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.

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.

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.

super fun place to train. really well run, Josh and Brian are fantastic coaches and are open to…read moreanswer any questions someone might have. The room is full of people from a range of experience levels so it's the perfect environment for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

From the owner: We hope you’ll find us to be a friendly, clean, safe, family-focused, and no-nonsense gym. We teach…read moreGi and No Gi Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling for defense, sport, fitness, and fun. We are an unaffiliated school and welcome practitioners from all walks of life. We value smoothness and technique over speed, strength, and aggression. Our instructors are devoted students of the broad universe of Jiu-Jitsu moves, concepts, and training methods. Rather than force students into a mold we hope to give our members core grappling competencies while helping them find a game/style that fits their unique body and personality. Jiu-Jitsu is a journey, not a destination. We would be honored to help you on your way.

Master McGinnis is awesome! I had been searching for some time for a place that had the arts that I…read morewas very interested in and also practical. This place checks all the boxes and makes you feel at home and at ease. For a older guy like myself I felt a little apprehensive about getting back into it but so glad I did. Master McGinnis is excellent and very professional and patient. I can't thank you enough for being the perfect spot and exceeding my expectations in all areas. Would highly recommend here for your training as there is something for everyone.

This dojo is amazing. My son has some special attention deficit/behavioral issues. They have an…read moreinclusive atmosphere that makes my son (and his family) feel welcomed. The discipline and focus that the instructors instill in the kids are setting them up for success in life. So thankful to have this group in our lives!!!

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.

Clean gym and they're open on time. It's a business and functions as one. Has good drills and teach…read morerelevant techniques. Members + staff are respectful and good people. Needs to focus more on safety, saw many people get seriously hurt because they're going too hard during sparring. Sparring should be for practice. Also the belt system is completely gone and now runs on money and not merit... after all it's a business don't expect anything more.

My family loves Professor Diogo and his family. My kids (6 & 7 years old) started raining with…read moretheir dad this year and have a great time every class. My husband started as a white belt years ago and is a brown belt now. Facility is clean. They take all precautions taking temps, wearing masks, hand sanitizing so everyone can safely train. Highly recommend.