Urso Jiu Jitsu

Urso Jiu Jitsu is led by Professor Darquan Graham, a Hephzibah native with over 13 years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience and more than 15 years in martial arts including Judo, Kickboxing, and MMA. Graham trained extensively under Professor Joshua Miller of Terra Guerra Jiu Jitsu before founding Urso in May 2022. His intention was to build a local academy connected to the community where families and individuals could develop martial arts skills, self-defense, and discipline in a safe environment. The gym shares a close relationship with his family’s longstanding business, Dennis Barbecue, underscoring its local roots. Classes at Urso Jiu Jitsu accommodate a wide age range starting from young children as early as age three with the “Little Warriors” program, which focuses on foundational BJJ techniques in the gi. Kids also have dedicated gi classes and a home school program that allows for flexible scheduling. Adults train in both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, alongside MMA striking and kickboxing sessions, reflecting the founder’s mixed martial arts background. The curriculum emphasizes steady progression, personal growth, and practical self-defense. The academy’s facility is wheelchair accessible and hosts multiple classes daily, including midday and evening sessions. Drop-in students are accepted, providing opportunities for visitors to experience the training firsthand. Urso Jiu Jitsu aims to be a place where everyone—whether new to martial arts or continuing their journey—can find focused training grounded in technical skill and mutual respect.

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