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I've been dropping in at CJJA while visiting family in the area for almost 10 years now, and since day one, it feels like my home away from home. John is the man, despite being busy and having tons of students, he always takes the time to show he cares. He’s genuinely welcoming and creates an environment where everyone feels like they belong. This place sets the standard for what a Jiu-Jitsu academy should be.
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Posted 1 year ago
Michael Kaplan
This is the best gym i've ever had the honor of being part of. Professional, clean, safe, fun, etc.
If you're in the CLT area, this is the BJJ gym to go to!
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Posted 1 year ago
Pierson Sate
Amazing coaches, good people. I learned a good guillotine here
I've been training at this jiu-jitsu gym for a few months now, and they've somehow managed to create an environment that's simultaneously world-class, friendly, and ridiculously addictive.
The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and occasionally sadistic. The training is top-notch, with a focus on technique and self-improvement that's perfect for everyone from beginners to seasoned competitors.
But what really sets this gym apart is the community. Everyone is welcoming, supportive, and always willing to lend a hand (or a shoulder to cry on, depending on how your training session is going).
The atmosphere is electric, the training is exceptional, and the people are amazing. If you're looking for a place to learn, sweat, and maybe even cry a little, look no further.
CJJA welcomed me with open arm bars, literally. I came into town for the holiday and found a place that felt like home. The coach, “Panda” and the team were great! Learned some new technique in the class and had the opportunity to roll with the team afterwards. Looking forward to coming back whenever in Charlotte. Highly recommend for anyone in the area, and those looking for a great school when visiting.
While on a work trip I dropped in for both a no-gi and a gi class and both were phenomenal. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, from the instructors to the students. Classes were a good size and a variety of skill levels. The facilities themselves were very well maintained, clean, and had a great energy to them. I plan to drop in whenever work brings me back to Charlotte.
I've been to five gyms in Charlotte (visiting from Vegas) and this is the only one I would return to for a second time. Piper leads a good class with technique and detail. Gym is clean and good vibes. Multiple class times and a variety of skill levels. And unlike many gyms in the area, THEY ROLL at the end of class. How refreshing! Thanks for the rolls. Oooooossssssss!
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Posted 1 year ago
Alec Michael
If you are looking to train BJJ in Charlotte, this is the place! John runs a fantastic academy - modern instruction, clean facilities, friendly staff, great culture.
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Posted 2 years ago
Neil Olipani
Was in town for a conference and needed a place to train and I'm glad I found CJJA. Beautiful facilities with clean showers. The vibes were immaculate and the people were very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the positional sparring and how they prioritized safety! Tap early and tap often. Thank you for the hospitality. I highly recommend this place for your gi and nogi needs.
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Posted 2 years ago
Stephen Swan
I highly recommend you to stop in to this very cool place. I was in Charlotte for a short business trip and decided to train. The coaching and training was both high level and welcoming.
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Posted 2 years ago
Y Gershman
What a great school with high level, committed students, great mat space, amenities and mat culture! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Charlotte!
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Posted 2 years ago
Daniel Delgado
If you're visiting or a local, I highly recommend this gym for its great instruction and welcoming atmosphere. Coach Piper is knowledgeable and dedicated, providing guidance to help you improve. Overall had a great time while visiting from Miami and definitely going to drop in again next time I’m in town.
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Posted 2 years ago
Shuman Roy
I happened to be here on a Sunday for the open mat. What a welcoming place with great and friendly people to train with. Thanks!
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Posted 2 years ago
Naveena
I've tried a couple different places in Charlotte for Jiujitsu, but no place has the same environment as CJJA. All the coaches are very skilled and welcoming. They foster a learning environment where you don't have to feel intimidated to jump in. The coaches are willing to answer any questions you have without making you feel bad for asking, and all the people who go are extremely chill and kind. If you are a woman looking for a good gym, there are a lot of skilled female grapplers at this gym who are fantastic to train with!
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Posted 2 years ago
Nate W.
I dropped in during a trip to Charlotte for a 6:45am Moho class. Nothing but great things…mats were clean, everyone was very friendly, and the class was a great balance between detailed instruction, positional rounds, and rolling. I look forward to coming back next time I’m in Charlotte.
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Posted 2 years ago
Honest Grappling Co.
Literally my favorite room to visit, in jiu-jitsu. Piper and the crew of monsters he has assembled, are all top notch guys who know their game, and given enough time they will figure yours out too. If you’ve never stopped by and checked out a session you’re missing out in a major way.
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Posted 2 years ago
Malik Leverette
Best jiu jitsu gym this side of the mason Dixon. Fact.
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Posted 2 years ago
Robert Porto
I was nervous about starting bjj but CJJA is the perfect place. Technically very good instructors, good players and a very welcoming atmosphere. If you are a beginner stop thinking about it and show up to a class!
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Posted 2 years ago
Howard Jiang
Hands down one of the most friendly and welcoming gyms I’ve ever been to. High level training in a great facility. Thank you for the rounds!
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Posted 2 years ago
brett scollard
Came in to Charlotte from the Chicagoland area on a work trip. Reached out and connected with John Piper ahead a time about training for a few days while I was in town. Unfortunately I only made it in 1 night for fundamentals/comp training. Wish I coulda made more.
Ive heard bad stories from buddies back home, training at other gyms and having not great experiences. Nothing like that here. Everyone was super chill and friendly. Didnt have anyone attempt to take my arm home with em or anything... big matt, more matt upstairs if ur still hungry for matt... all the colors of the bjj rainbow... had a large class and a smaller class.... so i got the best of both worlds in 1 night.
Had instruction with both John and Jen, my only complaint is im leaving tomorrow morning and wont be able to train more with them. I appreciate everything. Hope to be back someday!
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Posted 2 years ago
anthony pedrotti
Dropped in for a Friday no gi session, and man what a great place to train! Everyone was super friendly, I was immediately able to incorporate the lesson into my game, and the rolls were awesome. If I lived anywhere near the greater Charlotte area (from upstate ny) there is no question I’d join this place.
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Posted 2 years ago
Kimie Siefring
CJJA is a true gem. An accepting community, safe and friendly mat environment, and excellent coaching and training partners! They keep the gym and mats clean and it is friendly to all levels.
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Posted 2 years ago
Donald Daubert
I was travelling and dropped into their Sunday open mat. The room was deep with talent and very welcoming! I would highly recommend checking them out if you're in the area.
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Posted 2 years ago
Rick Moore
This is a great place to train. John is an amazing coach, the ambience is very inviting, and the level of Jiu Jitsu is very good. If you're in the Charlotte area, this is the place to train!
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Posted 2 years ago
Miles Chapman
Hands down best gym/atmosphere in Charlotte. From beginners to world class Black Belts and everyone in between - CJJA is the place to be.
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Posted 2 years ago
Mark Offenbach
Fantastic place to train. Great instruction, very welcoming, and awesome vibe. Can't recommend it enough.
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Posted 2 years ago
ramsey704
The best jiu-jitsu/grappling in town. Coach Piper is the man. Love the environment he has created. Highly recommended!
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Posted 2 years ago
Abram Koucheki
This is basically my second home, I love training here almost every day!
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Posted 2 years ago
Spencer Youmans
Best gym in Charlotte.
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Posted 2 years ago
Nick McWey
Incredible gym. Everyone was welcoming and nice. A lot of high level guys and gals there to train with. Really glad I found out about this gym I'd highly recommend checking it out
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Posted 3 years ago
C C
Such an awesome gym. The coach and all the students are kind and welcoming. very Excellent and high quality instruction. If you want to train Jiu Jitsu in Charlotte don’t bother looking anywhere else. Can’t wait to come back again.
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Posted 3 years ago
Michael Flanagan
Dropped in for a GI class while in town for work and will 100% visit again! The owner was super kind and responsive via email beforehand and equally nice in person. Pat taught an awesome side control escape series with some slick details, and all the students I rolled and drilled with were friendly, skilled, controlled and tough. The facility is clean and spacious, with showers etc on site. Highest recommendation, I'll 100 percent be back next time I'm in town.
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Posted 3 years ago
Ragnar Dannes
I've dropped into Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Academy a couple of times now while in Charlotte for work. One of my favorite places to train while away from home. Great training environment, high level instruction and training. Head instructor John Piper's teaching is top notch and I encourage anyone who wants to start BJJ or is just dropping in like me to check out CJJA.
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Posted 3 years ago
Lucho Escobedo
I’m visiting Charlotte for the week and did not want to stop training. I contacted John via email, and he replied quickly; he was very friendly and shared the class schedule with me to see which one fits better my day.
I took the early bird gi class (6:45 am, Tuesday). The class was a mix of white, blue and purple belts, and I ended up sparring with almost all of them, including the instructor, who was incredibly helpful. Everyone was super friendly with me, and the techniques taught were legit!
I strongly recommend the class and the gym. I’m coming back tomorrow for the no-gi class!
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Posted 3 years ago
Ed Stahl
Great place to train - excellent facility, always clean (which is impressive with their large numbers on the weekends!) Top-notch instruction for hobbyists and competitors alike! Can't recommend them enough.
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Posted 3 years ago
frank caprioni
Great place to train at everyone was nice highly recommended to anyone !
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Posted 3 years ago
Tyler Van Pelt
This place is world class… Whether you’re brand new to Jiu Jitsu, fitness, and martial arts or you’re a seasoned grappler, Charlotte JJ is the best. Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu academy is the premier grappling team in the Charlotte area. Coach Piper is one of a kind bye is positive, professional, and exceptionally skilled. This team and the coaching staff will make you feel welcome. There’s no weird rules, customs, or silly obligations/contracts. I’ve trained around the world in California, VA, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, England, and Australia… Charlotte JJ is world-class!
Everyone at Charlotte JJ has the same values, and the rules are simple… Be clean, be respectful, and have fun.
What are you waiting for? Come check it out and enjoy a free class with expert instructors at Charlotte Jiu Jitsu.
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Posted 3 years ago
K Joseph
I had the pleasure of training with John Piper and the team at CJJ while in town visiting family. The gym is new, the team was welcoming and the rolls were fun and very challenging. John was gracious, very welcoming, and one of the best representations of not only jiu jitsu but american jiu jitsu. I have been fortunate to drop by some world class gyms while traveling but this one feels like it's a lab for grappling. There's something special here you can feel if you stay around for a couple sessions. If I was still moving here, I would be signing up at this gym as my first choice since i train both gi and no gi, love to wrestle and compete. Its special here. Its exactly like what you feel when looking at the website--open, fun, and everyone is going to test your skills here. Wear anything you want here, express your style, just be a good training partner and a good sport. Additionally, I have had questions of his crucifix setup for several months and he not only demonstrated it on me every single roll (everytime, my arm magically stopped working for me and was used against me), he basically also turned his gi and no gi class into a partial seminar just because I asked about this unstoppable move. He didn't have to do this and yet he showed more than just the move -- he went into the "why" conceptually and options...he was this passionate about teaching a visitor, and it really resonated with me. I was deeply impressed by this. He did not have to give this kind of depth. I tried to pay a drop in fee but they dont have this setup yet. Tried to buy merchandise or a patch as i like to collect patch/gear during visit but nothing yet. I hope to do so on the next visit, they deserve the support and as humble as John is about this gym, this place shines bright in general, not just in Charlotte. Awesome gym, owner, and environment. Thank you Josh, Jeff, and everyone else for also welcoming me and the rolls. Next time I'm in town, I will be stopping in here again to train. There's a difference in gyms like these. I Highly recommend if you are in Charlotte and love this style of jiu jitsu training and environment.
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Posted 3 years ago
Kevin Departhy
There are many good places to train in the Charlotte and LKN area, but if you are looking for the biggest variety of training partners from all skills levels, Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the place to be. As someone who has trained on and off for over 10 years, I can say that this school is special. Whether you are a beginner who has never stepped foot on the mats or a seasoned vet, this is one of if not THE best place to train in the area.
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Posted 3 years ago
Dylan McGrath
A phenomenal martial arts school full of passionate students and knowledgeable, mindful instruction. John Piper is one of the most respected names in North Carolina Jiu Jitsu and after training with and observing not only him but his students it’s easy to see why.
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Posted 3 years ago
Cory Pendergraft
Clean mats, great instructing, and very friendly enviornment!
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Posted 3 years ago
Frank Bastone
I dropped in during a holiday weekend and the staff and members of the academy were more than welcoming. Everyone was friendly and the rolls were fun. I will 100% come back when I am in town again.
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Posted 3 years ago
Forrest Stevens
A nice open mat. Good vibes. I had a bunch of fun against technical players. The music mix provided a basic organization to the training. The 7 minute rolls had music inter-spliced with commands to "start", "stop", and "rest" throughout the mix. Lots of friendly banter and fellowship throughout the gym. Good *stuff. Good rolls. Oss. Valeu. 👊🏼🔥
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Posted 4 years ago
Cageside Mma
Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Academy is an outstanding gym for BJJ. Owner, John Piper is a fantastic instructor. The "vibe" at this gym is amazing. If you live near or are planning on moving to Charlotte - this is a DEFINITE place to check out!
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Posted 4 years ago
Mason Ballowe
The first step to becoming the dragon warrior is to step foot on the mat. Don't wait for a weird turtle dude to point at you. First timer advice: Try the "No-Gi Fundamentals" Class and be ready to be sore in muscles you didn't know exist.
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Posted 4 years ago
Paul Geraci
Great environment to learn and train hard. Can’t think of a better gym to improve
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Posted 4 years ago
daniel koeberle
Great place, great people and great BJJ. I have been to many academy’s as I travel a lot and besides my home academy this is definitely my favourite!
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Posted 4 years ago
Nick Kyte
Professor was very welcoming to drop ins. Great atmosphere with a wide variety of talents - got some great practice in. Thanks for having me.
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Posted 4 years ago
Jeremiah Sugarman
I’m from out of town and was looking for a school that was easy for drop ins. Coach Piper was extremely friendly and quick to respond to my questions.
I dropped in for a Gi tech/ spar class. It was a great experience. The room was full, but not overly crowded and had a wide range of experienced practitioners to learn from. Everyone was welcoming and I had no problem find partners willing to roll.
They have a lot of offerings in the class schedule too (Gi/ no Gi/ all levels). I’ll definitely drop in again when I’m in town.
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Posted 4 years ago
baperrizo
Super drop-in friendly, great atmosphere and convenient class schedule. The class I attended also had talented coaches and skilled instruction.
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Posted 4 years ago
Collin Thomas
I was visiting from out of town and dropped in for a nogi class and had an incredible experience here. Everybody was extremely friendly, all of my rolls were respectful, challenging, and technical. I will definitely be stopping by next time I’m in town.
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Posted 4 years ago
John Dann
absolutely solid gym. professor Piper is super nice and approachable. During technique work he went around and helped people one on one. I can tell he is passionate about BJJ and helping his students grow. The classes are full of upper belts and there are tons of brown belts to spar with. the dudes here from what I’ve seen vary in all sizes from tall and jacked to small
and fast so you’ll have a variety of people to train with. I went and got absolutely smashed so my limits were definitely pushed and I got more than what I expected from a grappling sesh. I highly recommend you check this school out if youre a BJJ player and want to improve your game while getting smashed by some 6 foot 200 pound dude in the process.
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Posted 4 years ago
Alberto Coria
After training at Beta Academy in DC I was forced to relocate due to the pandemic and found a great home here at CJJA. Great vibes, rolling partners and coaching!
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Posted 4 years ago
Michael David
I’ve trained at a lot of different gyms. Not one has compared with CJJA. This gym is full of some phenomenal practitioners all while ensuring a very stress free and comfortable environment for all levels. You cannot help but get better every time time you train here.
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Posted 4 years ago
Douglas Black
By far my favourite place to train in this part of North Carolina. It's night and day.
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Posted 4 years ago
Michael Powell
John Piper and the guys and gals at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu are savages, super kind, super knowledgeable, and welcoming. Model citizens, skilled at murder of a polite kind.
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Posted 5 years ago
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Great experience, training and hospitality! John Piper and the entire team was incredibly kind and genuinely passionate about BJJ! So good!
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Posted 5 years ago
chaz cameli
Where do I start? I can't say enough good things about this gym and Coach Piper.
First thing I want to say is Coach Piper/Charlotte JJA are providing world class advanced level JJ and giving their students the tools to be able to compete competitively on an international scale. Coming from Southern California I didn't know if I would get the training I was looking for and thankful that my expectations were easily surpassed. If I moved out to NC I wouldn't have to think twice before joining.
How I found this gym. I was on vacation in Charlotte and called a bunch of gyms closer to where I was staying and none of them allowed me to drop in or the times were not working out. When I called Coach Piper mins before a class starting, Piper without hesitation told me to come in and join them. As I arrived I was greeted with such amazing hospitality from Piper and the team which is something that is not common when visiting a gym.
I got to have amazing rolls with Piper and the team so much so I wish I had a few more days to come back and train.
If you're visiting or looking for a gym to join, make this place your home you won't regret it!
Thank you Coach Piper and Charlotte JJA !
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Posted 5 years ago
Joseph Cauthen
Thank you Coach Piper and CJJA for a wonderful time today! I am visiting family from the DC metro area and wanted a place to train over July 4. Coach Piper was so welcoming! Exceptional hospitality from all, no egos, and excellent instruction. I will be back there every time I come to CLT!
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Posted 5 years ago
Andrew Bitner
My wife and I had a blast visiting this past weekend. Everyone was so welcoming and the training was great! Thank you!
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Posted 5 years ago
Ranndi Bitner
Dropped in while I was in Charlotte for an event. The atmosphere was great, teammates were friendly, quality rolling and technique review, and John Piper really knows his stuff! I’ll be back! Osssssssss
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Posted 5 years ago
LaLuzDelSol
Friendly and instructive. Having a great time so far and learning a lot
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Posted 5 years ago
kanan ralph
Amazing coaching staff and deep roster of talent
You won’t regret joining this school
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Posted 5 years ago
Kebba Jeng
Visiting this gym from out of town was awesome! John, the owner was a great human being. He took the time to talk and get to know me. He came across as very caring and humble. He made me feel very comfortable the moment I met him and this seem to rub of on his students as well. Thanks for the roll. I surely be coming back next time am in town.
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Posted 5 years ago
Jessica Miller
I tried my first class here in April of 2019 and instantly fell in love with the sport and the gym. Piper, the head coach, is super welcoming and everyone in the gym is willing to teach and has something different to offer (wrestling backgrounds, judo backgrounds, etc.). CJJA is my home away from home and I've been training for almost two years now. Super laid back and not affiliated with any teams. Perfect for if you want to visit, compete, or just learn! CJJA offers gi classes, no gi classes, and open mat!
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Posted 5 years ago
Asher Blocker
I have been training martial arts off & on (mostly on) for 18 years. I received my Jiujitsu purple belt from Shane Briggs (Relson Gracie) 13 years ago, and despite moving around, continue to train Jiujitsu to present day. I also teach kickboxing. Have done so for a decade, cornered 40+ fights, and had a couple fights myself. I did color commentary for 13 mma shows (Fox Sports South), also hosting fight related shows and events. My adult life has been consistently dedicated to martial arts. I moved to Charlotte 6.5 years ago. During these years (and the previous) I met and trained with every decent Jiujitsu instructor in the surrounding areas, including even the original black belts in the area like the late Louis, and Joe Hurst, eventually the next wave of black belts (Hall, Allen, Arel, Jimmo, etc.. all very good.. Sorry for the qualifiers, but it matters haha).
Upon first moving to the Queen City, I trained everywhere. I had a lot of connections, and used them. I wanted to find a Jiujitsu gym that was a perfect fit. So after bouncing around, and some periods of time off, I found John Piper and Charlotte Jiujitsu Academy in Sept of 2018. I was recommended to the open mat, which had an incredible 80 people that day. Id never seen anything like it. I continued to come every Saturday. The vibes in the room were amazing. The talent level truly impressive. I’ve literally trained all over the world and never been in a room like that. Quickly I went from just attending open mats to joining John for classes during the week, leaving the gym at which I was currently training. John’s genuine and open personality was infectious and pervasive. It was consistently the highest level training I’d ever had, but the mood was great.. everyone was laughing and having a great time always. John’s teaching was precise and detailed, with no fat. And because he’s an active competitor, he is up to date with the latest on what techniques are working at the highest level. We constantly have mma guys in, ufc fighters (had a former ufc champion just a few weeks ago drop in) as well as top rated IBJJF grappling competitors. And because John is so respected in the scene, he is able to bring in the best Jiujitsu minds to learn from and train with on a regular basis. CJJ is the only gym that ever gave me FOMO haha, as it seemed even on my days off, I’d miss big names passing through. His classes are packed, amd consistently great. I can’t express how amazing training there is, and that’s without being hyperbolic at all. It is truly a hidden gym of Jiujitsu on the east coast. If you have the chance to train here, do it!! The new facility is beautiful. Nice shower and locker room area. Aesthetically beautiful setup, nice equipment. Piper is all class and his business reflects it. I’ll never train anywhere else in Charlotte. This is school is top level by every perceivable measurement.
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Posted 5 years ago
matt Smith
Been for a couple open mats to train. Professor Piper and the entire gym is extremely welcoming, and offer plenty of challenging and fun rounds.
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Posted 5 years ago
Eliza Brooke
This is the school you are searching for. This is the atmosphere, the training partners, the skill, the conditioning, the people, and most importantly the COACH that you are looking for. I came here a year ago and switching to this gym was (no exaggeration) the best decision of my life. This is where you want to be not only as an athlete, but as a person. Coach John Piper will make you the best version of yourself that you can be, and will make you a part of not just an amazing team, but a family. If you're looking for a gym right now, THIS is the one.
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Posted 6 years ago
Gina Granda
I love the community here. The instructors are very knowledgeable about the techniques and sparring strategies. Glad to see that I'm not the only female in class as it is usually the case in many schools. There are plenty of ladies in class. There's a healthy vibe where everyone is cooperative. I'm happy to call this place my new BJJ home
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Posted 6 years ago
Angela Stich
Great place for all levels to train with awesome instructors. Also very welcoming to newbies and visitors!
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Posted 6 years ago
Josh Oldfield
Great experience! Professor Piper was very genuine and super welcoming. These guys are solid. Great technique. Great attitudes. SUPER CLEAN. Love that they have showers.
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Posted 6 years ago
Joe
John and his crew of friendly “killers” could not have been nicer or more enjoyable to roll and hang with. Thanks so much for the hospitality. Anyone living in this area should consider CJJA as an amazing jiu jitsu spot to learn and grow at any level.
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Posted 6 years ago
Dennis Glukhoy
Great place to train. Very friendly and welcoming gym. Came down to visit from out of town over the weekend and had a great open roll. Lots of good rolling partners.
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Posted 7 years ago
Garrett Mccaffety
Favorite place to train in Charlotte. High level coaching, welcoming environment, and top notch school. I visited for a few weeks and couldn't have been happier with the time I spent training. Hard to find places this good but also fun. Looking forward to getting back on the mats anytime I'm in or around the area.
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Posted 7 years ago
Vince H
In short: this gym is almost ideal for me (save for the fact that I don't actually live in Charlotte). Some of the most inviting and friendly instructors I have seen (I've been traveling and visiting BJJ schools all over the globe for the last year). No BS type of environment: warmups are just to get warm, no drill sergeant yelling at students, and the students and instructors are very good (most challenging rolls I have had in a while).
Details: this gym has a nice big mat space (that they cleaned after every class I have seen), and multiple showers. Midday/morning classes are available. There is enough room to practice standup with quite a few people that have backgrounds in wrestling and judo. Gi and no-gi, and liberal set of techniques allowed (i.e. leg locks).
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Posted 7 years ago
Michael Arabia
Great experience. Coach John Piper is an excellent instructor and both he and his students were very welcoming when I was visiting from Atlanta. I'll definitely return and would recommend the school to anyone.
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Posted 7 years ago
Brian Grant
I’m from out of town and looked up some reviews on BJJ gyms to train at and found Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Academy had some great reviews. Well, I was not disappointed. If you live in Charlotte and don’t train here you are really missing out. The instructors are phenomenal. The students are super chill and it’s a great environment to learn and train in. Every time I’m in Charlotte I will be coming here. The classes are organized and I really learned a lot. I cannot say enough positive things about this academy!
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Posted 7 years ago
Ninad Desai
Had the privilege of being in Charlotte on a conference and finding Charlotte BJJ academy. John is an extremely knowledgeable and humble instructor. The most welcome I have ever felt at any academy I have been to. He shares all his experience and knowledge openly and even included me in his academies training for the Charlotte IBJJF Open. I will definitely return to his academy again and if you are in town don’t look any where else but here to get your rolls in.
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Posted 8 years ago
Huan Chen
Was in Charlotte from NY and trained here for a month. Even after reading all the positive reviews before visiting, I was still surprised at how welcoming this gym was. Everyone from black to white belts were ultra friendly and open to sharing and teaching. A very special atmosphere for sure. Special shout out to Coach Patrick for Charlotte recommendations!
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Posted 8 years ago
Iain White
If you are looking for awesome Jiu Jitsu and awesome people, look no further. I can't say enough about the positive environment that exists here. A great group of people that look to help each other grow in the art as well as all other aspects of life. Leave your ego at the door and experience the true family atmosphere that produces results.
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Posted 8 years ago
Benjamin Harris
I was in town visiting friends and I decided to stop in and train at the Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Academy. The training and coaching here surpassed my expectations in so many ways; from how knowledgeable and welcoming the main instructor piper was to the competitive nature during each roll. The experience was by far more enjoyable than visiting my friends.
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Posted 8 years ago
J D
I've trained here for 9 years now, I've been to gyms all over the world and this one is still my favorite. Piper is a great teacher and has a ton of other great coaches by his side. All students get a ton on individual instruction and if you ever have a question, someone is there to help. The environment is friendly and it's so easy to make friends at the gym. I would recommend CJJA to everyone!
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Posted 10 years ago
Bradley Friday
Came to one of the recent open mats to get some good rolls in with a wide variety of practitioners. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the class was full with many partners to roll with. Very happy with my experience and thankful for the opportunity!! Would definitely recommend!
