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Nava Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mooresville, 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
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- Phone +1 704-237-7791
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Jonatan Nava is an exceptional Jiu-Jitsu instructor and competitor.”
“He has an incredible ability to break down complex techniques into easily understandable steps, making it accessible for practitioners of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“Seeing Jonas prepare for his own MMA career is beyond inspiring—it’s like witnessing a master at work.”
What members say
“As one of the best coaches in town, his mastery of jiu-jitsu and martial arts is incredible, but it’s his dedication and personal touch that make him stand out.”
“He has an incredible ability to break down complex techniques into easily understandable steps, making it accessible for practitioners of all levels.”
“The atmosphere in the gym is welcoming and supportive, making it a great place to train, whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“He has an incredible ability to break down complex techniques into easily understandable steps, making it accessible for practitioners of all levels.”
From the reviews
Jonatan Nava is an exceptional Jiu-Jitsu instructor and competitor. His new program at Nava Jiu-Jitsu is top-notch, especially for kids. Jonatan's patience, encouragement, and ability to teach in both English and Spanish make his classes incredibly inclusive.
Training with Jonas Navas has completely transformed my martial arts journey. As one of the best coaches in town, his mastery of jiu-jitsu and martial arts is incredible, but it’s his dedication and personal touch that make him stand out.
Navas Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional place to train! The instruction by Jonatan is absolutely top-notch. He has an incredible ability to break down complex techniques into easily understandable steps, making it accessible for practitioners of all levels.
I’ve had the opportunity to meet and train Jui Jitsu with Jonatan and have been absolutely amazed by his instructing ability. Not only will he demonstrate the techniques effectively but he will also break down the moves step-by-step so that even the beginners (like me) can grasp the fundamentals of the instruction.
New to BJJ? Start at Nava Jiu-Jitsu
Nava Jiu-Jitsu 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 Nava 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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