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Moreno BJJ LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Bern, 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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule morenobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (484) 553-1358
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a woman everyone is extremely respectful and ensures that women feel safe.”
“I showed up on Wednesday at Thursday No-Gi practice was immediately welcomed and asked if it was my first time.”
“It would be difficult find another gym where you get extensive one-on-one time with the coach for the price.”
“I visited Moreno Jiu Jitsu Academy during my Christmas break and was lucky to make it to their Friday open mat.”
“I showed up on Wednesday at Thursday No-Gi practice was immediately welcomed and asked if it was my first time.”
“I started coming to this gym because my son has autism and loves deep body pressure.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach halstun is an amazing kickboxing coach, he makes us all get rounds in after class to ensure the moves we drilled will stick after class by testing them out in sparring.”
“Jui jitsu , kickboxing, wrestling and a friendly family environment.”
What members say
“I showed up on Wednesday at Thursday No-Gi practice was immediately welcomed and asked if it was my first time.”
“The members are all extremely friendly and the coaches are very knowledgeable.”
“I have not met a single person there who was not willing to assist in any way they could, whether it was with techniques, drills, or just making you feel welcome.”
“did i mention, a THIRD DEGREE Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt under Luiz Palhares are just a few reasons to come in and train at Gracie Jiu Jitsu of New Bern.”
“As a woman everyone is extremely respectful and ensures that women feel safe.”
From the reviews
You learn real BJJ here. The kind that will save you in a fight and protect you from those that would harm you.
They have it all! Jui jitsu , kickboxing, wrestling and a friendly family environment. Very dedicated coaches
So I was gonna do a review on my first night but wanted to do a second night just in case. A little background for my review to help you decide. I'm 26 with a metal hip. I havnt done anything athletic in the past 4 years. I wrestled at a D1 level in college.
This gym is an amazing place to train. The coaches here are helpful and would do anything to make sure you get the techniques right. The students are helpful and are encouraging teammates that help you level your game up.
New to BJJ? Start at Moreno BJJ LLC
Moreno BJJ LLC 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 Moreno BJJ LLC
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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