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The best BJJ gyms in North Carolina

Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 11,556 reviews of North Carolina gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real BJJ gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts, BJJ gym in Raleigh, NC

#1 Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews · Raleigh, NC

Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“As an adult who’s never done anything like this before, I can tell you that the people here are warm and welcoming. From Sue helping me understand the logistics and paperwork to Gu…” — Ryan

Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville, BJJ gym in Asheville, NC

#2 Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville

4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews · Asheville, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“I stumbled upon rouge combat club by complete luck and my experiences there so far have been absolutely incredible. My first class I was very intimidated and extremely nervous. I w…” — Jennifer

Real American Grappling, BJJ gym in Charlotte, NC

#3 Real American Grappling

5 ★★★★★ 240 reviews · Charlotte, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“Great gym and instruction, Coach Allen is the best. I've been training at CheckMat Charlotte for over a year now and the gym is growing but the team is only getting. The gym has nu…” — Harold

Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, BJJ gym in Wilmington, NC

#4 Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews · Wilmington, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“I've been training at Ethos Jiu Jitsu for more than several years. Tyler Howell is the head instructor of the gym now. Great adult and kids programs plus an amazing family friendly…” — David

Union Martial Arts, BJJ gym in Indian Trail, NC

#5 Union Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews · Indian Trail, NC

Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“This is the best martial arts school in the area! Coach Nolan and Coach Kon are amazing instructors! They teach Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu. All training sessions are very well struct…” — Russell

#6 Gracie Raleigh

5 ★★★★★ 200 reviews · Raleigh, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“Gracie Raleigh is an incredible place to train. As an aging athlete, I would highly recommend training jiu-jitsu whether young or old. It is never too late to start! Brandon, Karl …” — John

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Lucas Lepri | Charlotte, BJJ gym in Charlotte, NC

#7 Alliance Jiu Jitsu Lucas Lepri | Charlotte

4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews · Charlotte, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

“Wow it's a great gym, but the best thing about this gym is if you make over 6 figures, you are treated as VIP. Just talk to Lucas and tell him your income, and if anyone at the gym…” — John

Atlantic MMA, Inc., BJJ gym in Hickory, NC

#8 Atlantic MMA, Inc.

4.9 ★★★★★ 198 reviews · Hickory, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

MMA, boxing, jujitsu and kickboxing classes are offered at this family-friendly gym for all ages and genders.

“I really enjoyed my time here. I had some grappling experience but focus on building striking skills. The coaches here are amazing and are great teachers. They were very attentive …” — B

Leadership Martial Arts, BJJ gym in Charlotte, NC

#9 Leadership Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 173 reviews · Charlotte, NC

Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“Our son has been taking ninja classes since march and he absolutely loves them! He has become more confident and has so much fun during classes! We are so glad to have found Leader…” — Milena

Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy, BJJ gym in Charlotte, NC

#10 Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 171 reviews · Charlotte, NC

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“Visited the week of Jan. 13th 2026. Environment was very welcoming, clean and spacious with good size classes and mat. Each training partner I worked with was nice and also a pleas…” — Rocky

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