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Fight To Win Brazilian Jiu Jitsu of Shelby
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lawndale, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 704-472-6504
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have beginner classes for kids and expert classes for kids there is also an adult class.”
“They think they are just playing, but they are learning self defense tactics that will stay with them for life.”
“There are also competition opportunities for any student interested from beginners to seasoned practitioners.”
What members say
“Very friendly, family environment with knowledgeable instructors.”
“Everybody is friendly and makes you feel like a part of the team on day one.”
From the reviews
I am a white belt, I only started 1 year ago. I know self defense, passes, sweeps and submissions. My favorite move is definitely the push up arm bar from mount and the triangle from closed guard. I suggest you come and see the class.
The instructors are caring and do a great job with the kids. My kids go twice a week and wish they could go more. I go because I don't like gyms and this provides a good workout and is fun. I grew up taking another form of martial arts and I feel the ground based jujitsu to be more useful in real life.
Awesome place to learn Jiu Jitsu. Everybody is friendly and makes you feel like a part of the team on day one. Instructor teaches in a way to make it easy to understand and learn. Highly recommend this school!!
Wonderful instructors!!! Great family place and I love the time that they take with the kids. Highly recommend!!!
New to BJJ? Start at Fight To Win Brazilian Jiu Jitsu of Shelby
Fight To Win Brazilian Jiu Jitsu of Shelby 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 Fight To Win Brazilian Jiu Jitsu of Shelby
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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