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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Graham
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Graham, 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 (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 graciejiu-jitsugraham.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 984-319-8054
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–10 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11 am, 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9–10 am, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Miles provides a well-structured curriculum that covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques.”
“My daughter is still thriving in the Bullyproof program and recently added the Women Empowered classes to her schedule too.”
“For those who do not know, Gracie is a type of BJJ, created also by Hélio Gracie (one of the brothers who created BJJ), just a lot more focus on self defense (less sport).”
“It’s been incredible to see her go from a shy beginner to someone confidently balancing two different programs.”
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What members say
“With amazing structure and clear indicators for each step, Instructor Jamar is without a doubt the best teacher for anybody's level of skill.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and professional, creating a welcoming environment for all experience levels.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and professional, creating a welcoming environment for all experience levels.”
“With easy-to-follow instructions and great attention to detail, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is by far the best encounter to starting your Jiu-Jitsu journey.”
“Additionally, Gracie is a curriculum-focused academy, so if students follow the curriculum closely, they can achieve higher belts in the shortest time possible.”
“For those who do not know, Gracie is a type of BJJ, created also by Hélio Gracie (one of the brothers who created BJJ), just a lot more focus on self defense (less sport).”
From the reviews
Update: A year later, and we’re still so impressed. My daughter is still thriving in the Bullyproof program and recently added the Women Empowered classes to her schedule too. The instructors are consistently patient, caring, and genuinely invested in their students.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Graham came highly recommended by one of my daughters school teachers so we gave it a try. My daughter fell in love immediately and we now have 2 daughters enrolled. Mr. Jamarr is encouraging, respectful, and kind, yet firm enough to instill the discipline the kids need.
So I’m gonna start by saying that I am from Brazil and I have been exposed to BJJ for years. But then after my son was bullied at preschool, I figured it was time to start him at a Gracie school as soon as possible. Because I have a good friends who is a coach in CA, she help helped me finding Jamaar.
Gracie Graham is a great Jiu-Jitsu school with a top of the line instructor! Instructor Mills, truly cares about the progress his students are making. He will make sure you not only learn the techniques in the curriculum, but helps you own them as your own!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Graham
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Graham 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 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Graham
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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