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Chuva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clayton, North Carolina
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chuvabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-299-9480
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 am |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has just now started training @Chuva BJJ and it has been great to see the way he is been taught BJJ.”
“Overall, it was a great experience, especially for a beginner.”
What members say
“He’s a great coach and my jiu jitsu has improved 10 fold due to the format of his class and straight forward approach.”
“Overall, it was a great experience, especially for a beginner.”
“My boyfriend and I were in NC for the week visiting family and this gym welcomed us with open arms.”
“His focus on strategy and the trial-and-error learning process made for a well-rounded experience.”
From the reviews
I joined through a promotional offer that included a one-month membership, which provided excellent value. Mark is a solid teacher. His focus on strategy and the trial-and-error learning process made for a well-rounded experience.
My boyfriend and I were in NC for the week visiting family and this gym welcomed us with open arms. Everyone in the gym was very inviting and treated us as if we were part of their team. We had planned to go to another class but unfortunately we couldn't make it.
This is the place to go to for quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction or to get a well earned workout. Mark is an knowledgeable instructor who is capable of meeting people where they are at in their experience level. The atmosphere is inviting so if you have an interest, give it a try.
Great place to train and grow in discipline. Plenty of times to fit into the day.
New to BJJ? Start at Chuva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Chuva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Chuva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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