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Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hickory, North Carolina
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
- 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 fenixjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (828) 838-3160
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“While still a beginner, the fundamental skills I have learned here have stood out when tested elsewhere.”
“My four kids joined the Back-to-School 6 Week Challenge, and it’s been an amazing experience!”
“Whether looking to learn self defense, or stand out in competition, this is the place!”
“As someone who had no experience in martial arts, it can be intimidating stepping onto the mats but not once have I felt unwelcome.”
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What members say
“Coach Parker is awesome, knowledgeable, patient, and really invested in helping everyone improve At Fenix people support each other, push each other, and grow together.”
“As someone who had no experience in martial arts, it can be intimidating stepping onto the mats but not once have I felt unwelcome.”
“I was visiting from Asheville and immediately felt welcomed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere.”
“Responsible and Caring Management, Solid Coaches and Techniques, Large and Excellent Facilities, Great Training Partners at most levels and Good Reasonable Prices!”
“The staff members are all wonderful - patient, encouraging, and great with kids.”
“The best part is the team is super chill and that’s very needed in this time of Jiu-Jitsu and how it’s evolving into a competition focused sport.”
From the reviews
Fenix Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best places to train, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced grappler. The environment is welcoming, the energy is positive, and the coaching is top-notch.
Fenix Jiu Jitsu is a great place to train. I visited the gym on a work trip and everyone was incredibly welcoming. The owner, Jason, has created an atmosphere that is filled with fun and camaraderie. This gym will be my home away from home when I’m traveling to Hickory for work.
Awesome gym and an amazing group of people. As someone who had no experience in martial arts, it can be intimidating stepping onto the mats but not once have I felt unwelcome. Coach Bebber and all the colored belts are phenomenal teachers.
From Hickory originally, visiting for the weekend. Fenix has such a great atmosphere, coaching, and training partners! Welcoming atmosphere. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area!
New to BJJ? Start at Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA
Fenix Jiu Jitsu 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 Fenix Jiu Jitsu 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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