Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) focuses on ground fighting, grappling, and submission holds using body leverage instead of striking. Academies listed here provide structured adult and youth instruction across fundamentals, advanced, gi, and no-gi formats. Standard membership rates across the US typically range between $130 and $230 per month, with most schools providing an introductory trial class.
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Arte Suave Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Charlotte
13340 S Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-5883
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Ballantyne Martial Arts
11914 Elm Ln Ste 160, Charlotte, NC 28277-1601
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Brazilian Top Team Charlotte
2208 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208-5144
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Checkmat Charlotte
3415 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-5413
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Dojo Arts
1820 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5110
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Fit To Fight®
9129 Monroe Rd #135, Charlotte, NC 28270
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Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
1636 Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC 28270-2406
Mon-Thu 7am-9am, Fri 11am-2pm, Sat 9am-2pm
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UpLevel Martial Arts
16131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277-2973
Raleigh 7
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Endeavor Martial Arts - Gracie Brier Creek
10251 Little Brier Creek Ln, Raleigh, NC 27617-4267
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Geoff Balme's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
3751 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616-2988
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Gracie Raleigh
1609 Old Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604-1376
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Irongrip Jiu Jitsu
731 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603-1601
monday 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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Raleigh Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai
3501 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616-2946
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Raleigh Institute of Martial Arts
4821 Hargrove Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
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Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh
3647 Trust Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616-2955
Cary 5
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Cary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
8316 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
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G13 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu HQ
836 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511-6966
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Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu of Cary
325 Sembler Ln, Cary, NC 27519-2609
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TFTC Academy Cary
6408 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518-7050
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ZR Team RTP
829 Bass Pro Ln, Cary, NC 27513-2420
Durham 5
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Bull City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3111 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707-6339
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Elevate MMA Academy
2945 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703-8024
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Gracie Durham
4908 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705-5906
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TKFmma Basic Weapons Class
1921 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2672
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Triangle Jiu Jitsu Academy
124 Latta Rd, Durham, NC 27712
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Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
5424 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-5840
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Wilmington
1616 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412-6500
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Paragon of Jiu Jitsu
5226 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-2236
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Ravensguard BJJ Academy
2010 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405-1067
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The Jiu-Jitsu Institute
5208 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
Apex 4
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4 Winds Martial Arts
200 Brierridge Dr, Apex, NC 27502
Mon-Sat 9am-8pm
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Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy
813 Perry Rd, Apex, NC 27502-7702
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Open Guard BJJ
737 Center St, Apex, NC 27502-1711
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Spangler Brazilian Jiu Jitzu
526 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27502
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Asheville's Northside Jiu Jitsu
2 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804-1359
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Open Source Jiu-Jitsu
357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-8819
Sunday from 2-4 PM
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Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy
582 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2822
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Rogue Combat Club
1078 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2044
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Gracie Barra
1624 Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27410-2048
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Institute of Human Combat
1601 E Bessemer Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405-7251
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm
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Octagon MMA and Krav Maga
5715 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27409-3298
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Octogon MMA and Krav Maga
18A Wendy Ct, Greensboro, NC 27409
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Adjust Jiu-Jitsu Academy
1368 Piney Green Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-4577
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Richlands
3430 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540-1109
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Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu
201 Country Club Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-6400
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Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu
232 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540-3506
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Beacon Mixed Martial Arts
50051 Governors Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-7017
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Chapel Hill Gracie Jiu Jitsu
1728 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1868
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Chapel Hill Quest Martial Arts
6118 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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Jewel Jiu Jitsu
5945 Cliffdale Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314-0034
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Martial Arts of NC
2706 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28303-4146
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Team ROC
226 Meed Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303-2097
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Eight Points Muay Thai & Fitness
1015 W Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-1104
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GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA
3800 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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Nito Judo Club
4755 Commercial Plz, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Archdale 2
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Motion Works Martial Arts Academy
3407 Archdale Rd, Archdale, NC 27263-2769
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Triad Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
10134 N Main St, Archdale, NC 27263-2906
Denver 2
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Causby Karate Academy
3634 N NC 16 Business Hwy, Denver, NC 28037-8268
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Pura Vida Martial Arts
1221 N NC-16, Denver, NC 28037-8014
Franklin 2
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Danny Antoine's Karate Academy
236 Cunningham Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-7626
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FX Self Defense - Franklin
343 Westgate Plz, Franklin, NC 28734-9012
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Schell Shock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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Schell Shock BJJ
6109 S NC 55 Hwy, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-7920
Gastonia 2
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McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts
5106 Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056-8252
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Solecki Jiu Jitsu
4478 Posterity Ct, Gastonia, NC 28056-8432
Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM
Hickory 2
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Atlantic MMA
1012 3rd Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601-4811
Mon–Thurs: 5:30pm
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Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts
3404 6th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601-9092
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G13 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | World-Class BJJ | Kids Martial Arts & Self-Defense | Worldwide Team | Holly Springs, NC
5300 Sunset Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
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Holly Springs Defense
301 Stinson St, Holly Springs, NC 27540-8382
Hubert 2
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CXBJJ Championships
699 Aria Ln, Hubert, NC 28539
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CXBJJ Training Academy HQ
400 Hubert Blvd, Hubert, NC 28539-4213
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Fight Sports Charlotte
11812 Carolina Place Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134-8861
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Top Martial Arts Charlotte
565 N Polk St, Pineville, NC 28134-8563
Sylva 2
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FX Self Defense
1262 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779-5212
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Glory Martial Arts And Fitness
58 Sunrise Park, Sylva, NC 28779-3136
Aberdeen 1
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Workhorse Jiu Jitsu
307 Fields Dr, Aberdeen, NC 28315-8611
Belmont 1
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Gym O
1500 River Dr, Belmont, NC 28012-3586
Burgaw 1
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Lion's Crest Martial Arts
602 US Highway 117 S Ste F, Burgaw, NC 28425
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CJJF North Carolina
625 N Park Ave, Burlington, NC 27217-3757
Clayton 1
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Chuva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1901 Creekview Dr, Clayton, NC 27520-9193
Mon 5am-7am, Tue 5am-7am, Wed 5am-7am, Thu 5am-7am, Fri 5am-7am, Mon 4pm-9pm, Tue 4pm-9pm, Wed 4pm-9pm, Thu 4pm-9pm
Concord 1
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Fight to Win Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Headquarters
8230 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 28027-7986
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Enigma Combat Sports
3225 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC 28726-2929
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Tinsley Family Martial Arts
306 W Grice St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4971
Fletcher 1
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Mountain Division Jiu Jitsu
232 Old Airport Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732-9273
All Levels Jiu-Jitsu 11am-12pm
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Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy
2307 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27534-7510
Graham 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
921 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253-3377
Granite Falls 1
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Victory Martial Arts BJJ
2741 Connelly Springs Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630-9228
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AAMAA Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts Team Gamma
427 S Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858-1835
Friday at 6:00 PM
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Integrated Martial Arts Academy
3770 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Monday - Saturday 7:00am
Hertford 1
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Tinsley Family Martial Arts - Hertford
117 W Market St, Hertford, NC 27944
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Triad Martial Arts Training Center
1613 N Main St, High Point, NC 27262-2643
Holly Ridge 1
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Coast to Coast Athletic Club & Resilience Jiu Jitsu 511 US-17 Hollyridge, Nc
511 US Highway 17 N, Holly Ridge, NC 28445-7833
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Glenn Carder Martial Arts
11202 Harris Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078-7633
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Art of Motion Jiu Jitsu
4400 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079-8683
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Honest Grappling Co.
1772 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083-2107
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Adonai Martial Arts School
838 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284-3331
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Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
102 S 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545-7055
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Davidson County BJJ & Section 8 MMA
135 Young Dr, Lexington, NC 27292
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Rubedo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1565 N Aspen St, Lincolnton, NC 28092-7268
Mars Hill 1
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Pathfinder BJJ
7401 NC-213, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Mills River 1
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Blue Ridge Jiu Jitsu
6424 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC 28759-0005
Monroe 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monroe
1900 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110
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Lake Norman Muay Thai
107 Commons Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
Moyock 1
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Megalodonjiujitsu
113 Baxter Ln, Moyock, NC 27958-8791
New Bern 1
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Walters Jiu Jitsu
610 Airport Rd, New Bern, NC 28560-7800
Norwood 1
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Ronin MMA Club
114 Bennett St, Norwood, NC 28128-7431
Oxford 1
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Lion's Den Martial Arts
122 Roxboro Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
Pinehurst 1
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pineland
50 Rattlesnake Trl, Pinehurst, NC 28374-7612
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Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1155 Jeffreys Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-1866
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Fight Factory NC
1810 E Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28146-6027
Sanford 1
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Ares BJJ Sanford
2540 Lee Ave, Sanford, NC 27332-5951
Mon 11am-9pm, Tue 5:20pm-9pm, Wed 11am-9pm, Thu 5:20pm-9pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Shelby 1
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Jones Ultimate Karate
113 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150
Sneads Ferry 1
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Groundstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1031 Old Folkstone Rd, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460-9412
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Martial Arts Academy of Southern Pines
110 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387-7022
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Imperial Muay Thai
538 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625-2834
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Heritage Jiu Jitsu
745 Merritt Capital Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Mon 6am-6:45pm, Tue 4:30pm-9pm, Wed 6am-8pm, Thu 4:30pm-8pm, Fri 6am-7:30pm, Sat 9am-11am
Wilson 1
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Wilson
4901 Caswell Pl W, Wilson, NC 27893-8136
Wingate 1
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4M Wingate
209 N Main St, Wingate, NC 28174-8287
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Journey Martial Arts Academy
1130 US 1 Hwy, Youngsville, NC 27596-9031
Also in North Carolina
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools456
- Kids Martial Arts Classes405
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools265
- MMA Gyms135
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs130
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes123
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies121
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes120
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies76
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops66
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults36
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults35
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training34
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies33
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults20
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs18
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools16
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes14
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs11
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes11
Good to know
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi BJJ classes?
Gi BJJ requires a traditional heavy cotton uniform and belt, allowing practitioners to grip the opponent's fabric for leverage and submissions. No-Gi BJJ is practiced in a tight rashguard and shorts, relying more on friction, body control, and underhooks. Most academies offer dedicated time slots for both styles on their weekly schedule.
How much do BJJ classes usually cost per month in the US?
Unlimited monthly memberships at BJJ academies typically cost between $130 and $250 depending on the region and instructor rank. Many schools charge an upfront registration fee of $100 to $150, which often includes an official school gi or starter kit.
Do I need prior martial arts experience or high fitness levels to start BJJ?
No prior experience or elite conditioning is required to begin training in fundamental BJJ classes. Most entry-level classes run 60 minutes and follow a structure of dynamic warm-ups, step-by-step technique drills, and light positional sparring adapted for beginners.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in North Carolina can browse 119 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in North Carolina should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 119 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.