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Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling can be used both as martial arts and as sports. They both emphasize grappling and submissions. Both are two of the best and most effective martial arts for self-defense. Getting in shape and losing weight are great benefits of both. In a typical class, students will practice technique, drills, and live sparring. You will learn how to defend yourself against bigger, stronger opponents. In addition to improving your agility, flexibility, and stamina, you will make new friends and have fun as well. Please contact us if you would like more information about Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
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john adams
02:10 27 Nov 24
CJJA welcomed me with open arm bars, literally. I came into town for the holiday and found a place that felt like home. The coach, “Panda” and the team were great! Learned some new technique in the class and had the opportunity to roll with the team afterwards. Looking forward to coming back whenever in Charlotte. Highly recommend for anyone in the area, and those looking for a great school when visiting.
Brett Fitzgerald
21:46 21 Nov 24
While on a work trip I dropped in for both a no-gi and a gi class and both were phenomenal. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, from the instructors to the students. Classes were a good size and a variety of skill levels. The facilities themselves were very well maintained, clean, and had a great energy to them. I plan to drop in whenever work brings me back to Charlotte.
Tarryn McGhie, Ph.D.
15:45 08 Nov 24
I've been to five gyms in Charlotte (visiting from Vegas) and this is the only one I would return to for a second time. Piper leads a good class with technique and detail. Gym is clean and good vibes. Multiple class times and a variety of skill levels. And unlike many gyms in the area, THEY ROLL at the end of class. How refreshing! Thanks for the rolls. Oooooossssssss!
Alec Beresin
23:07 18 Sep 24
If you are looking to train BJJ in Charlotte, this is the place! John runs a fantastic academy - modern instruction, clean facilities, friendly staff, great culture.
Neil Olipani
10:26 12 Sep 24
Was in town for a conference and needed a place to train and I'm glad I found CJJA. Beautiful facilities with clean showers. The vibes were immaculate and the people were very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the positional sparring and how they prioritized safety! Tap early and tap often. Thank you for the hospitality. I highly recommend this place for your gi and nogi needs.
Stephen Swan
22:50 28 Aug 24
I highly recommend you to stop in to this very cool place. I was in Charlotte for a short business trip and decided to train. The coaching and training was both high level and welcoming.
reibs snowbord
05:35 25 Aug 24
Saw your photo on NetflixIm so happy you believed in yourself and wore a work shirt out about
Y Gershman
17:09 24 Aug 24
What a great school with high level, committed students, great mat space, amenities and mat culture! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Charlotte!
Daniel Delgado
15:23 22 Aug 24
If you're visiting or a local, I highly recommend this gym for its great instruction and welcoming atmosphere. Coach Piper is knowledgeable and dedicated, providing guidance to help you improve. Overall had a great time while visiting from Miami and definitely going to drop in again next time I’m in town.
Naveena
16:03 25 Jul 24
I've tried a couple different places in Charlotte for Jiujitsu, but no place has the same environment as CJJA. All the coaches are very skilled and welcoming. They foster a learning environment where you don't have to feel intimidated to jump in. The coaches are willing to answer any questions you have without making you feel bad for asking, and all the people who go are extremely chill and kind. If you are a woman looking for a good gym, there are a lot of skilled female grapplers at this gym who are fantastic to train with!
Tyler Van Pelt
15:50 13 May 23
This place is world class… Whether you’re brand new to Jiu Jitsu, fitness, and martial arts or you’re a seasoned grappler, Charlotte JJ is the best. Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu academy is the premier grappling team in the Charlotte area. Coach Piper is one of a kind bye is positive, professional, and exceptionally skilled. This team and the coaching staff will make you feel welcome. There’s no weird rules, customs, or silly obligations/contracts. I’ve trained around the world in California, VA, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, England, and Australia… Charlotte JJ is world-class!Everyone at Charlotte JJ has the same values, and the rules are simple… Be clean, be respectful, and have fun.What are you waiting for? Come check it out and enjoy a free class with expert instructors at Charlotte Jiu Jitsu.
Forrest Stevens
18:38 16 Oct 22
A nice open mat. Good vibes. I had a bunch of fun against technical players. The music mix provided a basic organization to the training. The 7 minute rolls had music inter-spliced with commands to "start", "stop", and "rest" throughout the mix. Lots of friendly banter and fellowship throughout the gym. Good *stuff. Good rolls. Oss. Valeu. 👊🏼🔥
Cageside Mma
14:49 11 Oct 22
Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Academy is an outstanding gym for BJJ. Owner, John Piper is a fantastic instructor. The "vibe" at this gym is amazing. If you live near or are planning on moving to Charlotte - this is a DEFINITE place to check out!
Mason Ballowe
00:19 04 Oct 22
The first step to becoming the dragon warrior is to step foot on the mat. Don't wait for a weird turtle dude to point at you. First timer advice: Try the "No-Gi Fundamentals" Class and be ready to be sore in muscles you didn't know exist.
daniel koeberle
19:12 23 Aug 22
Great place, great people and great BJJ. I have been to many academy’s as I travel a lot and besides my home academy this is definitely my favourite!
Nick Kyte
12:43 20 Aug 22
Professor was very welcoming to drop ins. Great atmosphere with a wide variety of talents - got some great practice in. Thanks for having me.
Jeremiah Sugarman
02:15 20 Aug 22
I’m from out of town and was looking for a school that was easy for drop ins. Coach Piper was extremely friendly and quick to respond to my questions.I dropped in for a Gi tech/ spar class. It was a great experience. The room was full, but not overly crowded and had a wide range of experienced practitioners to learn from. Everyone was welcoming and I had no problem find partners willing to roll.They have a lot of offerings in the class schedule too (Gi/ no Gi/ all levels). I’ll definitely drop in again when I’m in town.
baperrizo
17:12 27 Jul 22
Super drop-in friendly, great atmosphere and convenient class schedule. The class I attended also had talented coaches and skilled instruction.
Collin Thomas
22:41 26 Jul 22
I was visiting from out of town and dropped in for a nogi class and had an incredible experience here. Everybody was extremely friendly, all of my rolls were respectful, challenging, and technical. I will definitely be stopping by next time I’m in town.
John Dann
18:42 23 Jul 22
absolutely solid gym. professor Piper is super nice and approachable. During technique work he went around and helped people one on one. I can tell he is passionate about BJJ and helping his students grow. The classes are full of upper belts and there are tons of brown belts to spar with. the dudes here from what I’ve seen vary in all sizes from tall and jacked to smalland fast so you’ll have a variety of people to train with. I went and got absolutely smashed so my limits were definitely pushed and I got more than what I expected from a grappling sesh. I highly recommend you check this school out if youre a BJJ player and want to improve your game while getting smashed by some 6 foot 200 pound dude in the process.
Bradley Friday
14:12 03 Jul 22
Came to one of the recent open mats to get some good rolls in with a wide variety of practitioners. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the class was full with many partners to roll with. Very happy with my experience and thankful for the opportunity!! Would definitely recommend!
Alberto Coria
16:05 02 Mar 22
After training at Beta Academy in DC I was forced to relocate due to the pandemic and found a great home here at CJJA. Great vibes, rolling partners and coaching!
christian baller
17:14 25 Dec 21
Best and most inviting Jiujitsu gym in the state! If you’re looking to start your Jiujitsu journey then this is your place!
Michael Wilde
12:39 11 Dec 21
I’ve trained at a lot of different gyms. Not one has compared with CJJA. This gym is full of some phenomenal practitioners all while ensuring a very stress free and comfortable environment for all levels. You cannot help but get better every time time you train here.
Douglas Black
16:45 10 Nov 21
By far my favourite place to train in this part of North Carolina. It's night and day.
Michael Powell
18:26 16 Sep 21
John Piper and the guys and gals at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu are savages, super kind, super knowledgeable, and welcoming. Model citizens, skilled at murder of a polite kind.
D
03:38 15 Sep 21
Great experience, training and hospitality! John Piper and the entire team was incredibly kind and genuinely passionate about BJJ! So good!
Vitalii
22:11 08 Jul 21
Best school in the world!!!! The atmosphere of the gym is great, anyone is welcomed at any time, Coach John Piper is super professional!Definitely school to go if you are in Charlotte area.
Joseph Cauthen
23:41 02 Jul 21
Thank you Coach Piper and CJJA for a wonderful time today! I am visiting family from the DC metro area and wanted a place to train over July 4. Coach Piper was so welcoming! Exceptional hospitality from all, no egos, and excellent instruction. I will be back there every time I come to CLT!
Andrew Bitner
19:51 27 Jun 21
My wife and I had a blast visiting this past weekend. Everyone was so welcoming and the training was great! Thank you!
Ranndi Bitner
19:18 27 Jun 21
Dropped in while I was in Charlotte for an event. The atmosphere was great, teammates were friendly, quality rolling and technique review, and John Piper really knows his stuff! I’ll be back! Osssssssss
kanan ralph
02:05 22 May 21
Amazing coaching staff and deep roster of talentYou won’t regret joining this school
Kebba Jeng
03:26 30 Apr 21
Visiting this gym from out of town was awesome! John, the owner was a great human being. He took the time to talk and get to know me. He came across as very caring and humble. He made me feel very comfortable the moment I met him and this seem to rub of on his students as well. Thanks for the roll. I surely be coming back next time am in town.
Jessica Miller
14:07 26 Feb 21
I tried my first class here in April of 2019 and instantly fell in love with the sport and the gym. Piper, the head coach, is super welcoming and everyone in the gym is willing to teach and has something different to offer (wrestling backgrounds, judo backgrounds, etc.). CJJA is my home away from home and I've been training for almost two years now. Super laid back and not affiliated with any teams. Perfect for if you want to visit, compete, or just learn! CJJA offers gi classes, no gi classes, and open mat!
Gina Estrella
20:07 26 Sep 20
I love the community here. The instructors are very knowledgeable about the techniques and sparring strategies. Glad to see that I'm not the only female in class as it is usually the case in many schools. There are plenty of ladies in class. There's a healthy vibe where everyone is cooperative. I'm happy to call this place my new BJJ home
Brian Grant
03:48 26 Feb 19
I’m from out of town and looked up some reviews on BJJ gyms to train at and found Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Academy had some great reviews. Well, I was not disappointed. If you live in Charlotte and don’t train here you are really missing out. The instructors are phenomenal. The students are super chill and it’s a great environment to learn and train in. Every time I’m in Charlotte I will be coming here. The classes are organized and I really learned a lot. I cannot say enough positive things about this academy!
