Dahlonega BJJ

Updated schedule for February!

Diego Saraiva - Head Coach Born in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, Diego began Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 12 years old. By 20, he had moved to the United States to compete and teach. He received his black belt in January 2002 from . Jiu Jitsu is a family affair in the Saraiva household. His wife, Fernanda, is a Black Belt. Their 22 years old daughter, Milena Costa, is a blue belt.

With over 60 black belt medals in the most prestigious events (IBJJF), Diego is one of the most decorated BJJ athletes in Atlanta. He is also a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) OG with over 40 fights including the biggest events in the sport: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator, World Extreme Fighting (WEF), International Sports Combat Federation (ISCF), Palace Fighting Championships (PCF), and American Fight League (AFL). He held titles in the AFL, PFC (2 weight classes), and the WEF.

Off the mats, Diego is known for his always smiling, happy, friendly, and upbeat demeanor.

Congrats to all our promotions tonight! We are so proud of everyone and all the hard work they have put in! 💪💪💪

Hope to see everyone there! Happy New Year! 🎉

We hope everyone has a very merry Christmas!!

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🎉 Happy Birthday Coach David!! 🎉

Calling all North Georgia/Atlanta grapplers! Join us for a FREE Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat every Saturday at 7:00 pm! Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner, everyone is welcome to roll, learn, and connect. No fees, just good vibes and good rolls. See you on the mats! 💪