults

Striking & Self-Defense Training in Alpharetta for Kids & Adults

At Union Team BJJ, we don’t just specialize in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—we also offer striking and self-defense training, incorporating elements of Muay Thai, Karate, and real-world self-defense. If you’re looking to learn karate in Alpharetta, our striking programs provide a solid foundation in effective self-defense, footwork, and striking precision, making them ideal for children, teens, and adults who want to improve confidence, agility, and combat skills.

✔️ Expert striking instruction based on Karate and Muay Thai fundamentals.
✔️ Kid-friendly martial arts training that enhances coordination, focus, and self-control.
✔️ Adult striking programs designed to improve strength, flexibility, and combat skills.
✔️ A structured approach to self-defense, teaching effective techniques for real-world scenarios.

GM Murgel is an 8th degree black belt in karate. Our martial arts programs incorporate core elements of Karate, focusing on striking precision, defensive tactics, and combat awareness. This well-rounded approach ensures students develop practical skills for both sport and self-defense applications.

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Train with a Legend – Learn from Grandmaster Ricardo Murgel

9th Degree BJJ Red Belt & World-Renowned Instructor

“NOBODY CAN PROTECT YOU BUT YOU.” – Grandmaster Ricardo Murgel

Come to training The Real JIU-JITSU and PERSONAL PROTECTION directly from: GRANDMASTER RICARDO MURGEL ,Red Belt 9o Degree of Original Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Sport oriented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

P.O.S.T Defensive Tactics, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Firearms certified Guest

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Specific Training for Law Enforcement officers & Similar Activities.

Every Alpharetta martial arts class at Union Team BJJ is led by Grandmaster Murgel. He is one of the few Ninth Degree Black Belts in the world, certified by IBJJF(#28930) and FJJD(#144). Grandmaster Murgel is also a Judo Black Belt under the Judo Brazilian Federation as of 1974 and he incorporates this experience into all of his classes.

Grandmaster Murgel has over 50 years of experience training elite forces all over the world, as well as successfully coaching BJJ and MMA students of all ages and sizes to become statewide, national, and even world champions! 

Click the button below to learn more about Grandmaster Murgel or call us at (770) 865-2758 to book a class or a private lesson.

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