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Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in North Carolina

76 of the 1,007 martial arts schools we track in North Carolina have dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs. Full listings for every city are on the North Carolina page.

76schools
51cities
1,007schools statewide

This directory section lists academies offering focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction in ground fighting, joint locks, and chokeholds. These locations emphasize pure grappling, featuring both traditional Gi and modern No-Gi classes without requiring striking practice. Before attending your first session, verify whether the school provides loaner gis or allows standard rash guards for trial classes.

Cary 5

  1. Cary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    8316 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
  2. G13 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu HQ

    836 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511-6966

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
  3. Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu of Cary

    325 Sembler Ln, Cary, NC 27519-2609

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
  4. TFTC Academy Cary

    6408 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518-7050

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  5. ZR Team RTP

    829 Bass Pro Ln, Cary, NC 27513-2420

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

Raleigh 4

  1. Endeavor Martial Arts - Gracie Brier Creek

    10251 Little Brier Creek Ln, Raleigh, NC 27617-4267

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  2. Geoff Balme's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    3751 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616-2988

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  3. Raleigh Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai

    3501 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616-2946

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  4. Raleigh Institute of Martial Arts

    4821 Hargrove Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Apex 3

  1. Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy

    813 Perry Rd, Apex, NC 27502-7702

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  2. Open Guard BJJ

    737 Center St, Apex, NC 27502-1711

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  3. Spangler Brazilian Jiu Jitzu

    526 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27502

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Asheville 3

  1. Asheville's Northside Jiu Jitsu

    2 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804-1359

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
  2. Open Source Jiu-Jitsu

    357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-8819

    Sunday from 2-4 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
  3. Rogue Combat Club

    1078 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2044

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Charlotte 3

  1. Arte Suave Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Charlotte

    13340 S Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-5883

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
  2. Ballantyne Martial Arts

    11914 Elm Ln Ste 160, Charlotte, NC 28277-1601

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  3. Fit To Fight®

    9129 Monroe Rd #135, Charlotte, NC 28270

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Durham 3

  1. Bull City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    3111 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707-6339

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  2. Elevate MMA Academy

    2945 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703-8024

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  3. Gracie Durham

    4908 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705-5906

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Wilmington 3

  1. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Wilmington

    1616 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412-6500

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
  2. Ravensguard BJJ Academy

    2010 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405-1067

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
  3. The Jiu-Jitsu Institute

    5208 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling

Archdale 2

  1. Motion Works Martial Arts Academy

    3407 Archdale Rd, Archdale, NC 27263-2769

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
  2. Triad Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    10134 N Main St, Archdale, NC 27263-2906

    BJJ / grappling

Chapel Hill 2

  1. Beacon Mixed Martial Arts

    50051 Governors Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-7017

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  2. Chapel Hill Quest Martial Arts

    6118 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Fuquay-Varina 2

  1. Schell Shock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  2. Schell Shock BJJ

    6109 S NC 55 Hwy, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-7920

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Hickory 2

  1. Atlantic MMA

    1012 3rd Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601-4811

    Mon–Thurs: 5:30pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  2. Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts

    3404 6th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601-9092

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Hubert 2

  1. CXBJJ Championships

    699 Aria Ln, Hubert, NC 28539

    BJJ / grappling
  2. CXBJJ Training Academy HQ

    400 Hubert Blvd, Hubert, NC 28539-4213

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Jacksonville 2

  1. Adjust Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    1368 Piney Green Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-4577

    BJJ / grappling
  2. Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu

    201 Country Club Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-6400

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Pineville 2

  1. Fight Sports Charlotte

    11812 Carolina Place Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134-8861

    Kids classes
  2. Top Martial Arts Charlotte

    565 N Polk St, Pineville, NC 28134-8563

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Sylva 2

  1. FX Self Defense

    1262 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779-5212

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
  2. Glory Martial Arts And Fitness

    58 Sunrise Park, Sylva, NC 28779-3136

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Aberdeen 1

  1. Workhorse Jiu Jitsu

    307 Fields Dr, Aberdeen, NC 28315-8611

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling

Burgaw 1

  1. Lion's Crest Martial Arts

    602 US Highway 117 S Ste F, Burgaw, NC 28425

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Burlington 1

  1. CJJF North Carolina

    625 N Park Ave, Burlington, NC 27217-3757

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

Concord 1

  1. Fight to Win Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Headquarters

    8230 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 28027-7986

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

Denver 1

  1. Pura Vida Martial Arts

    1221 N NC-16, Denver, NC 28037-8014

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

East Flat Rock 1

  1. Enigma Combat Sports

    3225 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC 28726-2929

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

Elizabeth City 1

  1. Tinsley Family Martial Arts

    306 W Grice St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4971

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Fayetteville 1

  1. Team ROC

    226 Meed Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303-2097

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

Fletcher 1

  1. Mountain Division Jiu Jitsu

    232 Old Airport Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732-9273

    All Levels Jiu-Jitsu 11am-12pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Franklin 1

  1. FX Self Defense - Franklin

    343 Westgate Plz, Franklin, NC 28734-9012

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Gastonia 1

  1. McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts

    5106 Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056-8252

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Graham 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

    921 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253-3377

    BJJ / grappling

Granite Falls 1

  1. Victory Martial Arts BJJ

    2741 Connelly Springs Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630-9228

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling

Greensboro 1

  1. Gracie Barra

    1624 Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27410-2048

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

Greenville 1

  1. AAMAA Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts Team Gamma

    427 S Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858-1835

    Friday at 6:00 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Hertford 1

  1. Tinsley Family Martial Arts - Hertford

    117 W Market St, Hertford, NC 27944

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

High Point 1

  1. Triad Martial Arts Training Center

    1613 N Main St, High Point, NC 27262-2643

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Holly Ridge 1

  1. Coast to Coast Athletic Club & Resilience Jiu Jitsu 511 US-17 Hollyridge, Nc

    511 US Highway 17 N, Holly Ridge, NC 28445-7833

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Holly Springs 1

  1. 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

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling

Huntersville 1

  1. Glenn Carder Martial Arts

    11202 Harris Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078-7633

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling

Kannapolis 1

  1. Honest Grappling Co.

    1772 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083-2107

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

Knightdale 1

  1. Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    102 S 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545-7055

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Lexington 1

  1. Davidson County BJJ & Section 8 MMA

    135 Young Dr, Lexington, NC 27292

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Lincolnton 1

  1. Rubedo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1565 N Aspen St, Lincolnton, NC 28092-7268

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

Mars Hill 1

  1. Pathfinder BJJ

    7401 NC-213, Mars Hill, NC 28754

    BJJ / grappling

Monroe 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monroe

    1900 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Moyock 1

  1. Megalodonjiujitsu

    113 Baxter Ln, Moyock, NC 27958-8791

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

New Bern 1

  1. Walters Jiu Jitsu

    610 Airport Rd, New Bern, NC 28560-7800

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Oxford 1

  1. Lion's Den Martial Arts

    122 Roxboro Rd, Oxford, NC 27565

Pinehurst 1

  1. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pineland

    50 Rattlesnake Trl, Pinehurst, NC 28374-7612

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

Rocky Mount 1

  1. Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    1155 Jeffreys Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-1866

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

Salisbury 1

  1. Fight Factory NC

    1810 E Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28146-6027

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Shelby 1

  1. Jones Ultimate Karate

    113 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Sneads Ferry 1

  1. Groundstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1031 Old Folkstone Rd, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460-9412

    BJJ / grappling

Southern Pines 1

  1. Martial Arts Academy of Southern Pines

    110 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387-7022

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Wingate 1

  1. 4M Wingate

    209 N Main St, Wingate, NC 28174-8287

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
Gear requirement: Most BJJ academies require a specific uniform (Gi) after trial periods, which costs between $90 and $180.

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Good to know

How much do monthly memberships cost at dedicated BJJ schools?

Unlimited monthly training typically costs between $120 and $230 per month depending on the region and head instructor rank. Single drop-in fees usually range from $20 to $35 per class.

What is the primary difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?

Gi training requires a heavy cotton kimono and belt where gripping fabric is central to submissions and throws. No-Gi uses rash guards and board shorts, relying on body hooks and friction, which creates a faster-paced grappling environment.

How long does it take to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Earning a BJJ black belt requires an average of 8 to 12 years of regular training 3 to 4 days per week. Students progress through white, blue, purple, and brown belt ranks based on skill, sparring performance, and time on the mat.

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 76 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 76 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.