History
Our Alpharetta location is the world headquarters of the Union Team BJJ organization. It was founded on September 13th, 1985 by Grand Master Ricardo Murgel in Brazil. The Union Team organization also has affiliates in the US, Brazil, South Korea, as well as several countries throughout Eastern Europe.
Specialties
At Union Team BJJ, we offer a wide range of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, including Kids BJJ (ages 8-12), Teen BJJ (ages 13-17), and Adults/Masters BJJ (Adults ages 18-29, and Masters 30+). Our training methods are unique and cover every level of Jiu Jitsu practitioner, from brand-new to highly advanced BJJ students, with specific instruction for each level. Mental strength, functional conditioning, character development, skills training, and REAL-WORLD self defense techniques form the core of every one of our classes. Every Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at Union Team BJJ is lead by Grand Master Ricardo Murgel, one of the few Ninth Degree Black Belts in the world, certified by the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF #28930). Master 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.