Charlotte
Jiu-Jitsu
Academy

No Politics. No Cliques. Just Training.

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5.0 on Google · 144+ Reviews 98% Recommended on Facebook · 62 Reviews

The Receipts

0 IBJJF World Titles
0 World Champions made on the Mats
0 Five-Star Google Reviews

And counting.

Are you next?

Programs

Pick a path. Get on the mat.

Two students smiling while drilling a basic no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu hand-fighting position during a beginner class at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy

DAY 1 NO-GI BASICS

New here? This 30-minute No-Gi intro is just for white belts in their first 3 months.

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Two students training during a no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy, with one applying an arm attack from a top side position

BJJ FUNDAMENTALS

Build your foundation. Gi and No-Gi fundamentals classes daily.

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CJJA KIDS

Kids ages 4-12? We've got them. Lil' Pups (4-6) and Bulldogs (7-12) learn confidence, discipline, and Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, supportive way.

Kids Schedule

OPEN MAT

The Southeast's best Open Mats. 2 Days. 5 hours. No politics. Just rolls. Previous experience required.

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Why CJJA

Built different on purpose.

Unaffiliated

Train with anyone. No politics, no drama.

TRAIN 7 DAYS A WEEK

4-5 classes daily plus weekend open mats. Morning, noon, and night.

Transparent Pricing

No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.

Free First Class

Try before you commit. No pressure.

Your coaches

World-class instruction. Every class.

John Piper

Head Coach

IBJJF Masters World Champion (Gi and No-Gi)

Eli Knight

Fundamentals Coach

4th degree black belt. 30 years teaching.

Dr. Jen Case

Fundamentals Coach

15× IBJJF Masters World Champion

Lance "SharkBear" Breeden

Fundamentals Coach (No-Gi)

IBJJF World Masters gold medalist

Meet the full team →

Wide view of a packed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy with students gathered in a circle around two coaches

Don't take our word for it

Hear it from the mat.

★★★★★

"I've trained around the world. California, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, England, Australia. Charlotte JJ is world-class. Everyone has the same values: be clean, be respectful, and have fun."

Google Review

★★★★★

"They've somehow managed to create an environment that's simultaneously world-class, friendly, and ridiculously addictive. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and occasionally sadistic."

Google Review

★★★★★

"John is the man. Despite being busy and having tons of students, he always takes the time to show he cares. He's genuinely welcoming and creates an environment where everyone feels like they belong."

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