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Kevin M. Parker (Kevin)
Excellent training. Wonderful people. They welcomed me as a visitor while I was in NC for a business meeting.
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Posted 1 year ago
Nicholas Ramirez
I've been coming to this gym for about a month straight now and I must say it's a wonderful gym with great coaches, its fun, inclusive, and they make it easy to learn what they're teaching even in the advanced classes. Overall I would recommend giving this place a try!
I joined BCBJJ as a brown belt in 2022 and have been happy to call it my new bjj home. The atmosphere that Kim and Jason create is positive, friendly and inclusive of everyone, no matter what your goals are. I have enjoyed watching the gym grow from a few white belts to large classes, bigger mat space and a rainbow of different home grown and outside colored belts. Whether you are planning to stat BJJ for the first time, or if you are an experienced practitioner looking for a new gym, I can't recommend BCBJJ enough.
I highly recommend Bull City BJJ! After exploring several Jiu-Jitsu schools in the Durham area, I decided to try a trial week here, and I knew right away that this was the place for me. The instructors are extremely welcoming and make a point to know everyone by name. The balance between instruction and sparring is just right, and they always encourage questions. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this is the perfect place to train!
I’m brand new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I’m so glad I started learning at Bull City BJJ! It was clear from the first time I walked in that they have a welcoming and respectful culture. Instructors have been so helpful and I have felt a similar respect and kindness from those who train there.
My child has been attending classes for 5 months. Coach Jason is great with the kids and I appreciate the respectful way they facilitate rolling/sparring.
I was in town for a conference at nearby Duke and found that Bull City BJJ was only 7 minutes away. I stopped in to train and the environment was very friendly. The next time I’m in the area, I’ll definitely stop by. Bull City BJJ is a clean and welcoming place, and I highly recommend this academy if you’re looking for Jiu Jitsu in the area. Thank you Bull City Jiu Jitsu for allowing me to train with you.
I’ve been training for 8 months and I’ve been loving every single second. Kim, Jason and all instructors are knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Love the environment and everyone is welcoming. Truly a great spot.
My 6yo daughter and I love coming to Bull City BJJ for the Tuesday and Thursday Kids and Family class. Coach Frannie is patient with the children and helps each child at their respective level of experience. I try to stay for the adult class afterwards. Coach Kim gives incremental instruction so that each movement of a technique is understood. She is approachable and encouraging. Coach Jason is knowledgeable and fun. The open mat time at the end of each session is a great time to practice technique under opponent resistance. Everyone I encounter there is willing to help.
Great place to start your jiu jitsu journey! Great community with loads of experience on hand for you to tap into. Kim, Jason and crew make it fun and approachable. What are you waiting for??
I was in town for a short business trip and was able to drop in at Bull City BJJ. Kim was amazingly welcoming, as were her students. She even remembered my name even though I'd only be there for one class. As a mid-40s purple belt, my favorite part was her parting comment, "Chill 40-something upper belts are always welcome." I'd recommend them to anyone in the area or those just passing by.
Kim and Jason are awesome! They're great teachers and can engage with you to meet you at your skill level, whatever that may be. Would definitely recommend this place!
I've lived in Durham for about 10 years and always wanted to try BJJ. I took a free trial class here and had an excellent time! Kim and Jason were awesome teachers and were very welcoming to first-timers. I came in with zero martial arts experience save for my kids taking me to "Bring your Parents to Class" nights at their Taekwondo academy. I felt comfortable participating in the warm-ups and movements and learned a lot in a one hour class. I highly recommend Bull City BJJ!
I've been training at Bull City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a few months now and I really enjoy training here. The instructors are knowledgeable and the community is incredibly supportive. The classes offer a perfect balance of conditioning, technique practice, and sparring. If you're in Durham or Chapel Hill and interested in BJJ, I wholeheartedly recommend Bull City BJJ.
Bull City Jiu Jitsu is a great place to train! Kim is a very knowledgeable instructor and creates a very welcoming environment. Her students are very skilled and welcoming as well. I will be returning here soon!
This place is great. I was not sure what to expect, but they are chill, welcoming, and patient instructors with beginners. The coaches are skilled, so I can also see how it'll be an equally great place to train as I (hopefully) get better.
Bull city Jiu-Jitsu surprised me by how much I learned in such a short amount of time. The instructors were always willing to help and were extremely welcoming. I would recommend this place to anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu and martial arts. In just a short while, they made me feel like part of their community. They truly care about the people they teach and want to see them succeed. They also have a wonderful dog.
Been training in bull-city for a few months now and I can’t say nothing but great things. Coaches are very knowledgeable, friendly and technical and run the classes safe and engaging. Kids program is growing and growing which means kids are having fun and learning a lot. You should pass by and give it a try no matter your level of jiujitsu. There is room for all!
Great new gym. Kim and Jason teach in a style that's easy to understand yet still technical. There's a friendly community that trains here regularly. I've learned a lot.
Lovely gym with awesome people. I expecially appreciate Kim and Jason for being always dedicated to the progress of practitioners. They are learning instructors, so each and every session is arranged in a pedagogical and detailed fashion. Being a gym of a relatively small group of people, I reach out to either instructor any time I need and spar with the advanced until I could do no more.
I've had a great experience coming here as my first bjj gym! Kim and Jason are excellent instructors and they foster a great sense of community with everyone who comes. Absolutely recommend no matter what your goals are!
I've been training here for 5 months now. The instructors are worlds class, the class composition is diverse enough to have any kind of roll you are looking for, from competition intensity to chill while still not feeling like you are crowded on the mat. I hope I train here until I am too old to walk...and then they wheel me onto the mat. I honestly can't say enough about this gym, it is 110% worth a visit.
I went to open mat at Bull City BJJ this morning. I train locally but had never been to Bull City BJJ. The proprietors Kim and Jason were present and rolling (Kim)with students, teaching and providing input. The gym is clean, simple and well put together. They were kind and welcoming. Their instructors have a ton of real world experience. Active competitors who are passing their knowledge along. I felt like I could learn and flow with these folks. Everyone was respectful in a fun way. It didn’t feel starched or stiff. Real people doing real jujitsu, in a chill atmosphere. Good music was playing. I also appreciate that it was really clean; from the mats to the restroom, you can tell they know how important that is. Overall it was a really good experience and I will be back.
A big thanks to Kim and Jason, and the team over at Bull City BJJ. I highly recommend you stop by and see it for yourself.
I’m so glad this gym opened up! Jason and Kim are some of the best instructors I’ve experienced - so welcoming, friendly, patient, respectful, and SO helpful, no matter what your Jiu Jitsu goals are. They have such a wealth of knowledge. Going there is so fun! Also very clean. Absolutely recommend
Kim and Mask are two of the most awesome Jiujitsu couples I know. They are highly technical Jiujitsu instructors and active competitors. They provide a warm and friendly learning environment for everyone! I highly recommend Bull City BJJ! Check them out if you’re in the area.
I have trained with Kim Rice and Jason Lee Mask for several years. They are not only highly skilled themselves but they are also excellent instructors. The gym is professional, super clean and they offer a high level of instruction appropriate for all skill levels. I would absolutely recommend Bull city BJJ.
