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Mooresville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mooresville, 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 (ages 5–14) — 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 mooresvillebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-360-0159
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 1–2 pm |
The classes they run
“The coaches are supportive but firm, professional, and create a positive environment that keeps the kids motivated and engaged.”
“Hobbyists or competitors will both benefit from this program as the coaches will customize training and coaching approach to meet your goals.”
“I absolutely loved watching my daughter learning new ways to practice self defense in a kind and energetic environment.”
“As an older guy with no background in BJJ, it was a bit unsettling to walk through the door for the first time.”
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What members say
“The coaches and blue belts are amazing and have been so patient and excellent instructors.”
“The classes strike a perfect balance between technique and sparring, creating a welcoming and community-focused environment.”
“The coaches are supportive but firm, professional, and create a positive environment that keeps the kids motivated and engaged.”
“The classes strike a perfect balance between technique and sparring, creating a welcoming and community-focused environment.”
“Hobbyists or competitors will both benefit from this program as the coaches will customize training and coaching approach to meet your goals.”
“The instructors are skilled and supportive, and the facilities are clean and well-equipped.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for a great enviorment to learn or further your skills this is the place for you. Awesome and welcoming group of people, no matter if you have experience or not.
My son has recently started taking jiu jitsu at this facility and it has been a wonderful experience for him! He has always participated in more traditional sports and this is his first experience with something like this. The knowledge and confidence he has gained in a short time has been awesome!!
Great place to train. When I walked in the kids class was under way. The instructor had the kids attention and was doing a great job. I was welcomed in with open arms. It is a great family atmosphere. The Tom Deblass trained instructor was very knowledgeable and technical.
Great environment to learn and grow for beginner and experienced practitioner. Highly detailed teaching of techniques from the coaches as well as great training partners. Hobbyists or competitors will both benefit from this program as the coaches will customize training and coaching approach to meet your goals.
New to BJJ? Start at Mooresville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Mooresville Brazilian 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 Mooresville Brazilian 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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