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Action Zone CMA

5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Raeford, North Carolina

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule actionzonecma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (910) 429-2467

Hours

Monday 3:30–9 PM
Tuesday 3:30–9 PM
Wednesday 3:30–9 PM
Thursday 3:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Action Zone CMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 29 mentions

“My daughter has only been going here for a few months as she is new to Martial Arts, but in just those few months she has learned so much and grown in many ways.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Your child will be a changed individual bearing fruit of self control, discipline, compassion, self defense, determination, dedication, and more!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Action Zone CMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“This is a fantastic Christian business which I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn mixed martial arts (and weapons!”

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🎽 Karate 4 mentions

“It has a great family atmosphere, the instructors are fantastic and she has learned so much about karate, self discipline and herself.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 83 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“It has a great family atmosphere, the instructors are fantastic and she has learned so much about karate, self discipline and herself.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Learning so many techniques is challenging in itself, but honing them is something I hope to have the privilege of doing for many years to come.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“My son loves sports overall, but because the staff is so patient and kind, he's eager to get back in the dojo every week!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“It’s expensive but for us it’s worth the price!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 21 mentions

“Your child will be a changed individual bearing fruit of self control, discipline, compassion, self defense, determination, dedication, and more!”

From the reviews

I have attended CMA for over two years as of this review, and I look forward to continuing my training here. This has been one of the best confidence boosters, and the best physical training that I have ever had. And not only do they train your body, but also your mind and soul.

★★★★★ — Jack, Jun 2022

This place is excellent! The instructors there make you feel right at home, and like you can fully be yourself! They push you to, and pass your limits, they understand if you have a bad day or if your going through a hard time.

★★★★★ — Zada, Jan 2021

Very skilled instructors with a rich history in martial arts! This is absolutely one of the best if not the best in a 60 mile radius! I visited 5-6 different gyms, watched classes, asked questions, gathered details, and called more then that before landing here.

★★★★★ — Aoshooter, Oct 2023

Action Zone CMA is an excellent Dojo. The owner, instructors, and staff are very professional and educated trained experience in the teaching of Martial arts. They have the understanding on how to teach and train each student on the level that the student is at and that within itself create a self confidence in…

★★★★★ — Michele, Jul 2019

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New to BJJ? Start at Action Zone CMA

Action Zone CMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first BJJ class at Action Zone CMA

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Action Zone CMA

6105 Philippi Church Rd, Raeford, NC28376

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