Hanto Union BJJ

Hanto Union BJJ is led by Michael Renfroe, a black belt with nearly two decades of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience rooted in the Relson Gracie lineage. Michael began training in the early 2000s while attending Georgia Southern University, where he helped manage one of the nation’s first collegiate BJJ clubs and coached a competitive team. His background also includes teaching Jiu-Jitsu to soldiers at Fort Stewart and federal law enforcement officers at FLETC in Glynco, Georgia. Since opening Hanto Union in 2019, he has focused on developing students from diverse backgrounds, including college communities and public service professionals. Training at Hanto Union emphasizes a balanced approach to Jiu-Jitsu, with instruction covering standing positions, ground control from both top and bottom, and the interplay between defense and offense. Students work on breaking and preventing control, guard retention, passing, pins, submission holds, and takedowns. The curriculum is designed to build calmness under pressure, which is essential for self-defense and competition alike. The academy offers dedicated gi classes on Tuesdays and no-gi sessions on Thursdays, with open mat time on Saturdays that welcomes adults for both gi and no-gi training. Youth classes for ages 8 to 15 run three times a week and focus on teaching fundamentals through interactive lessons that foster discipline, confidence, and respect. Private lessons are also available by request, providing tailored instruction for students seeking additional guidance. Hanto Union’s schedule and programming reflect a practical, skill-oriented approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Statesboro, emphasizing consistent progression and technical competence.

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