Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy
About
Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers training in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Judo, providing a comprehensive martial arts experience for practitioners of all levels. The gym features a clean, spacious facility with well-sized classes and ample mat space, accommodating both early morning sessions and weekend open mats. Instructors like Piper, Eli Knight, and Declan are consistently praised for their deep knowledge, hands-on teaching approach, and commitment to helping students achieve their goals, whether they are complete beginners or experienced competitors.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently describe the gym as having an exceptionally welcoming and high-level environment, with instructors who are knowledgeable, attentive, and dedicated to student development. Reviewers highlight the quality of training partners, noting that everyone from white belts to black belts is helpful and creates a positive rolling experience. Specific coaches like Piper, Eli Knight, and Declan receive direct praise for running great classes. No negative feedback or concerns are mentioned across all reviews, with multiple members calling it the top choice in the Charlotte area.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Eli Knight
2 months ago
In an area full of amazing Jiu-Jitsu gyms, Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy is top of the list. I've trained in gyms across the world and internationally, and the environment of CJJA is perhaps the best I've ever experienced. The instructors, members, atmosphere are all high-level and welcoming to all levels. Happy to call this place home, and can't recommend this highly enough.
Israel Wilkes
a month ago
I have visted Charlotte Jujitsu Academy open mats on many occasions and Its always impressive the level of talent this room holds has on any given weekend. Piper and his instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and care about helping their students achieve their goals. If you are in living in the charlotte area and looking to train cjja is the only correct answer.
Rocky Frizzell
2 months ago
Visited the week of Jan. 13th 2026. Environment was very welcoming, clean and spacious with good size classes and mat. Each training partner I worked with was nice and also a pleasure to train and roll with. I attended multiple classes with Eli Knight as the instructor and had a great time learning details on some things I had trained previously as well as many brand new techniques. I recommend anyone of any level to check out this gym and the classes there. Since I only attended Eli's gi and no gi classes I most definitely recommend those for sure and by working with the other skilled folks in the classes I attended, I'm sure the other classes are great as well. Definitely check this place out!
Sergio
2 months ago
I started training here about 5 months ago with no prior experience and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Everyone from other white belts all the way up to black belt have been incredibly helpful and welcoming. The instructors are knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions and are very hands on with showing you new things. Couldn’t recommend this more for people just starting out and experienced practitioners alike.
Raj Vora
5 months ago
I dropped in for a 645am class while visiting Charlotte for work. Coach Declan ran a great class and the gym is really nice. Definitely will go again.
Contact
2508 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:45 – 8:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:45 – 8:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:45 – 8:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 6:45 – 8:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:45 – 8:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM