I started out my BJJ journey in Starkville MS before moving to Florence, AL and continuing under coach Michael. I've trained at multiple Jiu-Jitsu sites now and can say 2 things for certain: 1) Coach and the family here at Florence BJJ are top tier and few gyms out there maintain the intensity of training and family atmosphere that is created at this gym. Usually you have to choose one or the other; 2) If you are in the surrounding area, you will 100% be welcomed, humbled, and taken care of with regard to safety. It was my biggest hang-up before starting, but now having been rolling for almost a year, I can say that if you started tonight, you will go home in one piece and start developing relationships and confidence that you did not have beforehand....
Read moreI have been training with this academy 3 years today! The BJJ practitioners here are top notch, but above all, incredible human beings. I contribute this to the Head Professor...he sets the bar high when it comes to technique, training ethic, heart, and attitude. There's nowhere else I'd rather call my BJJ home. I travel the US a lot and where ever I go, I try to find a top notch BJJ academy to train. I've trained with some of the best in the world and have had mostly great experiences. I say all this to say that, at Florence Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the level of instruction and atmosphere (both super important for learning BJJ) ABSOLUTELY rank in the top echelons of places to learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu!...
Read moreFlorence BJJ is a place where anyone can feel at home. I get to grow alongside people from all walks of life, each with a common goal in mind: to improve ourselves are rise to our greatest potential. Here you will find partners of all levels of experience to train with, and coaches with an firm understanding of techniques and a clear method of teaching that leaves nothing to guesswork. This school offers a competitive environment without being intimidating to newcomers, you learn and grow at the pace that is right for you, whether that's learning some self defense techniques or training to win a tournament. This truly is a Jiu Jitsu family and...
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