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Mindset BJJ Academy (Marlon Loor Vera)
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Charlotte, 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 mlvbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-909-6177
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8–9:20 pm |
| Wednesday | 8–9 am |
| Thursday | 8–9:20 pm |
| Friday | 8–9 am, 7:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1–3:30 pm |
The classes they run
“My son has been a student under Master Alyssa and Professor Marlon for over a year and has learned so much.”
What members say
“professor Marlon is very knowledgeable and it’s a great environment to get your bjj journey started and also your game up !”
“The instructors and fellow students were welcoming and supportive.”
“The instructors and fellow students were welcoming and supportive.”
“They teach the techniques of BJJ, along with discipline and mindset.”
“My sons love going to Mindset to train, have fun, and learn really important life lessons.”
“It is clean, welcoming, and the parents area is very helpful.”
From the reviews
5*s …Awesome Bjj gym and community!! professor Marlon is very knowledgeable and it’s a great environment to get your bjj journey started and also your game up !!!
My son has been working with Master Alyssa since Kindergarten and Professor Marlon for years now. He is now in 6th grade and still at it! They have a special gift in working with children. They teach the techniques of BJJ, along with discipline and mindset.
Professor Marlon has patience with the kids, takes his time to really explain, and takes great care to guide his beginner students through the safe and proper ways of executing BJJ moves. Master Alyssa has been our daughters teacher and mentor for 11 years and counting.
My son has been a student under Master Alyssa and Professor Marlon for over a year and has learned so much. He is challenged to grow physically but also mentally and emotionally… skills that help in all areas of life. I’m grateful for another positive, encouraging and challenging voice in my son’s life.
New to BJJ? Start at Mindset BJJ Academy (Marlon Loor Vera)
Mindset BJJ Academy (Marlon Loor Vera) 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 Mindset BJJ Academy (Marlon Loor Vera)
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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