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BJJ Gyms in North Carolina
199 BJJ gyms across 89 cities in North Carolina — including 114 with a free trial, 148 beginner-friendly, and 171 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and North Carolina now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in North Carolina
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- Wilmington
- Durham
- Fayetteville
- Jacksonville
- Asheville
- Cary
- Mooresville
- Apex
- Gastonia
- Hickory
- High Point
- Monroe
- Winston-Salem
- Concord
- Cornelius
- Indian Trail
- Matthews
- New Bern
- Wilson
- Archdale
- Burlington
- Cameron
- Chapel Hill
- Clemmons
- Goldsboro
- Greensboro
- Greenville
- Havelock
- Hendersonville
- Kannapolis
- Knightdale
- Leland
- Lexington
- Lincolnton
- Raeford
- Rocky Mount
- Sanford
- Shelby
- Aberdeen
- Arden
- Boone
- Camp Lejeune
- Carrboro
- Clayton
- Davidson
- Denver
- East Flat Rock
- Elizabeth City
- Fletcher
- Fuquay-Varina
- Garner
- Graham
- Granite Falls
- Hampstead
- Harrisburg
- Henderson
- Hillsborough
- Holly Ridge
- Holly Springs
- Hudson
- Kinston
- Laurinburg
- Lawndale
- Louisburg
- Lowell
- Marion
- Marshall
- Mebane
- Mills River
- Mint Hill
- Morrisville
- Mt Airy
- Pinehurst
- Pineville
- Reidsville
- Smithfield
- Sneads Ferry
- Spring Lake
- Surf City
- Thomasville
- Wake Forest
- Waxhaw
- Waynesville
- Wendell
- West End
- Winterville
- Woodfin
Featured BJJ gyms in North Carolina
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-North Carolina ranking →
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville
4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Real American Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Union Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Lucas Lepri | Charlotte
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in North Carolina
- Best BJJ gyms in North Carolina — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 148 beginner-friendly gyms in North Carolina, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 171 gyms in North Carolina with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 114 gyms in North Carolina offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 30 gyms in North Carolina with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
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BJJ programs in North Carolina
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids BJJ in North Carolina
- 🌱 Beginners in North Carolina
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in North Carolina
- 🏆 Competition Team in North Carolina
- 🩳 No-Gi in North Carolina
- 👤 Private Lessons in North Carolina
- 🔓 Open Mat in North Carolina
- 💪 Women's BJJ in North Carolina
- 📘 Fundamentals in North Carolina
- 🥋 Gi in North Carolina
- ✨ Teens BJJ in North Carolina
Other martial arts trained in North Carolina
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else North Carolina gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in North Carolina: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in North Carolina?
- Our directory lists 199 BJJ gyms across 89 cities in North Carolina. The cities with the most are Charlotte (12), Raleigh (12), Wilmington (9).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in North Carolina?
- Among North Carolina gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $35–$99 (median around $80). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in North Carolina?
- Yes — 114 gyms in North Carolina advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in North Carolina?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 148 North Carolina gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 171 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.