26 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Charlotte right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 1,915 ratings). The Top 10 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy - Charlotte — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 80 · 4.9/5 (197 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 9129 Monroe Rd #140, Charlotte, NC 28270, USA
4M Fitness & MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 76 · 4.5/5 (95 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2021 Van Buren Ave
Carolina Combat Sports and Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 73 · 5.0/5 (48 reviews) · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1221 Technology Dr Unit D
Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 64 · 5.0/5 (134 reviews) · $150/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 2508 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
Fit to Fight Charlotte — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 62 · 4.8/5 (77 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 8326 Pineville-Matthews Rd Ste 408, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA
Gracie Barra Charlotte Jiu - Jitsu & Self Defense — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 60 · 4.8/5 (80 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 4128 South Blvd unit B-2, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
Checkmat Charlotte — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 4.9/5 (228 reviews) · $100/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3415 Westinghouse Blvd Suite 10, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
Arte Suave Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Charlotte — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 75 · 5.0/5 (94 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 13340 S Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
Brazilian Top Team Charlotte — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 55 · 5.0/5 (49 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 2208 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
TOP TIGER TEAM BOXING — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Charlotte 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (541 reviews) · Members only · 2417 N Tryon St unit A, B and C, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
All 26 Charlotte BJJ gyms, ranked
Gracie Barra Lake Norman · 5.0/5 (30 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 11020 Bailey Rd d
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monroe · 5.0/5 (29 reviews) · $115/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · W Roosevelt Blvd
Cornelius Jiu-Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (38 reviews) · $150/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 20488 Chartwell Center Dr # C
Monroe Jiu-Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (10 reviews) · $125/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1825 Dickerson Blvd
Big Z BJJ · 5.0/5 (11 reviews) · $60/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 2246-C Stevens Mill Rd
BC Kickboxing & BJJ · 5.0/5 (14 reviews) · $169/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · 130 State Rd 1435 b
KC Roll Jiu Jitsu · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 8173 Ardrey Kell Rd Ste 101
Mint Hill Jiu-Jitsu · 4.9/5 (18 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 7800 Stevens Mill Rd suite g
Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness · 5.0/5 (20 reviews) · $120/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 4612 W Hwy 74 E
Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (38 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Competition team · 6001 Gateway Center Dr Ste 109
ATOS JIU JITSU Of CHARLOTTE · 5.0/5 (26 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 11108 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
Honest Grappling Co. · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · $140/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Competition team · 1772 Dale Earnhardt Blvd
Fuzion Martial Arts · 4.8/5 (62 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · 8035 Providence Rd #390, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA
Renzo Gracie Charlotte · 4.8/5 (10 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 9928 S Tryon St
Jiu-jitsu for kids in Charlotte, NC
Kids jiu-jitsu in Charlotte, NC: 17 academies teach children's BJJ, including 6 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 5 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Charlotte gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Charlotte?
6 Charlotte gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Charlotte academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Charlotte, NC
Women's jiu-jitsu in Charlotte, NC: 4 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
4 Charlotte gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
BJJ for beginners in Charlotte, NC
BJJ for beginners in Charlotte, NC: 16 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
16 Charlotte gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
No-gi jiu-jitsu in Charlotte, NC
No-gi BJJ in Charlotte, NC: 17 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
Charlotte has 26 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 15 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,915 total ratings across 25 reviewed academies. Membership averages $125/mo and drop-ins about $17 across the 9 gyms that publish pricing. 15 gyms run a public open mat; 11 are members-only. Most reviewed: TOP TIGER TEAM BOXING (541 Google reviews).
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Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy - Charlotte ranks #1 in Charlotte for 2026 (4.9 stars across 197 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Charlotte?
Across the 9 Charlotte gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $125 a month and drop-ins about $17. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Charlotte, NC?
26 gyms listed. 15 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Charlotte?
Yes. Most Charlotte BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Charlotte?
Most Charlotte BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Charlotte?
Yes. Most Charlotte BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Charlotte?