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BC Kickboxing & BJJ Waxhaw
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Gym offering martial arts classes including jiujitsu and kickboxing, plus personal training.
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bckickboxingbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-256-1418
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“I also have a daughter in the kids BJJ class, who has formed a strong bond with coach Ben and her training parters.”
“I love that they mix gi and no-gi classes throughout the week.”
“The culture of BC is uplifting and encouraging, while at the same time a place for both the beginner and experienced martial artist.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking for a community of great people and an awesome environment to train to meet your goals, BC Kickboxing and BJJ is the place for you!”
What members say
“Professor Ben is a great teacher and the whole academy has developed an awesome culture built around team and personal growth!”
“I started training in early February and almost immediately fell in love with BJJ, a lot of has to do with the welcoming environment that professor Ben has created.”
“It's really hard to overstate how much my family and I have enjoyed training at BC Kickboxing & BJJ, and the positive impact it has had on all of us.”
“Classes start with a fun warm-up game, and then the instructors take their time making sure each child really understands the technique.”
“The classes are challenging, positive, and well-structured, with a strong focus on both skill development and character.”
From the reviews
I joined the BC team about five years ago (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and, throughout that time, have been continually impressed with the positive training environment put in place by Coach Ben and the team. I also have a daughter in the kids BJJ class, who has formed a strong bond with coach Ben and her training parters.
I started my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey almost 9 years ago with a gym in NY. When I relocated to Waxhaw in 2015, I was looking for two things in a BJJ gym - great training and an enjoyable environment. It’s been 4 years and I can honestly say my game has improved and I have some new close-knit friends.
They generally have 2 experienced fighters training each class. The level of detail is quite intricate. The coaches are friendly but will push the athletes. They know each kid by name and give them fairly constant, specific training. It's a very professional outfit.
It's really hard to overstate how much my family and I have enjoyed training at BC Kickboxing & BJJ, and the positive impact it has had on all of us. My five-year-old son is in the Little Samurais program since last fall, my wife attends the fitness kickboxing classes religiously, and I have been doing the adult BJJ…
New to BJJ? Start at BC Kickboxing & BJJ Waxhaw
BC Kickboxing & BJJ Waxhaw comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 BC Kickboxing & BJJ Waxhaw
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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