Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Charlotte, United States.

Details checked against the gym's website, October 2026Reviews on Google ↗

Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Charlotte, South Carolina, United States — one of 4 gyms in Charlotte on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on all seven days of the week, including an open mat on Friday. It offers a free trial class. Timetables and offers are on charlotte-bjj.com and @charlottejiujitsuacademy.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu(gi and no-gi)

Free trialBeginnersKidsWomen'sDrop-inOpen mat Fri

From $10/monthView timetable

Details

Charlotte, South Carolina, United States

charlotte-bjj.com

Open 7 days a week · from 06:45 · until 20:00

Head coach: John Piper

@charlottejiujitsuacademy Facebook YouTube

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Class schedule

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Mon

No-Gi Early Bird06:45

Gi Tech / Spar12:05

No-Gi Fundamentals16:30

Bulldogs (Gi)16:45

Gi Fundamentals17:30

Wrestling For Jiu-Jitsu18:30

Tue

Gi Early Bird06:45

No-Gi Tech / Tank12:05

No-Gi Fundamentals16:30

Lil' Pups17:00

No-Gi Fundamentals17:30

Bulldogs (Gi)17:45

Gi Tech / Spar18:35

Wed

No-Gi Early Bird06:45

Gi Tank Comp12:05

No-Gi Fundamentals16:30

Bulldogs (No-Gi)16:45

Gi Fundamentals17:35

Lil' Pups17:45

Wrestling For Jiu-Jitsu18:30

Thu

No-Gi Early Bird06:45

No-Gi Tech / Spar12:05

No-Gi Fundamentals16:30

Lil' Pups17:00

No-Gi Fundamentals17:30

Bulldogs (No-Gi)17:45

No-Gi Tech / Positional18:35

Fri

Early Bird Open Mat06:45

Gi Tech / Spar12:05

No-Gi Basics: Day 1 to 3 Months16:30

No-Gi Fundamentals17:00

Gi Fundamentals18:00

No-Gi Tech / Spar18:00

Sat

Open Mat (All Schools Welcome)09:00

Sun

Open Mat (All Schools Welcome)11:00

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From charlotte-bjj.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Prices

Twice a Week Training	$150 / month
Unlimited Training	$180 / month
Lil' Pups (ages 4-6) Twice Weekly	$125 / month
Bulldogs (ages 7-12) 2 Days	$125 / month
Bulldogs (ages 7-12) Unlimited	$150 / month
CJJA On Demand	$10 / month

As listed on charlotte-bjj.com, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the gym.

Coaches

John PiperHead CoachIBJJF Masters World Champion
Eli KnightFundamentals Coach4th degree black belt
Dr. Jen CaseFundamentals Coach
Lance BreedenFundamentals Coach (No-Gi)IBJJF World Masters gold medalist
Jacob PolanskyHead Of CJJA KidsBrown belt

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy?: Yes. Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs beginner classes, such as “No-Gi Fundamentals”.
Does Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy offer a free trial class?: Yes, Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers a free trial: book it on their site.
Can visitors drop in at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy?: Yes, visitors can drop in at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and there's an open mat on Friday.
Does Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy have kids' classes?: Yes, Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs kids' classes for ages 4-12.
Does Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy have women's classes?: Yes, Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs women's classes.
When are adult classes at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy?: Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs adult classes in the early morning (from 6:45am), at lunchtime and in the evening. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy train gi or no-gi?: Both. Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs gi and no-gi classes.
What should I bring to my first class at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy?: Your first two classes are free. No credit card, no commitment, no gear required. Just show up. For kids' first classes, wear comfy gym clothes (t-shirt and shorts/leggings), no special gear needed yet.
What does Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy teach?: Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy covers fundamentals and competition training.
Does Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy have a competition team?: Yes, Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy has a competition team.