![Coach Piper](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/coach-piper-Jiu-Jitsu.jpeg)
Coach Piper
Head Instructor
“I’m fortunate to spend my time on the mats doing what I love every day.” – Piper.
![Instructor Ben](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ben-BJJ-CJJA.jpg)
Instructor Ben
Brown Belt Assistant Instructor
![Prof. Hiago](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Prof-Hiago-stormhiago-Jiu-Jitsu-300x300.jpg)
Prof. Hiago
Co owner of Arte Suave Jiu Jitsu Academy
Hiago is the principal instructor and co-owner of Arte Suave Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
![Instructor Lance](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/charlotte-jiu-jitsu-academy-sharkbear-cjja-bjj.jpg)
Instructor Lance
Purple Belt Assistant Instructor
#sharkbear
![Prof. James](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jimbo-Mau-Mau-BJJ-ASJJ-CJJA-1.jpg)
Prof. James
Co owner Arte Suave Jiu Jitsu Academy
August 21st, 2019 James Walsh received his Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu on the podium after winning 2019 IBJJF Masters Worlds.
![Instructor Jaylen](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jaylen-cjja-bjj-jiu-jitsu.jpg)
Instructor Jaylen
Purple Belt Assistant Instructor
![Prof. Patrick](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Hot-Pat-bjj-cjja-jiu-jitsu.jpg)
Prof. Patrick
Assistant Instructor
May 15th, 2021, Patrick Hassing received his Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Patrick has been a vital part of Charlotte Jiu-Jitu Academy since the start.
![Instructor John](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/John-bjj-cjja.jpg)
Instructor John
Purple Belt Assistant Instructor
![Prof. Aaron](https://charlotte-bjj.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/aaron-nogi-blackbelt-cjja-.jpg)
Prof. Aaron
Assistant Instructor
May 15th, 2021 Aaron Kampe received his Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Aaron has been an integral part of Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy since its inception.