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Gaston Jiujitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 13 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 gastonjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (704) 719-0865
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“This school provides a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all levels.”
“Perfect place to learn for both Children and Adults / beginners or advanced.”
What members say
“This school provides a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all levels.”
“Instructors are very welcoming, experienced, eager to help, and maintain a clean and friendly environment.”
From the reviews
Great place! Jeff does an amazing job in teaching newcomers and advanced. If you are looking to get into jiujitsu or looking for another gym then this is the place. Gaston Jiujitsu Academy works closely with local law enforcement as well. Highly recomended!
This school provides a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all levels. The instructors are highly skilled and dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering a wide range of techniques and strategies.
What a great addition located in the heart of downtown Gastonia. Amazing group of people with instructors who have been in the game from the beginning. Jeff is a well known Jiu jitsu practitioner from the charlotte area who’s has won national competitions and is still competing. What a blessing to the Gastonia area!
Gaston Jiu-jitsu Academy offers a very laid back training environment with top notch instruction. A perfect location in downtown Gastonia not far from I85 makes it convenient for locals as well as those traveling from outside the city. If Jiu-jitsu interests you at all, check out Gaston Jiu-jitsu Academy!
New to BJJ? Start at Gaston Jiujitsu Academy
Gaston Jiujitsu Academy 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 Gaston Jiujitsu Academy
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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