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ZR Team RTP
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cary, North Carolina
Part of zr-team
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
- 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 zrteamrtp.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 264-7044
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have been coached by Vinny, as have two of my kids, and he modulates his teaching very well.”
“He is very knowledgeable, an incredible competitor and instructor.”
“Highly recommend for kids and adults alike, whether you're brand new to jiu jitsu or have been training for a while, definitely try a class!”
What members say
“Professor Vinny is the best!”
From the reviews
Professor Vinny is the best! He is very knowledgeable, an incredible competitor and instructor. He is particularly great with kids classes and a great role model. ZR is a great team with affiliate locations all across NC for members to cross train.
Prof. Vinny is a great instructor. I have been coached by Vinny, as have two of my kids, and he modulates his teaching very well. He is patient, knowledgeable, communicates information and concepts in a way that is understandable and implementable. I recommend ZR Team RTP and Prof.
I stopped in for a class and prof Vinny had fantastic instruction and the class structure was perfect. Highly recommend for a try if you are in the area.
New to BJJ? Start at ZR Team RTP
ZR Team RTP 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 ZR Team RTP
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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