The JitPit Academy is proud to be affiliated with Union Team BJJ, based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Like the JitPit Academy, Union Team BJJ emphasizes relevant, everyday self-defense as well as the sport/competition side of the art. In 1985, Union Team BJJ was founded by Master Ricardo Murgel, an 8th degree BJJ black belt. Master Murgel began his BJJ journey over 60 years ago, at the age of 12, in Brazil. Since, he has left a footprint all over the world. He has trained professors and has affiliated academies in Asia, Europe, and North and South America; however, the JitPit Academy is his first in Colorado. Master Murgel’s first North American Black Belt was Professor Shane Pitts, Coach Justin’s professor who promoted Professor Justin to a first-degree black belt. This lineage is responsible for the culture and practices you will now find at Jit Pit Academy

“A true warrior is known by the strength of his character” – Master Ricardo Murgel

Union Team BJJ website: http://www.unionteambjj.com/
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