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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Carlson Gracie Black Sheep MMA
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Louisburg, North Carolina
Part of Carlson Gracie
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
- 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 jiujitsulouisburg.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 252-363-0593
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Smith is a currently (2025) competing black belt who travels all over the world to compete.”
“Jack was the instructor today and he gave me a variety of one on one instruction on top of class instruction.”
“If you want to learn self defense, just train jiu-jitsu for fun, or competition this is the place to be.”
“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grappler, you'll grow here.”
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What members say
“Was visiting here in NC and decided to get a roll in and came across this gym great place to train everyone was very welcoming I would recommend checking them out !”
“Was visiting here in NC and decided to get a roll in and came across this gym great place to train everyone was very welcoming I would recommend checking them out !”
“If you want to learn self defense, just train jiu-jitsu for fun, or competition this is the place to be.”
“Come learn the Carlson Gracie you want regret it!”
From the reviews
I grew up in Louisburg and now visit a few times a year. I saw an ad for juijitsu and it’s been something I’ve wanted to try a long time so I went to a class. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. The class was fun, I learned a little bit technique, and would highly recommend taking classes there.
Literally world class BJJ instruction. Professor Smith is a currently (2025) competing black belt who travels all over the world to compete. He is not one to stay in his comfort zone and impress others with trophies he earned years and years ago, but rather is still getting after it on an international level.
You want to learn BJJ from some of the best instructors around this is your place. You want to learn to defend yourself the best way possible or even just get in great shape look no further this place will do it all they make everyone feel like family when a lot of other places don’t.
Incredible school with high level instruction and a truly supportive atmosphere. The coaches are passionate, knowledgeable, and always take the time to help you improve. You walk in a student and leave part of a family. Can’t say enough good things about this place!
New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Carlson Gracie Black Sheep MMA
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Carlson Gracie Black Sheep MMA 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 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Carlson Gracie Black Sheep MMA
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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