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G13 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU HQ US
5 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cary, North Carolina
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lp.g13bjjus.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 348-8269
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Matt, Coach Moe, Coach Antonio and Professor Godoi have been amazing mentors to my son and his personal growth since starting has been exceptional!”
“One of the things I like about them as well is that they still compete, so you know that with every technique they teach, it has already been proven in real life.”
“The academy is focused on ibjjf competition over self defense, but I don’t see this as a negative per se.”
“There are students of all levels from beginner to very advanced and there are many classes available to accommodate everyone’s needs.”
What members say
“Coach Matt, Coach Moe, Coach Antonio and Professor Godoi have been amazing mentors to my son and his personal growth since starting has been exceptional!”
“The instructors at this gym are all very welcoming, kind, respectful, and in my opinion truly exemplify what a real jiu-jitsu black belt is.”
“The instructors at this gym are all very welcoming, kind, respectful, and in my opinion truly exemplify what a real jiu-jitsu black belt is.”
“One of the things I like about them as well is that they still compete, so you know that with every technique they teach, it has already been proven in real life.”
“One of the things I like about them as well is that they still compete, so you know that with every technique they teach, it has already been proven in real life.”
“The facility is very clean and the members are kind and welcoming.”
From the reviews
This gym is amazing! We were only in Raleigh for 10 months and we learned so much under the teaching of Master Godoi and his team. From the start, we were welcomed into the G13 family. It is truly a family. People are friendly, respectful and encourage each other to constantly get better.
Initially joined out of peer pressure from our neighbors and ended up being the best decision for our whining, only child. The kids class and Coach Matthew has been amazing for reinforcing self-discipline and mindfulness.
If you are looking to train or learn real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, look no further, G13 is the real deal. The is gym is awesome, high quality mats, friendly atmosphere, great people, and the best part is master Roberto Godoi, exceptionally good, BJJ champ, experienced fighter, but also a great teacher!
Godoi and his family have just received me as an instantly family member! I've been out of tatami for many, many years and felt just home training with them. Detailed information is passed every time with very care which makes the sessions fantastic!
New to BJJ? Start at G13 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU HQ US
G13 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU HQ US 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 G13 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU HQ US
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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