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Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Knightdale, 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
- Membership memberships run around $20/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule trbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (984) 989-3622
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30–11 AM |
The classes they run
“My fiance and I was looking for martial arts for my son and we came across Team Raines.”
“Great instruction and lots of creative and effective no-gi technique.”
“There is really an amazing group to learn from, from all levels of experience and ages.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer BJJ and Shotokan Karate classes for all ages.”
What members say
“Great instruction and lots of creative and effective no-gi technique.”
“There is really an amazing group to learn from, from all levels of experience and ages.”
“Myself and my family are new to North Carolina moved here in the spring 2021 .”
“Everyone is so friendly and down to earth my son and fiance love it also great prices and a clean safe environment .”
From the reviews
Team Raines is an awesome BJJ gym! Daniel has high level instruction and top notch teaching. The culture there is great for all ages and people are super cool! Definitely worth checking out!
Team Raines BJJ is awesome I'm so glad my fiance and I came across this place . Myself and my family are new to North Carolina moved here in the spring 2021 . My fiance and I was looking for martial arts for my son and we came across Team Raines.
I've been training here since April and can't imagine going to a different school. Professor Raines is a black belt under Ricardo Almeida, former UFC and Pride FC fighter, so you are in knowledgeable hands. The environment is fun and inviting and a great place to start your BJJ journey!
I joined up with Team Raines less than a year ago. Professor Dan is an excellent instructor for all levels of BJJ. They offer BJJ and Shotokan Karate classes for all ages. I highly recommend giving them a try.
New to BJJ? Start at Team Raines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team Raines 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 Team Raines 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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