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Black Sheep Jiu-Jitsu Rocky Mount
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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
- 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 blacksheepjiujitsurockymount.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (252) 567-1621
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great instruction , friendly instructors, and wonderful safe program for kids and adults.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching jiu-jitsu to all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re interested in learning MMA and you’re looking for a gym where you’ll feel safe and welcome come to Black Sheep and see the Carlson Gracie difference!”
What members say
“knowledgeable instructors that take the time to understand their students and help them learn and grow in ways specific to them.”
“The gym has a very welcoming atmosphere, and the students come from all different backgrounds and skill levels, but everyone comes together perfectly as a team.”
“The gym has a very welcoming atmosphere, and the students come from all different backgrounds and skill levels, but everyone comes together perfectly as a team.”
“They have clear instruction that is very helpful, and they’ll gladly walk you through every aspect of each technique.”
“I was looking for a program that would increase my child's self confidence.”
“If you’re interested in learning MMA and you’re looking for a gym where you’ll feel safe and welcome come to Black Sheep and see the Carlson Gracie difference!”
From the reviews
I was looking for a program that would increase my child's self confidence. I ran across Carlson Gracie on FB awhile back and I have been well pleased. My child loves the class, I've seen an increase in self confidence, and most of all we have made new friends.
I got an amazingly warm welcome from everyone when I first walked in. They have clear instruction that is very helpful, and they’ll gladly walk you through every aspect of each technique. I highly recommend this place for all levels and ages.
Great gym! Welcoming to newcomers and the coach is patient with people like myself without any prior experience. Highly recommend!
knowledgeable instructors that take the time to understand their students and help them learn and grow in ways specific to them. I began my bjj journey during a time when I was struggling with my physical and mental health .
New to BJJ? Start at Black Sheep Jiu-Jitsu Rocky Mount
Black Sheep Jiu-Jitsu Rocky Mount 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 Black Sheep Jiu-Jitsu Rocky Mount
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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