Royce Gracie Academy of Lake Norman-Team Fight to Win

Such an amazing experience. My 8 yr old daughter and I attended a girls only Gracie Girls Camp this weekend. The gym was clean, the owners are so welcoming and encouraging! And the instruction was so helpful and relevant. Thank you Carrie & Mr. John.

My son has been attending for about a month now, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience and the positive impact it has already made. He genuinely looks forward to every class and has already grown so much in confidence and independence. The instructors are fantastic; they clearly care about each student and are invested in their progress. We love being part of this gym and highly recommend it!

I’ve been a member of this gym for roughly 2 months. I am having a great time. All the members and staff have no ego issues. Everyone has been helpful, friendly, and patient. I signed up my 5 year old as well. They roll, play games, climb ropes. He looks forward to it. The schedule is very accommodating as well. I highly recommend checking them out

I just finished my first month here and I absolutely LOVE it. It was the only place nearby with morning class times. As a new mom and work schedule up to 7pm, I just cannot make the evenings. I’m a full time CrossFit coach, so one of my biggest concerns was safety (I cannot afford to get injured). The instructors make it a point after every demonstration to “take care of your partner” and I really appreciate those words being spoken. Now, if you’re someone who is interested in Jiu Jitsu or any other type of martial arts, have realistic expectations. You’re going to get some bumps and bruises. Your body is learning a new complicated skill. It comes with the territory. I love that they foster a culture of upper belts working with white belts. I feel much safer working with athletes who know the moves so we’re not completely lost. My classmates at 8am are so nice and I genuinely look forward to seeing them every week. Lastly, shoutout to the incredible team of instructors. I’ve had Jon (the owner), Joey, Eric, and Brent so far. They are all respectful, welcoming, knowledgeable, and extremely attentive to helping you improve. This is a life long sport/practice and you can tell everyone here is bought in to the mission. Can’t say enough good things.

My personal journey of expanding my comfort zone lead me to Jon at Royce Gracie Academy and Jiu-Jitsu. I was greeted warmly, taught patiently and continue to appreciate the expert instructors and kind classmates. Thank you Jon for making me feel like I can do this. I highly recommend RGA!