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Impact Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lexington, North Carolina
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (336) 596-2248
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending for about a month and I’ve already noticed such growth.”
Other martial arts here
“I’m not into traditional sports such as basketball, soccer, and so on but I love karate.”
What members say
“The staff and other more advanced students have been very welcoming and encouraging.”
“The staff and other more advanced students have been very welcoming and encouraging.”
“My kids love attending class starting out they used to give excuses.”
“It allows him to have a sense of discipline and helps him learn how to defend himself.”
From the reviews
What a great class with Brian and Jada! They were both professional and fun while at the same time providing valuable information and instruction as well as keeping safety a priority.
Impact has become a big part of our lives. The people are like family. The classes are very informative, and our skills have greatly improved. We look forward to class every week.
My son Kamaren loves the family Impact class. It allows him to have a sense of discipline and helps him learn how to defend himself. They are family away from family. Is very good to be knowledgeable in this. It's fun, and for all ages.
I love that both my 11 year old and 7 year old can learn together here. Classes start on time so you are getting your whole hour. The instructors are very patient with the students, but still firm.
New to BJJ? Start at Impact Martial Arts Academy
Impact Martial Arts Academy 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 Impact Martial Arts Academy
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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