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Meta Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wendell, 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
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule metajiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 702-883-1478
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 1–3 pm, 6–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Meta is good for fundamentals for people starting out a new hobby and challenging for those who are more experienced.”
“Come try a class (or bring your children for kids’ class) if you’re curious, open to learning, and wanting a sense of community with a population of great people.”
“😊 They also have a special women’s class every other week and then every month they have a multi gym get together where you get a wide range of rolling partners.”
“12pm classes Mon-Fri, 6:30pm Mon-Thursday, 6:00am Tuesday and Thursdays and open mats on Saturdays.”
“Whether you’re here for self-defense, competition, or just to improve your fitness, this gym offers everything you need to excel.”
“The instructors are not only highly skilled and technically sharp, but they also create an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and motivating for all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“They also offer Judo every Friday for the non guard pullers.”
What members say
“If you're looking for a place with excellent coaching, a welcoming atmosphere, and a setup that's great for the whole family, I highly recommend this studio.”
“The instructors are not only highly skilled and technically sharp, but they also create an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and motivating for all levels.”
“The instructors are not only highly skilled and technically sharp, but they also create an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and motivating for all levels.”
“He is very easy to approach with questions and has been patient with me as I am working through the new techniques learned and my overall journey.”
“It’s also connected to a great gym, Ritch’s.”
From the reviews
This is a great place to start or continue Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Meta is good for fundamentals for people starting out a new hobby and challenging for those who are more experienced.
Meta is an amazing jiu-jitsu academy where you can find knowledgeable instruction led by Professor Hale. It’s an environment with egoless training partners that want to help you improve. There’s a wide range of class times, plus it’s affordable. It’s also connected to a great gym, Ritch’s.
Meta Jiu Jitsu: I recently started my jiu jitsu journey at Meta and have had an amazing experience so far. I was completely new to jiu jitsu and knew nothing prior. Not knowing what to expect I was a little timid to start and wasn't sure what the atmosphere was going to be like.
I’ve trained for several years across different martial arts and training systems, and this gym is truly one of the best I’ve experienced. The instructors are not only highly skilled and technically sharp, but they also create an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and motivating for all levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Meta Jiu Jitsu Academy
Meta Jiu Jitsu 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 Meta Jiu Jitsu 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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