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Gracie Lake Norman Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Mooresville
5 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mooresville, 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.
Local fitness center teaching martial arts & self-defense classes for all ages & skill levels.
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 4–19) — 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 gracielakenorman.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-479-1255
Hours
| Monday | 12–12:45 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–12:45 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–12:45 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–12:45 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter’s confidence has blossomed, her focus sharpened, and my wife has also experienced a meaningful personal evolution through the GLKN journey.”
“My son earned his way onto the competition team, and recently took the podium with his first gold medal at a tournament!”
“Whether you are an adult, senior, a child or a beginner of any age, GLKN is the place to be!”
Other martial arts here
“Personally, it’s helped shift my mentality and allowed me to transition my wrestling background into the patient, humbling art of jiu-jitsu.”
What members say
“If you want a place to train, have amazing coaches and be surrounded by good vibes this is the place for you!”
“From making sure everyone has the right gi and belt to creating a welcoming environment, she truly holds it all together.”
“The team is a family atmosphere, with everyone pushing each other to be better, while at the same time, making sure everyone is always safe on the mats.”
“Ranard welcomed me with opened arms and was extremely helpful to correct some of my current techniques and offer new suggestions to try out when I go back to my gym in Chicago.”
“My daughter’s confidence has blossomed, her focus sharpened, and my wife has also experienced a meaningful personal evolution through the GLKN journey.”
“My son earned his way onto the competition team, and recently took the podium with his first gold medal at a tournament!”
From the reviews
My son has been attending Gracie Lake Norman Jujitsu for the past four years. From the beginning our experience has been absolutely amazing. My son Ricky was very quiet and didn’t know how to engage others very well. Ranard Brown and his wife LeeAnn along with their two sons managed to do what we had problems doing.
We have brought our kids here for the last year. My son has ADHD and struggles with focus. The change I have seen in him this past year blows our minds. This family and coach Ranard are amazing with our kids. They truly love the students here and want what's best for them.
Some of the best people I’ve ever met, glad to call them my new family! Day 1 of BJJ done and many years more to come! Thanks everyone at Gracie! The instructors an students are very helpful and knowledgeable
Ranard and co. at Gracie jiu jitsu lake Norman are all great and I would definitely recommend! I’ve trained jiu jitsu for 3-4 years, currently a blue belt with some prior wrestling as well. I was just in town for the week on vacation and looking to get some training in.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Lake Norman Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Mooresville
Gracie Lake Norman Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Mooresville 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 Lake Norman Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Mooresville
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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