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Winston Salem Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clemmons, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule winstonsalemjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (479) 287-5921
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Everyone at Winston Salem Jiu-Jitsu is incredibly welcoming and helpful, making it an amazing environment for both myself and my daughter.”
“Competed and won many tournaments with him as my coach.”
“Feels like a private lesson awesome job 10/10”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced, this is an awesome place to train, learn, and grow.”
What members say
“Luis is a great instructor who takes the time to work with students of all experience levels.”
“Everyone at Winston Salem Jiu-Jitsu is incredibly welcoming and helpful, making it an amazing environment for both myself and my daughter.”
“Everyone at Winston Salem Jiu-Jitsu is incredibly welcoming and helpful, making it an amazing environment for both myself and my daughter.”
“He doesn’t just show techniques—he breaks down the small details that most people overlook, and explains why they matter.”
“Competed and won many tournaments with him as my coach.”
“The instructor, Luis, breaks down techniques well and supports students as they gain confidence and progress.”
From the reviews
Its an amazing gym, ive only been here a month and ive grown exponentially. Each class i feel like ive grown so much more. I also feel like its a much more fun and comfortable environment.
I can’t say enough great things about this gym and the instructor. From day one, he’s been incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve. What really stands out is how well he teaches.
Luis is an exceptional mentor and instructor who has had a profound impact on my jiu-jitsu journey. He consistently emphasizes the importance of perseverance, often reminding his students that simply showing up—no matter how difficult the day may be—is a meaningful step toward improvement.
I’ve known Luis Rubalcava for a while now and I can’t recommend his Jiu Jitsu program enough. My two kids and I all train with him and the impact on our family has been incredible. For my kids especially the change is night and day. I’ve seen a huge boost in their confidence at school and their overall self esteem.
New to BJJ? Start at Winston Salem Jiu-Jitsu
Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem 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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