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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pineland
5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pinehurst, 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
- 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 (ages 5–12) — 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 graciejjpineland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (910) 315-0556
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:15–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:15–6:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The leader & owner, Joe Dulmage, was very organized and enthusiastic keeping the kids engaged and challenged throughout the whole class.”
“It’s a great community with high-quality instruction—I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning real self-defense and improving their fitness”
“Coach Joe is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about helping every student improve, whether you’re a beginner or experienced.”
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What members say
“Coach Joe is amazing , we learned so much in just 1session and there was a healthy ratio between instructor and student , plus our kiddo came out sweatin !”
“Had the pleasure of bringing my 7 year old to his very first class @ Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pineland on Monday and WOW it went above & beyond my expectations.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it easy to stay motivated and consistent with training.”
“She is excited to go back so she can walk me through all the things I am doing wrong in whichever hold or technique we are practicing on a given night.”
“Had the pleasure of bringing my 7 year old to his very first class @ Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pineland on Monday and WOW it went above & beyond my expectations.”
“Definitely would recommend to our friends even though we live quite a bit away, it is very worth it!”
From the reviews
Hands down 5 🌟 My son has been wanting to do martial arts, so we decided to give Gracie a try. The 10 days free trial was a plus so he could get a feel for class before we committed. He was all smiles during the class. The confidence in all the students was a blessing to see.
Update: our 3 year old is SO pumped Gracie now has a class for his age group! After watching his older brother train for months, he feels so proud to practice his moves with Coach Joe, Coach Angie, and the other helpers in class. We’re so glad we found Gracie!
Had the pleasure of bringing my 7 year old to his very first class @ Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pineland on Monday and WOW it went above & beyond my expectations. The leader & owner, Joe Dulmage, was very organized and enthusiastic keeping the kids engaged and challenged throughout the whole class.
Practical self defense instruction, a positive environment for learning, and a really good workout. The instructor and owner is easy to get along with and shifts between guiding those with and without experience without breaking stride.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pineland
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pineland 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 Pineland
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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