Any good BJJ instructors in Birmingham, AL?

[DFINE]

I live in Birmingham and want to start taking BJJ as a recreation/hobby and possibly get into some sort of competing. Just wondering also if there is anyone on here from Bham to train with. Thanks and sorry for the newbie question.
Daniel

[lorenzodamarith]

hello,

revolution team has a place down there. not sure the guys name that runs it, but the school itself is called something like "southside". it is likely to be listed.

spartan fitness is a straight blast gym affiliate. not sure how thier schedule runs. while some might holler "oh thats ONLY jkd" this outfit seems to be all jiujitsu and muaythai all the time.

thats about all that leaps to mind. have heard good things about both. you should be quite well taken care of by either.

good luck to you.

thanks.

[DFINE]

Thanks alot I will look those up.

[lorenzodamarith]

hello,

let us know how it goes for you!!

thanks.

[ross]

bjj instructors in birmingham, sutton coldfield

Hi
Roberto Roleta Magalhaes, has two of his top instructors from Rio teaching in Birmingham, Sutton coldfield. address is Ramada hotel, Sebastian Coe Health club, Penns lane, Sutton Coldfield, B76. Check out his website out roletabjj.com. I train there myself and i love the freindly atmosphere.

[wide_open]

I live in Birmingham and want to start taking BJJ as a recreation/hobby and possibly get into some sort of competing. Just wondering also if there is anyone on here from Bham to train with. Thanks and sorry for the newbie question.
Daniel

Hey Daniel,

Did you decide on a place to train? I'm in a similar situation and looking for a place as well. Any advice?

[ross]

Roleta BJJ academy in birmingham

Hi daniel.
I train at Roleta BJJ academy in birmingham, Roletas head instructor from rio,Bruno Melo is over here teaching in sutton coldfield, birmingham. The guy is brill, he obviously has a fresh approach to BJJ, as Roleta was the creator of the Inverted guard and also created many sweeps, the guy was a BJJ great. Check out his site. BJJ | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie, Grappling, Self Defence Academy of Martial Arts | Birmingham for more info, There is a varied student mix, from complete beginners to brown belts. hey come and check it out, what have you to lose?
Ross

[timwagnor]

Try Team Lloyd Irvin's MMA

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[blanker]

i would look for judo, its much cheaper has all the grappling and has some awsome throws

[ross]

BJJ Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Hi judo is a very good alternative. I myself supplement my BJJ with judo lessons. The difference being judo has a lot of limitations when it comes to the ground. It has time limits plus 95% of judo techniques are concentrated on throws.Hey check out both and see what suits you.Check out the following website for more info, BJJ | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ju Jitsu | Birmingham

[timwagnor]

Team Lloyd Irvin’s MMA & Fitness – Worth joining course

Hi guys,

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Hi judo is a very good alternative. I myself supplement my BJJ with judo lessons. The difference being judo has a lot of limitations when it comes to the ground. It has time limits plus 95% of judo techniques are concentrated on throws.Hey check out both and see what suits you.Check out the following website for more info, BJJ | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ju Jitsu | Birmingham

it really depends on the club, when i was training with ray stevens we did about 50/50 ground and throws and the newaza had all the techniques including heal hooks ect not just arm bars and chokes which you will focus on at a mainly comp based club.

[ross]

Bjj/ judo

hey mate
As i said i prefer BJJ but you are absolutely right, judo is a vey good alternative. I have many friends in the judo community. we are all seeking to be the best. Try both and see for yourself.