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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Lucas Lepri | Charlotte
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Charlotte, North Carolina
Part of Alliance
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lepribjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 980-245-2014
Hours
| Monday | 7–8:30 am, 11 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8:30 am, 11 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–8:30 am, 11 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I brought my daughter in because she was having bullying issues and had become quiet and started to not believe in herself.”
“The training is world class and whether you're just looking to stay healthy / active or train to compete in tournaments, you'll find your place here.”
“People say its for self-defense or whatever but some of the moves hurt, so this is easier.”
“As a beginner, I feel that anyone can learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with time and patience.”
Other martial arts here
“We tried karate and taekwondo and finally landed here after a recommendation from a black belt.”
What members say
“As a beginner, I feel that anyone can learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with time and patience.”
“When it is training time, everyone is very serious about learning the techniques presented that day, but they maintain a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere while doing it.”
“When it is training time, everyone is very serious about learning the techniques presented that day, but they maintain a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere while doing it.”
“The training is world class and whether you're just looking to stay healthy / active or train to compete in tournaments, you'll find your place here.”
“The instructors are fantastic, and I want to give a special shout-out to Instructor Carlson!”
“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.”
From the reviews
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 submits you too many times or you feel uncomfortable for any reason (even if someone looks at you weird!
I can't say enough good things about Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy in Charlotte! I moved here a little over 2 years ago, the whole team was (and is) so nice and welcomed me in immediately. The environment they've created in the gym is fantastic.
From the time I walked in the door, I was treated with kindness and respect. Even though it was my first day it felt like I've been training there for years. Everyone was very amicable. The instructors put a lot of care when going over positions and different techniques.
We can’t say enough about much we enjoy the Lucas Lepri Academy! Clean and safe environment with world class instructors in Charlotte. As a beginner, I feel that anyone can learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with time and patience. Everyone is very supportive at this gym. It has become our second family.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Lucas Lepri | Charlotte
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Lucas Lepri | Charlotte 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.
Your first BJJ class at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Lucas Lepri | Charlotte
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.
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