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Metrolina Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Concord, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule metrolinamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-266-3673
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Even simple things like footwork drills and foundational movements gave me a strong advantage and helped me adapt and improve quickly in new environments.”
“My son has been going here for a little over three months now and we couldn’t be happier with the experience so far.”
“I started there as a teenager—around 16 years old—and it was the perfect time to begin.”
“Each class is open to all skill levels and there are opportunities to compete, when you decide if that is something you want to do (not required).”
“Each class is open to all skill levels and there are opportunities to compete, when you decide if that is something you want to do (not required).”
Other martial arts here
“I had been interested in Muay Thai for years but never pulled the trigger and signed up until a few weeks ago, and I’m so glad I did!”
“Metrolina Martial Arts (MMA) is a wonderful place to get a great workout, while learning a new skill.”
What members say
“All of the very knowledgeable instructors have created an open and friendly atmosphere - doling out positive remarks or constructive criticisms, as needed.”
“I felt very comfortable as a complete beginner, with classes breaking down each technique and building on themselves at a good pace.”
“All of the very knowledgeable instructors have created an open and friendly atmosphere - doling out positive remarks or constructive criticisms, as needed.”
“Metrolina Martial Arts (MMA) is a wonderful place to get a great workout, while learning a new skill.”
“You may try out for any class for free and don't worry about bringing equipment because they have various items available to borrow, which are cleaned after use.”
“Each of the four programs has a deep curriculum and is focused on practical application.”
From the reviews
I would definitely recommend Metrolina Martial Arts! They offer a week free trial to let you try out all the classes. The instructors teach people of all experience levels from beginner to advanced. They are very knowledgeable about their disciplines that they teach.
Metrolina Martial Arts (MMA) is a wonderful place to get a great workout, while learning a new skill. All of the very knowledgeable instructors have created an open and friendly atmosphere - doling out positive remarks or constructive criticisms, as needed.
I've been coming here for a little over a month now for Muay Thai classes with no prior experience in martial arts and the days I come in for class are without fail the best days of my week. All of the people, instructors and students alike are super nice and approchable and willing to help out the newbie.
Coach Ed and his staff are amazing and genuine people. His wife Ashley does all sorts of goodies for the kids. When we moved here from NY during pandemic they became friends quickly. They have helped my family out in more ways then just teaching them ju jitsu and Muay Thai.
New to BJJ? Start at Metrolina Martial Arts
Metrolina Martial Arts 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 Metrolina Martial Arts
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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