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Mint Hill Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Matthews, 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule minthillbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-269-6918
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:15 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you’re looking to get into bjj, this is the place for all levels.”
What members say
“I can't ask for more from the amazing instructions and all our training partners.”
“Everyone here is Cool and friendly helping all individuals to get upto speed in no time.”
From the reviews
Love training here! The coaches and teammates make it feel like a second home. The rolls are tough and challenging, which is exactly what I was looking for, but the vibes are always positive. Best BJJ community in town!
If you’re looking to get into bjj, this is the place for all levels. Glad to be part of MHBJJ team. Everyone here is Cool and friendly helping all individuals to get upto speed in no time.
Welcoming place for all ages and skill level. Instruction is top notch, with many different instructors to add their own different flavor. Glad we found the right fit🤜🤛
Great instructors, awesome environment, & family friendly. They have a variety of classes that can be tailored for different skill levels. The kids class is 🔥🔥🔥
New to BJJ? Start at Mint Hill Jiu-Jitsu
Mint Hill Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Mint Hill Jiu-Jitsu
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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