About Us

About Us

Welcome to Alliance Jiu Jitsu | Atlanta, where passion, discipline, and community come together on the mats. As part of the world-renowned Alliance Jiu Jitsu network, we are dedicated to providing top-tier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for individuals of all skill levels — from beginners to advanced competitors.

Our mission is simple: to create an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic environment where students can learn, grow, and push themselves both physically and mentally. Whether you’re here to improve your fitness, sharpen your technique, or compete at the highest levels, you’ll find a community that’s passionate about helping you reach your goals.

Welcome To
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu | Atlanta

We are the American headquarters of the most elite Jiu-Jitsu team in the world. Our Grandmaster, Romero ‘Jacare’ Cavalcanti, has trained countless World Champions, and he is 1 of only 6 people to have obtained a Black Belt from the legendary Rolls Gracie.

At Alliance Jiu Jitsu Atlanta, we take a holistic approach to training. We focus on:

Technique and Fundamentals

Perfecting the building blocks of Jiu Jitsu for students at all levels through our methodology .

Self-Defense

Giving our students the skills and confidence to defend themselves in any situation.

Competition

Preparing athletes for local, national, and international competitions, fostering a strong spirit of sportsmanship and excellence.

Community

Building a tight-knit family of practitioners who support each other both on and off the mats.

We understand that Jiu Jitsu isn’t just a sport — it’s a lifestyle. Our academy is a place where people come together, challenge themselves, and create lasting friendships.

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Alliance Headquarters

Alliance Headquarters is conveniently located off Roswell Road just inside the perimeter of I-285 in Sandy Springs, GA. Whether you are an early riser or not, we have class options from 7:00Am until 7:30pm to fit your needs!

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

  • Alliance BJJ HQ – A World-Class Experience I joined Alliance HQ in 2022 as a blue belt from another academy, and nothing could’ve prepared me for what came next. During my trial... Read More

    Doe Hoe Avatar Doe Hoe

    Really nice and talented professor and students! Clean and welcoming gym. Can’t wait to train here again 🙂

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  • Amazing atmosphere, amazing people great coaching !

    mehedi patwary Avatar mehedi patwary

    I can’t express enough how grateful I am to be a part of this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu family. From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming, supportive, and inspiring. The... Read More

    Casey Condon Avatar Casey Condon

    Excellent Jiu-Jitsu instruction and professors! My safe place.

    Ricardo Zuniga Avatar Ricardo Zuniga
  • I started training at alliance a year ago and I am forever grateful to Doc and the whole alliance family. Doc is kind, patient, and is an excellent coach. He... Read More

    gobarons Avatar gobarons

    We were a diverse group of guys visiting from out of town, gathering for an open mat session. The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, with these individuals displaying professionalism and world-class... Read More

    Zach Peacock Avatar Zach Peacock

    I did a fundamentals class recently and I really enjoyed the professors intentional communication to help maneuver new moves and be safe. A great gym, I will keep training here.

    G E Avatar G E
  • Patient instructor and well paced. mix of all skill levels keeps the material accessible. Never felt left behind. Would definitely recommend

    Congo Bush Pilot Avatar Congo Bush Pilot

    Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Excellent instruction. Thank you for having me while I was visiting town...

    David Law Avatar David Law

    The instructors are great and so is the atmosphere. I would highly recommend Alliance to people looking to learn self-defense or wanting to get back into shape. I also appreciate... Read More

    Thomas Hare Avatar Thomas Hare
  • Joining Alliance Headquarters has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I initially signed up just to stay active and move my body, but what I’ve gained here... Read More

    Megan Berounsky Avatar Megan Berounsky

    Best BJJ gym in the Atlanta area! Always great people, rolls, and lots of sweat. I've been training here for about two and a half years, and even the visitors... Read More

    Chavoris Lawson Avatar Chavoris Lawson

    In town for IBJJF with my daughter and her coach (both competing). Very fortunate to find Alliance Atlanta. Both kids and adults were great for training. Very large mat... Read More

    Dave Murray Avatar Dave Murray
  • Dropped in while in town. Welcoming group of guys. Super high level, lots of people at all levels to train with.

    M W Avatar M W

    Dropped in for a lunchtime class as a visiting black belt. Nice big crowd for the day and very friendly, very talented folks. Will definitely go back.

    Devin Smith Avatar Devin Smith

    Jason Harvey Avatar Jason Harvey
  • Very pleased with this program. Excellent instructors who understand how to work with children and keep their attention. I’ve tried several programs and this stands out as the best.

    Maureen Herrmann Avatar Maureen Herrmann

    Awesome experience training here. Leo and the other trainers are very knowledgeable and engaging, and Ricky is always willing to help with whatever you need

    William Schrimsher Avatar William Schrimsher

    Its a lifestyle, an amazing community, you will have no regrets about joining!

    Clemente Quinones Avatar Clemente Quinones
  • Amazing gym. Great people, great instructors, great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

    Marc Brenner Avatar Marc Brenner

    Excellent environment - staff, instructors, facility, and training partners. Very welcoming and high level. Highly recommend.

    Kathleen B Avatar Kathleen B

    I was traveling to Atlanta for the week and was hoping to find a good place to train. Alliance was even better than I had hoped. Everyone was super friendly,... Read More

    Ethan Jones Avatar Ethan Jones
  • I’ve been training at Alliance HQ for the past 3 years since relocating from Colorado, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. With over... Read More

    Danny Beckley Jr Avatar Danny Beckley Jr

    I dropped in to visit noon No Gi with Professor Leo last week and it’s was such a great class! I’ve used the technique he taught several times in rolls... Read More

    Rachel Lamb Avatar Rachel Lamb

    Otavio Pettersson Avatar Otavio Pettersson
  • Beautiful school full of beautiful people.

    Cyrus Vesali Avatar Cyrus Vesali

    I have to start by saying that this review pertains only to membership maintenance and billing, not to the trainers at Alliance. In fact, I am extremely grateful for the... Read More

    Jewel Liu Avatar Jewel Liu

    Visited here while working out of town. Great environment and even better people. Definitely recommend training at Alliance Martial Arts if you are local or visiting.

    John Triplett Avatar John Triplett

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