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Hayastan MMA Charlotte
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Matthews, North Carolina
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hayastanmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-575-9688
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7–9 am, 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They relay information that is easy to grasp from the beginner children classes to the most advanced Pro fighter.”
“whether you are just looking for a more challenging and fun workout or wanting to compete at an amateur or pro level.”
“It doesn't matter if you haven't ever thrown a punch in your life, they will gladly help you get to whatever goal you wish whether it be fitness, self-defense, or competition.”
“The environment is awesome, there’s a place for everyone from beginners to pros, the people are great, and we couldn’t have a better coach!”
Other martial arts here
“Focuses on all the arts from boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai to BJJ, judo, and wrestling.”
“What ever you goal is you will be able to reach it at Hayastan MMA just want to get in shape?”
“Focuses on all the arts from boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai to BJJ, judo, and wrestling.”
“Focuses on all the arts from boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai to BJJ, judo, and wrestling.”
“Focuses on all the arts from boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai to BJJ, judo, and wrestling.”
“Focuses on all the arts from boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai to BJJ, judo, and wrestling.”
What members say
“Great instruction, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, awesome training partners - it's the best!”
“The environment is awesome, there’s a place for everyone from beginners to pros, the people are great, and we couldn’t have a better coach!”
“The gym staff and students will make you feel like family, coaching is terrific, and the advanced students are great people to look up to, as well as inspiring others.”
“It doesn't matter if you haven't ever thrown a punch in your life, they will gladly help you get to whatever goal you wish whether it be fitness, self-defense, or competition.”
“The facility is large and clean and the equipment is new.”
“Focuses on all the arts from boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai to BJJ, judo, and wrestling.”
From the reviews
It has been amazing to train at this gym. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and have tons of experience to draw upon. It doesn't matter if you haven't ever thrown a punch in your life, they will gladly help you get to whatever goal you wish whether it be fitness, self-defense, or competition.
Had my first lesson today and it met all my needs: GREAT instructor (Tom), welcoming atmosphere and classmates, perfect mix of drills & sparring, sweat soaked t-shirt, and finishing class with all my teeth intact! So, what sets Hayastan apart from other gyms? In my opinion it is the method of instruction.
I have been training here for a few years now, and I can easily say that signing up here was the best decision I have ever made. The gym staff and students will make you feel like family, coaching is terrific, and the advanced students are great people to look up to, as well as inspiring others.
I have been training with Hayastan off and on for well over a decade, this place is family and they will be to you too. The coaching is hands down some of the best on the East coast. I have trained all around the country and this is the place I call home.
New to BJJ? Start at Hayastan MMA Charlotte
Hayastan MMA Charlotte 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 Hayastan MMA Charlotte
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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