6424 Boylston Hwy Lot 2, Mills River, NC 28759, USA
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Welcome to Blue Ridge Jiu-Jitsu, a family-owned academy in Mills River dedicated to helping every student train with confidence and purpose. Experience high-level instruction tailored to your goals.
I dropped in while on vacation, which is something I try to do whenever I travel. Being a stranger to the area, it was easy to pass up because it’s a little off the road, but no problem really. The facilities/mats were very clean, which is important when visiting a gym you don’t know. The instruction from Coach Josh was excellent and very detailed. It stood out to me that he took the time to give individual feedback/coaching to every student while drilling the lesson of the day. The training partners were great and I was able to get a wide range of rolling partners in one class. Everyone there rolled hard but graciously and respectfully during training, making it “feel like home.” Very comfortable training environment for a guest. I’ll be back, but not soon enough. Thanks for having me Blue Ridge!
Posted 7 months ago
They do great kids lessons, my kids are always asking when the next class is , always excited, they cannot wait to be there! They are professional, have a great family environment.
Posted 8 months ago
My son has recently joined this program for Judo and it has been a great all around experience! The instructor Tom is fantastic and takes his job very seriously with a deep sense of pride for what he is teaching these kids. He pushes them to dig deep and keeps them motivated.
Posted 9 months ago
Josh is a stand up guy and is doing great things at blue ridge BJJ. Would for sure recommend his program if you want a grappling academy with an emphasis on judo
Posted 5 months ago
Jiu jitsu has given my son more than just physical skills — it’s given him confidence, focus, and strength. It’s also helped ease his anxiety. Knowing he has the ability to protect himself if needed brings him a sense of calm and control he didn’t have before. This isn’t just about self-defense — it’s about self-belief.
Posted 9 months ago
