AMAZING Instructors & Staff. Gracie LKN is an extension of our home. Ranard has been a huge…read moreblessing to my 11 yr old boy. He has helped him immensely in boosting his confidence & fostering healthy relationships. This place is on a mission to raise warriors & for that I am extremely thankful. Watching your child blossom & desire to improve their skill is so rewarding for a parent. Thank you Ranard & Leigh Ann.

My son started at Gracie Lake Norman Jiu-Jitsu at 5, he has been attending 2 to 3 time a week for…read morethe last eight months. He loves coming to class and would come more if he could. Coach Ranard is a great role model for Sullivan and I both. He has taught Sullivan Jiu Jitsu, life skills, confidence, leadership and many other positive lessons that will serve Sullivan well as he moves through childhood and onto adulthood. I would recommend this organization to all parents. GLNJJ is the perfect balance of JJ and life skills. Also as a bonus GLNJJ offers a balance of martial arts classes.... boxing, wrestling and soon to be Maui Thai. The parents and kids at GLNJJ are like family.

GB Lake Norman is world class. Professor Marcos and Beto are a formidable duo bringing close to 100…read moreyears of global BJJ experience combined. The family at GB Lake Norman is welcoming and focused on Jiu Jitsu for everyone. Whether you are looking to become a black belt or just seeking a physical and mental outlet... the team at GB Lake Norman is there to support your personal goals. The facility is top notch, extremely clean, and the students treat it with respect. The atmosphere is friendly, fun, all while maintaining a high intensity around training and growth.

I recently moved to NC from up North about 9 months ago and upon searching for an authentic and…read moretraditional Brazilian jiujitsu academy I stumbled upon Gracie Barra Lake Norman and decided to attend there grand opening. I was welcomed by 2 highly and dedicated Professors who have many years of teaching and training under Master Carlos Gracie JR, I would highly recommend this training academy to anyone looking to learn and transform there lives on and off the mat. Anyone looking for a great and fun atmosphere are welcomed to come and try out GB LKN.

Super clean facility and located in the center of Kannapolis. Atmosphere is very laid back!read more

An awesome and supportive place! I tagged along with friends one day, not knowing what to expect…read more As a petite 5'0" female, and the only woman in the class that day, I was initially intimidated. However, wrestling with men turned out to be incredibly empowering and fun. I highly recommend this experience to everyone, regardless of age, size, or gender. It's not only cool but also a great way to build confidence while boosting stamina and strength.

Jon, the lead black belt, is a great teacher and breaks down the moves and the important details…read more There's a lot to learn, but this location is like a family with tons of support.

Amazing place to train for the whole family. You can't beat the structure and first class…read moreinstruction.

Awesome, Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Great coaching. Highly recommended! I spent the week here as a quest…read more I felt welcome the whole time.

I'm currently a blue belt who trains in Texas. I was visiting my family in Charlotte, so I reached…read moreout to see when would be a good time to come in and train. Professor Steve was very helpful in communication and attentive in jiu-jitsu instruction. The facility is clean and everyone is friendly.

It's really hard to overstate how much my family and I have enjoyed training at BC Kickboxing &…read moreBJJ, and the positive impact it has had on all of us. My five-year-old son is in the Little Samurais program since last fall, my wife attends the fitness kickboxing classes religiously, and I have been doing the adult BJJ classes since early January. It's not an exaggeration to say that the gym has become a second home - and our teammates a second family - to all of us. Professor Ben runs great programs from top to bottom, front to back, and his team of coaches is fantastic. The kids' classes are disciplined, but a lot of fun. The adult BJJ classes are both intense and laid-back at the same time, and I'm having a blast while getting in better shape and learning a new, extremely rewarding sport (and I'll admit that BJJ is quickly becoming an obsession). I have lost more than 40 lbs. over the past 10 months, and that wouldn't have been possible without the positive influence of BJJ (and Professor Ben's health and nutrition coaching). Most important for me is the absolutely stellar team atmosphere that Professor Ben has cultivated in his gym. The atmosphere is the best I have ever encountered, both in the kids and adult programs (I felt like a welcome part of the team from day one, and that's not the case everywhere you go). And on top of that, the quality of training is fantastic. Whatever it is you want to achieve, Professor Ben and his team of stellar coaches will help you get there. Although there is no pressure to compete, there is plenty of support if you want to do so. Despite having no background, either as a kid or an adult, in competitive sports, I am now testing my skills on the competition mats on a regular basis. The same is true of my 5-year-old son and all of our adult and youth teammates, who do really well each time they compete. It's just a great, supportive team, no matter where you want your own personal BJJ journey to take you. If you want to train hard and get in shape, all while having fun and joining a really supportive community of great teammates, I can't recommend BC Kickboxing & BJJ highly enough. Time to join Professor Ben's team in Waxhaw!

Love this place. Ben and his staff do a great job. Our son enjoys coming to classes. They make it…read morefun on top of teaching BJJ and kickboxing.

Incredibly welcoming for first-timers. 11 year old daughter…read morestarted here a year ago and loves it...used to go to a strip mall martial arts and realized that it was just exercise and not truly self-defense. Hayastan is different. This place is hands on and the kids learn true kickboxing, grappling and jiu jitsu. Perfect spot for your children to grow confidence and learn actual technique.

Hayastan MMA has been a great place for my training and fitness needs…read more Kevin and the staff here are focused, driven, and strive to improve themselves and their curriculum on a daily basis. Whether you're looking to simply start training, or seeking to jump into an amateur or professional MMA career, the team at Hayastan have the expertise to deliver quality training and instructions in a safe and professional manner.