Union Team BJJ

Union Team BJJ in Alpharetta is led by Grandmaster Ricardo Murgel, one of fewer than a dozen 9th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts actively teaching in the United States. With more than 40 years of experience and a curriculum refined over decades, Grandmaster Murgel emphasizes a Martial Jiu-Jitsu approach that blends classic BJJ, practical self-defense, and striking fundamentals. His teaching philosophy is rooted in building discipline, confidence, and real-world skills for every student, whether their focus is self-protection or competition. Classes are structured by age and experience, starting with the Young Warriors program for kids ages 6–12. These sessions use engaging drills and games to teach discipline and foundational BJJ movements, with a strong emphasis on building self-confidence. Teen classes (13–17) introduce more advanced techniques, competition preparation, and real-world self-defense scenarios, while adults benefit from a progression through fundamentals, intermediate, and advanced material. The curriculum is consistent across all age groups, grounded in Grandmaster Murgel’s system and delivered by a team of black belts he has personally graduated. Union Team BJJ offers dedicated training for those interested in sport competition, including strategy, takedowns, guard work, and mental preparation for high-level events. While competition is never required, the academy has produced national and world champions among its students and affiliates. The facility is wheelchair accessible and serves families from Alpharetta and surrounding areas. All classes are taught with direct input from Grandmaster Murgel, maintaining a standard of authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction that traces directly to his decades of expertise.

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