About
Eli Knight is a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, coach, and creator of Knight Jiu-Jitsu. With over 30 years of teaching, nearly 700 technique videos on YouTube, and close to half a million followers across his platforms, Eli is one of the most recognized instructors in the BJJ community.
Before joining forces with Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Eli spent over three decades building a reputation for instruction built on clear principles that serves beginners, hobbyists, competitors, and practical self-defense alike. He is a featured instructor on BJJ Fanatics and a sought-after seminar instructor across the U.S. and worldwide.
His classes are built on timing, structure, and control, with details rooted in core concepts and live training so skills transfer to sport and everyday situations. Eli has trained civilians, law enforcement (including SWAT, Secret Service, and FBI personnel), and military groups.
Credentials
- 4th degree BJJ black belt
- Founder of Knight Jiu-Jitsu
- 378K YouTube subscribers, 677 videos
- Featured BJJ Fanatics instructor: "Compression Locks: Slicers and Sandwiches," "Escapes and Attacks From Bottom Side Control," "Jiu-Jitsu Based Self Defense Solutions," "Position, Transition and Submission," "Deconstructing For Defense" and more.
- One of the founding members of Knife Control Concepts
- Cross trained in wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, Judo, and Filipino martial arts
- Hundreds of seminars taught worldwide
What to Expect
Expect clear details, tested technique, and a welcoming room that helps you build confidence and skill quickly. Whether your goal is effective self-defense or sharper competition grappling, Eli will help you get there.
On the Mat
Eli breaks down wrestle up concepts with Jozef Chen, filmed right here at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
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