Best BJJ gyms in North Carolina

North Carolina currently has 18 listed BJJ academies. This list is the top 10 for visitors, ranked from published drop-in policy, day-pass prices, open mats, timetable coverage, and how recently OpenMapp verified each listing. Gyms cannot pay for a higher rank.

Class grid last verified 19 days ago.

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How we rank

Visitor data only · showing 10 of 18 listed gyms. Not belt prestige, reviews, or paid placement.

  • Welcomes visitor drop-ins (not members-only)
  • Published visitor / day-pass price, including free
  • Open mat on the timetable, and whether visitors can join it
  • Weekly class grid coverage
  • How recently OpenMapp verified the listing
  • Whether you can walk in without emailing first

218 listed classes this week among the ranked gyms · 42 today

1

Real American Grappling

3415 Westinghouse Blvd Ste 10, Charlotte, NC 28273 · 70.4 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed (No drop-in fee (one class, out-of-town visitors); open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:00 AM · Adult Gi
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Adult Gi
  • Today · 5:00 PM · Nle Elementary

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Free (one class, out-of-town visitors) Free open mat

Verified timetable 24 days ago

2

Art of Motion Jiu Jitsu

4400 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 · 55.9 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($30/class; Open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified in the last 90 days

  • Today · 11:00 AM · Adult Nogi Jiu Jitsu
  • Today · 5:30 PM · Kids Gi Jiu Jitsu: 4-6 Yr Old
  • Today · 6:00 PM · Kids Gi Jiu Jitsu: 7-13 Yr Old

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $30/class Free open mat

Verified timetable 46 days ago

3

Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy

2508 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205 · 59.7 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed (No drop-in fee) · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:45 AM · No-Gi Early Bird
  • Today · 12:05 PM · Gi Tech / Spar
  • Today · 4:30 PM · No-Gi Fundamentals

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Free

Verified timetable 40 days ago

4

Solecki Jiu Jitsu Academy

4478 Posterity Ct, Gastonia, NC 28056 · 76.4 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($25) · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified this month

  • Today · 11:00 AM · Jiu Jitsu (Gi) Mixed Belts
  • Today · 5:00 PM · Kids Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
  • Today · 6:00 PM · Advanced Jiu Jitsu (Nogi)

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $25

Verified timetable 23 days ago

5

Cornelius Jiu-Jitsu Academy

20488 Chartwell Center Dr # C, Cornelius, NC 28031 · 60.7 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($20 class / Open mat welcome) · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified in the last 90 days

  • Today · 6:30 AM · Adult No Gi
  • Today · 5:45 PM · Kids No Gi (5-12)
  • Today · 6:45 PM · Adult Gi Fundamentals

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $20/class, Open mat welcome

Verified timetable 46 days ago

6

Great Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

2040 Carolina Pl, Fort Mill, SC 29708 · 73.2 mi

Drop-ins
GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed (Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat on the timetable · Verified in the last 90 days

  • Today · 5:30 PM · Big Kids
  • Today · 6:30 PM · Adult Curriculum And Sparring
  • Today · 7:30 PM · Adult Open Mat

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Free

Verified timetable 46 days ago

7

Royce Gracie Academy of Lake Norman

7558 NC-73 #101, Denver, NC 28037 · 67.2 mi

Drop-ins
GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($25/day) · Full weekly timetable · Open mat on the timetable · Verified this month

  • Today · 8:00 AM · Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
  • Today · 9:00 AM · Adult Open Mat/Sparring
  • Today · 6:00 PM · Women's Only Jiu-Jitsu Training

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $25/day

Verified timetable 19 days ago

8

True Warrior Fitness

631 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115 · 56.7 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-Gi

Welcomes drop-ins · Weekly timetable published · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified this month

  • Today · 10:00 AM · Gracie Jiu Jitsu (White Gi Only)
  • Today · 7:00 PM · No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Unknown

Verified timetable 23 days ago

9

TAP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

1539 Celanese Rd Ste 103, Rock Hill, SC 29732 · 76.6 mi

Drop-ins
Gi

Welcomes drop-ins · Full weekly timetable · Ask before you drop in · Verified in the last 90 days

  • Today · 12:00 PM · Adult Jiu-Jitsu
  • Today · 3:30 PM · Little Champions
  • Today · 4:30 PM · Champions Level

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Unknown

Verified timetable 51 days ago

10

Arte Suave Jiu Jitsu Academy

13340 S Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273 · 70.6 mi

Drop-in unknown
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Drop-in policy not confirmed · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified in the last 90 days

  • Today · 11:00 AM · Gi All Levels
  • Today · 5:00 PM · Kids 1 Gi
  • Today · 5:45 PM · Kids 2 Gi

Class drop-in status unknown

Open mat drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Unknown

Verified timetable 52 days ago

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