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Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, 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
- Membership memberships run around $99/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 4–15) — 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 grapplingdisciples.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 910-388-8029
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve trained with Gregg and his guys for the past 4 years, he is an amazing instructor and has a friendly atmosphere for the kids class.”
“Whether you're a hobbyist or competitor, Grappling Disciples is the place to be for top-notch instruction and a supportive community.”
“The team is welcoming, classes are well organized, and it’s a great place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
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What members say
“The Coach Greg and Coach Tyler do an amazing job breaking techniques down step by step and making sure everyone understands, no matter their experience level.”
“The team is welcoming, classes are well organized, and it’s a great place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“I’ve trained with Gregg and his guys for the past 4 years, he is an amazing instructor and has a friendly atmosphere for the kids class.”
“The Coach Greg and Coach Tyler do an amazing job breaking techniques down step by step and making sure everyone understands, no matter their experience level.”
“From day one, I felt comfortable asking questions and learning at my own pace.”
“He's a master at keeping the kids focused on the technique, while keeping the atmosphere fun and full of energy.”
From the reviews
Coach Greg is one of the best coaches I had fortune to train and learn alongside in my 25+ year martial arts career. He is extremely methodical, understands how to dissect the technique into teachable and consumable steps and maintains consistency and continuity.
Coach Greg is an excellent instructor and an even better bjj practitioner! He is very attention to detail oriented. He teaches his students to be technical and adaptable while keeping the techniques relative to everyday life. He's an amazing kids instructor as well!
Coach Greg is a wonderful teacher! Jiu jitsu can be confusing at times, and coach does a really nice job of explaining the hows and whys of certain baffling moves. Not only that, he does an outstanding job of fostering a positive culture in his school! I can’t recommend him enough!
I love this place and the brotherhood bond that we have. Greg is an amazing instructor so much so that I travel once a year from Washington state just to train with these gentlemen. There is no where else I would have loved to start Jiu Jitsu. Thank you Greg!
New to BJJ? Start at Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu
Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu 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 Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu
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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