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Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kannapolis, North Carolina
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 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wanderbragabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-303-0896
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is by far one of the best investments you can make in yourself, or for your children, to build confidence, to learn how to deal with challenges, and to also grow as a person.”
“They’re learning so much—not just real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and self-defense, but also teamwork, focus, discipline, and more.”
“Classes for beginners, kids, women, and for the more advanced Jiu Jitsu practitioners.”
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What members say
“Professor Wander Braga was one of the best fighters of his generation and became an amazing instructor.”
“After years of training at different places, I can confidently say this gym offers the most welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.”
“After years of training at different places, I can confidently say this gym offers the most welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.”
“The coaches are amazing with kids—super patient, encouraging, and they really know how to make learning fun while still teaching discipline and technique.”
“This is by far one of the best investments you can make in yourself, or for your children, to build confidence, to learn how to deal with challenges, and to also grow as a person.”
“This is by far one of the best investments you can make in yourself, or for your children, to build confidence, to learn how to deal with challenges, and to also grow as a person.”
From the reviews
Absolutely love this Jujitsu gym! Very family oriented! Very skilled individuals who come! My daughter goes there! She is 3 years old! The Professors are very helpful and train my daughter to the standard! I’ve seen firsthand the confidence my daughter has now! Thank you all so much!
I just started training at Wander Braga BJJ and I can honestly say it’s been an amazing experience so far. From the moment I walked in the atmosphere was welcoming, and the energy in every class is great.
Wander Braga BJJ is hands down the best school I’ve trained at. After years of training at different places, I can confidently say this gym offers the most welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Professor Leo and Professor Wander welcomed me with open arms, and I truly appreciate their teaching style.
This jiujitsu studio is hands down the best! My son loves it and he’s always looking forward to being there. The coaches are absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly.
New to BJJ? Start at Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Wander Braga 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 Wander Braga 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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