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Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville,NC
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule blacktiejacksonvillenc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 910-751-2693
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter and myself have been going here for a bit now and she has grown in her confidence on the mat tremendously.”
“After having my one year old it was difficult to get in the groove of training again but they offer women's only classes too and that helped tremendously.”
“I roll at 6am and the kids are in the beginners and comp class.”
“Stopped by for their open mat and was greeted by everyone with lots of hugs and smiles.”
“They are learning fundamentals, real self defense, and competition style training.”
“we greatly appreciate the patient and fun atmosphere here after having tried another place that was far too intense for beginners.”
Other martial arts here
“You can train BJJ, Wrestling, Judo, AND Muay Thai all in the same building!”
“You can train BJJ, Wrestling, Judo, AND Muay Thai all in the same building!”
“You can train BJJ, Wrestling, Judo, AND Muay Thai all in the same building!”
What members say
“Great instruction with small classes and intense open rolls 5 minute goes.”
“we greatly appreciate the patient and fun atmosphere here after having tried another place that was far too intense for beginners.”
“I stopped to by during a trip to Emerald Isle and the gym is nice, the people are welcoming, and Matt is a fantastic instructor.”
“This isn’t a place where kids are just running around; there’s a clear focus on respect, technique, and personal growth, which we really appreciate as parents.”
“Akira is incredibly patient und my son absolutely adores her.”
“They are learning fundamentals, real self defense, and competition style training.”
From the reviews
I’ll start with this is an awesome and well rounded dojo! We started here almost 5 months ago after shopping around Onslow County for many months before finding our new family. I and my two kids 6/8yrs old practice BJJ here. I roll at 6am and the kids are in the beginners and comp class.
My family and I have only been training at Black Tie for 2 months and the growth we have felt within is amazing. My son is training better than he ever has. The multiple programs that are offered to train all throughout great grapplers are awesome!
Black Tie Jiu-jitsu is an excellent place to train jiu-jitsu. Professor Matt made me feel beyond welcome when I stopped by for a few visits. The atmosphere is bright. The instruction is top notch. Professor Matt has pure jiu-jitsu lineage. I highly recommend this school for those wanting to learn jiu-jitsu.
Stopped by for their open mat and was greeted by everyone with lots of hugs and smiles. Very inviting place. The rolls were great, challenging, and very fun. I would most definitely stop by again if I find myself in the area.
New to BJJ? Start at Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville,NC
Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville,NC 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 Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville,NC
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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