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Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Monroe, 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 — 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 zenjiujitsucharlotte.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-218-8322
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 | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going here for years and him and his teammates consistently win tournaments against higher ranked and larger opponents.”
“My son has been going here for years and him and his teammates consistently win tournaments against higher ranked and larger opponents.”
“Humble and outstanding attitude towards all levels of experience!”
Other martial arts here
“I started with kickboxing and just recently started JJ and it has been amazing!”
What members say
“George is a great Jiu Jitsu instructor, as well as extremely knowledgeable in all striking skills.”
“Humble and outstanding attitude towards all levels of experience!”
“I also recently started going personally to his Women’s only jujitsu and he has provided a safe and supportive environment.”
“I also recently started going personally to his Women’s only jujitsu and he has provided a safe and supportive environment.”
“5 years old and now almost 2 years later I can see a huge improvement not just in the physical aspect but as well as his confidence.”
From the reviews
Best place to train in Charlotte! Positive atmosphere and people. The training and investment from Coach George is top notch. He truly cares about his students and it shows both on and off the mat. I started with kickboxing and just recently started JJ and it has been amazing!
You won’t be disappointed by coming here. I started with my youngest going here at 6.5 years old and now almost 2 years later I can see a huge improvement not just in the physical aspect but as well as his confidence.
George is a great Jiu Jitsu instructor, as well as extremely knowledgeable in all striking skills. My son has been going here for years and him and his teammates consistently win tournaments against higher ranked and larger opponents. Drillers make killers!
World class mma gym!!! Great instructor. Very friendly, knowledgeable welcoming. If you beginner or advanced right place to start. I took boxing and Jiu Jitsu classes it was awesome.
New to BJJ? Start at Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness 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 Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
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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