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Fit to Fight Gastonia
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gastonia, 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 fittofight.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (704) 867-4020
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Amber is a great teacher and amazing with the children, our family really lucked out finding such a great teacher to introduce our boys to martial arts.”
“I've already lost 22 pounds in just two months, and I'm learning so much about jujitsu - it's a challenging but really fun way to learn self-defense.”
“If it's your first time walking into a combat center, a multi decade experienced practitioner, a young grade schooler, or in your 80s, there is something for you here.”
Other martial arts here
“It doesn't matter if your a beginner in MMA or just looking to get into shape, this is the place to go!”
“This is not your typical boxing gym but if you want to start with bag classes, they have that too.”
What members say
“Every time you step on the mat in a Fit to Fight facility, you are receiving some of the best instruction you can get.”
“If it's your first time walking into a combat center, a multi decade experienced practitioner, a young grade schooler, or in your 80s, there is something for you here.”
“Fit to fight has it all—clean facility, experienced instructors, top-notch service, and most importantly, an amazing, friendly, and supportive community.”
“He breaks down the techniques to where they are easily understood and has created a welcoming atmosphere to where you do not feel intimidated the first time you roll.”
“I've already lost 22 pounds in just two months, and I'm learning so much about jujitsu - it's a challenging but really fun way to learn self-defense.”
“Thanks for giving my daughters the confidence, and motivation to stand up for themselves, and succeed in whatever they choose.”
From the reviews
This is not your average Gym. The people are so supportive the classes are amazing. This place changed my life. I became somebody I never thought that I could, while getting in better shape and learning to defend myself as well.
I decided to "try" a few free classes at the FTF Gastonia Open House in January. To be honest, I have worked at a gym facility for 10 years but haven't worked out in over a year so I was looking for something different, not your everyday run of the mill gym. Well let me tell you .....
Fit to Fight is a fantastic place to train! The instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. The classes are challenging yet fun, and you always leave feeling like you've learned something new.
Fit to fight has it all—clean facility, experienced instructors, top-notch service, and most importantly, an amazing, friendly, and supportive community. I visited earlier this year a couple of times and had a fantastic experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Fit to Fight Gastonia
Fit to Fight Gastonia 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 Fit to Fight Gastonia
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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