Best Jujitsu School Fayetteville Near Me

Thomas Murray: I enjoy training here 💯

jovanny muniz: Great place to train. With overly inviting vibes, knowledgeable instructors and overall good people. The place is clean and you quickly feel like family.The no hassle membership is an added bonus. No contracts or hidden fees just straight up one set price month to month. What more can you ask for.Don’t wait, no need to hesitate swing by and train. It’s almost guaranteed you’ll love this place.

Chad Rouse: This gym contains a culture that welcomes newcomers, believes in the right way of progressing as a martial artist, and truly functions as a team.

Yacine Fondo: Great place and awesome people!

S: Open mat was great. 👍🏼

Preston Wilkins: Element Grappling/MMA is awesome for gaining a well-rounded skill set for MMA and/or self defense. Striking, Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, this place does it all. Instructors are high level with years of Pro fighting experience. A very welcoming place regardless of your skill level, always a good time.

Jordan Zenquis: Great staff, training, and environment!

Hector Hernandez: Juan didn’t have abs before coming to element

Ryker Taylor: I started training here a few months ago and it has been amazing. Everyday I feel like I'm challenged and learning. Great environment Great instructors!

Marcelo Molina: Element grappling is a Great place to jump levels I highly recommend it to anyone who want to do anything with martial art!!

Joshua Bustamante: Element provides realistic training/techniques for BJJ and MMA, they have great instructors that will help you get to where you want to be.

Jake Harrington: Knowledgeable instructors with a passion for the sport makes it an enjoyable and rewarding place to train for experienced and new students of the sport

Gary Heusel: Great instruction and atmosphere, it’s always a fun time! There’s never a shortage of good rolls on Saturday either.

Justine Romero: Very nice and clean gym. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly! I can’t wait to come back for more!

Vincent Romero: High level of knowledge from the instructors for BJJ. Super close to fort bragg. Best MMA gym in town!

anthony colon: Really good instructors, Definitely worth your time and money if you're looking for tough competition or just getting into it.

Pre Trujillo: I’ve been thinking a while on how to convey my feelings about this gym fully, but it is just not possible. ZR Hope Mills is an amazing atmosphere for everyone in the family. Curtis does a wonderful job keeping a professional but friendly vibe to the place. Coach Barbara is an amazing human being that truly cares about her student’s growth. We had the opportunity to have private lessons by her and my children flourished under her watch. I also did the women’s class with Coach Barbara and Rebecca and they always encouraged me to keep going. They helped me become more physically fit and confident all the while learning techniques that I have never even seen before. The women’s Fight Fit class in the mornings is ran by Eleni and she is so fun to train under! Coach Lucas has fantastic bjj strategies and awesome lapel chokes. He always made my kids laugh and they knew they could always go to him if they needed help. Professor Estevan is such a kind person and an amazing athlete to train under. Everyone loves him and looks up to him. I would always see Prof. Estevan, Lucas, and Barbra walk around and help all of their students learn the technique and drill it properly so they could exceed. If you are looking for a gym, take a chance and check them out. I promise you won’t regret it because they simply are the best out there. We are so sad to be moving out of state but will always hold the memories we made here forever.

Samantha Edgecombe: Love the family oriented atmosphere. Helping my son gain confidence and having a good time while learning

David Lambright: Awesome place!!! Great family atmosphere and training with champions!!

Michael Shaw: Coach Curtis and Este are great people and they run a truly welcoming, professional and competitive gym. Couldn't recommend more highly.

Justin: Really disappointed in how my relationship turned out with Rafael BJJ. Was only able to train here for a month and spoke with the owner about these terms. I was moving from North Carolina because of the military and the owner agreed to do a 1 month charge. Later to find out, following my move, they continued charging me. When I tried contacting them, via phone number, email, website, multiple times they did not reply. I wanted to resolve the issue like “adults” but they refused to contact me back. I had to file a dispute with capital one to get my over $900 back, and was able to block the merchant from recurring charges. I still haven’t received my money back and remain in an ongoing dispute that has lasted months. All of the shady business stuff aside, the actual Jiu Jitsu instructor was really professional and knowledge full. It pains me to see good jiu jitsu schools do stuff like this. I wish we could have communicated and resolved this.

castillo: Very family friendly environment.

Nicholas Meares: Had a great time. Very knowledgeable and friendly trainers.

will rodriguez: Great classes plus an awsome environment. Coach Curtis, and professor Estevan are a great team, they bring really good energy to the program. I've been to a couple of other gyms in California, which was an awsome experience, but this gym is by far the best I've ever been too. I have my son in the kids class (8 years old) and he loves it. Professor Estevan is really good with the kids, you can definitely tell he's very passionate about (BJJ) I also attended the adult class. You know that uncomfortable feeling you get when you show up to a new gym? Count this gym out! everyone welcomed me with open arms and introduced themselves, which made me feel real comfortable. I would definitely recommend this gym if you want a great place to train BJJ, and feel at home.

Kelly Greer: Great family dynamic, strong leadership from all coaches

Rafael Jovet-Ramos: “Bond is stronger than blood. The family grows stronger with bond” — this is what you will experience at RBJJA- Hope Mills.

My Yang: We've been attending classes for my preschooler for about a month already and we cannot fully express how much we love it here! The atmosphere is truly engaging and everyone is very welcoming. If you have a preschooler or a 3-year old that you're looking at getting into some sort of martial arts or sport, this is the place to take them! I don't know what kind of magical dust they have on that mat, but the instructors here are godsends! It is really mind blowing to see how they can get a group of preschoolers to focus all while having fun at each lesson. It is also refreshing to know that they also offer a Womens Empowerment class on the weekend to encourage confidence and learn self-defense.

Jason and Aria Lynch: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueExcellent studio! Clean, friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging for all ages. Definitely recommend. Coach Curtis and all of the visiting instructors are absolutely fantastic and love what they do!

Sean Ysordia: I have enjoyed having my son enrolled at the Hope Mills RBJJ gym since February and cannot thank the staff enough for their kindness, dedication, and professionalism. The training from RBJJ has increased my sons confidence and physical fitness while making him accountable to his coaches. RBJJ has created a family environment that is very welcoming for students and families creating a strong sense of community. The facility goes above and beyond in their standards for cleanliness and ensures the students understand the importance of hygiene and sanitation. I absolutely recommend Hope Mills RBJJ to anyone interested.

Arron Stevens: I had looked at several martial arts places before walking in to see Curtis last October. Right away I knew this was the place for me. It’s ran like a family business where you’re immediately accepted in their family. Each member welcomes you as soon as you step in the door and will take time to slow down and show you things to allow you to learn and grow. The motivation and patience from every instructor is beyond comparison to anywhere I’ve ever trained at before. I’ve learned so much and have became a devoted student to the arts thanks to all of them. Whether you want BJJ or Judo you will get the best of both worlds with world class trainers. The day to day instructors are incredibly talented individuals plus you will also see special guest trainers from world ranked practitioners to UFC fighters to learn from as well. Whether you’re wanting to work on cardio and fitness, learn self defense, or just find something to take your mind off of the daily grind of life, go see Curtis and give it a shot.Best part, even if you only come for 1 day you can tell people for the rest of your life, “yeah I trained in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo before.”

Gregory Souter: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value

JJGlanton: Amazing BJJ House!! Extremely friendly learning environment with a wide variety of instructors rotating to give a very well rounded experience. Members are free to pursue their own goals, from simple fitness and fun to competitive tournament prep. Offers youth classes as well.

james bain: great place to train.

Blake Norton: Amazing dojo! The instructors are very knowledgeable and are great at teaching.

Carlene Sharp: Staff ensure you work to your level or ability then encourage you to move forward. Atmosphere is open and family friendly. This is one of my few happy places in Fayetteville!

Jennifer Norton: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you have done for my children. They’ve been enrolled with you at Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu 2 years now and counting. During this time, I have watched them progress through different levels of jujitsu. Your ability to motivate the students is enviable. I have observed that this carried over into every aspect of their life. They put forth 100% in all they do whether it is academic or the sport. I respect you as an instructor. The courtesies that you portray before,during and after classes are not lost on your students. They emulate you in every day life. I appreciate the amount of patience and understanding that you show, especially with the younger students that need help. I thank you for the way in which you have built self-confidence in Blake and Kamryn. With each belt color they have matured and with that a feeling of self-esteem. Jujitsu is about self-control and defending yourself every day. I admire the way that you make the whole learning process fun and enjoyable. Thank you for being a role model for them. You are someone they genuinely respect and admire. At this dojo we are FAMILY! We are devoted to Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu and do not hesitate to recommend your dojo to all that inquire. Again, Thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of my children!

David Caldera: Great place to learn traditional jujitsu and aikido with street applicable techniques that keep the art alive and current.

Kamryn Norton: Great self defense classes and even greater people!

Kevin Simmons: AWESOME seminar last weekend! Great teachers with diverse techniques all geared toward true self defense...not sport. It was great to have so many different Martial Artist to work with in one room. Grandmaster "Doc" did an excellent job of teaching techniques and it was great to have so many high level sensei's working those techniques with the attendees. It motivates me to continue on this journey of studying Martial Arts.

Bill Hudon: Good program, keeps children engaged.

Tyirice Williams: Great gym great atmosphere

Rosa Hal: Our entire family goes here and we absolutely love it! We've had nothing but wonderful experiences with this gym. The owner genuinely cares for each and every student/family that attends. It's been amazing watching my sons confidence grow. Highly recommend!!!

Shayla Drawdy: We’ve been going here for a few months and can’t say enough great things. My 4 year old son has Ms. Tori as his teacher and he loves her! She is absolutely fantastic and he truly looks forward to going to class every single week.

Kaitlyn Hibbard: Great BJJ gym in Fayetteville, NC! Provides classes for everyone in the family from ages 4+ with interactive and educated instructors.

Cale Hudson: The staff/team are wonderful. The provide a excellent environment for me and my son to train....

Roy Angel: I’ve been coming on Saturdays with David and Adonis they have been teaching me the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu. The environment is welcoming and they have thought me a lot since I been there.

Mikhail Horst Gant: Thank you so much to Martial Arts of NC, and especially thanks to Dave and Adonis for giving me the opportunity to train together with them. I 100% recommend this Magnificent DOJO for its martial and professional ethics. I spent a magnificent and fruitful day. Thanks.

justin arcadio: Really a great place to learn the basics and fundamentals of BJJ. Everyone is down to earth and are very willing to help you out. Since I’m in the military, my work week schedule is very hectic, that’s why it was very convenient for me that they have Saturday classes. Dave and Adonis both ran the saturday class. They’re very patient, very understanding with my learning comprehension. I highly recommend coming in the Saturday class if you have a busy work week just like me.

Breydon Gagnon: Super professional, definitely recommend for anyone and everyone

Escanor: I’ve been at MANC for about 7 months, coming from a background of training in martial arts I can say the environment is welcoming and wholesome. My wife and I recently started going to the class on Saturday and training with the instructor that teaches on Saturday afternoon I’d recommend anyone with no formal background to train with us!

Tiffany Williams: Very helpful and encouraging instructors as well as classmates. I am timid, not very aggressive, nor athletic but have been practicing since August 2022. If I can show up and stick with it, you probably can too!

Nick Lazatin: Awesome facility and great teaching. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great gym to go to.

John Lozada: The instructors are great 👍. They will teach you everything you need to know for self defense.

Michael W.: I just moved here from Detroit a month ago for work and I was immediately in search of continuing my Jiu-Jitsu training. I’ve searched about 4 different places and came across Martial Arts of NC. Compared to the other nearby gyms, the instructor Jason is very personable, knowledgeable, has a great personality and makes you feel like family. Especially the students. You can tell a lot about a group of people by their leader. Everyone is friendly, patient and willing to help you. This place reminds me of my gym back at home! (Shouts out ELITE BJJ 🤙🏾).

Donut Best wide receiver: My child went here and he said it was fun they teach you well and they make sure you do it correctly because if does not they would sho him how to do it again but I moved but recommend coming here to learn how to fight

asdf asdf: This gym is fantastic! The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable and make BJJ feel like it's a team sport. I've been attending adult classes for about eight months now, and I highly recommend this place to anybody interested in martial arts.

Mohammad Abdul Shabazz: I have studied martial arts and combatives over 5 Decades in 3 Different Continents. In the US. from Texas to New York. The Commitment and enthusiasm of this BJJ Family is built on a structure of professionalism and dedication Not only did it met my expectations but exceeded them. Thank you "Professor Jason" and staff for teaching a old dog some Amazing new Tricks

Hephzibah Bouriaque: 10/10 experience Suna was a very good instructor

Isaac Velazquez: 100 percent recommend. My first time ever going and everyone was so helpful and humble and just willing to teach. Marcus Was a great teacher as well! And the sensei was very Knowledgeable. This is the place to come.

Michael De Gracia: I was there as a spectator. The very first impression from the owner was pleasant and welcoming. The owner is a very humble guy to be a" killing machine". Not cocky about his skills. Not what I expected. The trainers are very kind as well and passionate about teaching from what I observed. I recommend this place to anyone.

JJGlanton: Professor Marco is an absolute technician. My game has grown so much in the short time I've known him; he takes an individual approach to each of us, and helps us build competent strategies that match our body types.

alex soot: Awesome gym!! Run by Marco Albuquerque, this gym is a great place for children and adults of all skill levels! Super workouts, gi and nogi training on a nightly rotation!

Phoenixwolf Hello: I take my son who had very little social interaction with kids his age. He has totally change his self esteem to positive. He is excited to be with his peers who teach one another and are instilling confidence and leadership traits.

Bonnie Patterson: My 9 year old boys have spent the last 2 years making lasting friendships, learning self discipline, getting super strong and becoming bully proof. If your kid is hyperactive they will learn to sit still longer and be more calm and respectful. I highly recommend them. They do treat you like family and love your kids. It has a much better feel than any other place.

Jenny Plyler: I enrolled my (very bright, but incredibly insecure, unsure, and timid) 11 year old son in the weekly program (I was DESPERATE to find something for him to connect with which wouldn't overwhelm him!) After the first (one-on-one) trial session with Master Huff, I drove a COMPLETELY different kid home than the one who had originally walked thru their doors! He was BEYOND proud of himself for his progress in that first session - My mom heart nearly exploded as he screamed at the top of his lungs, "I DID IT!!!!!," and we were both moved to tears as he was excitedly telling me about how good he felt about himself. He usually puts things off, but first thing this morning, he asked if we could attend tonight's group class. (I couldn't say, "YES!" fast enough!) All day today, I watched him carry his head higher than I've seen in years, and the genuine smiles and giggles were abundant (music to a worried mother's heart!) At the group session tonight, there were different levels of experience, and I was a little concerned b/c I know he gets intimidated when he doesn't feel sure of his ability compared to others... but when we got into the car THE MOST AMAZING WORDS CAME OUT OF HIS MOUTH! "Mom, I was intimidated by the more advanced belts at first, but then they weren't perfect but they just kept trying... it was no big deal! I didn't feel bad about not being perfect after that... I want to practice when we get home." (Y'all - when I say this is UNHEARD OF, I'm not exaggerating in the LEAST! My kid DOES NOT accept not being perfect in front of his peers, and he shuts down on literally ANYTHING he can't master immediately.) He has asked if we can go back tomorrow, and has set a long-term goal of eventually earning a black belt! When we got home, he didn't even look at his video games... he started practicing his form.To the staff at Family MAA - the energy which exudes from your facility is so uplifting, motivating and positive that this worried mom's heart is overflowing! - I am FLOORED by the positive changes that only 2 sessions have made in my son's percieved self-worth, confidence, and overall energy. You have earned another student for life! - And as his mom, I cannot properly express to you how much this means to his family and me. We have always seen his potential, but you beautiful people have found a way to help HIM see it in himself... You are priceless. Thank you. We'll see you tomorrow, and every other day that our schedule will allow!

Chester Bolton: Someone stole my grandson’s tennis shoes while he was in class. Someone saw who did it but the people there said they would get the shoes back, which they did but they refused to tell me who did so I couldn’t call the police!!

Waleed Abdur-Razzaq: I received the warm and courteous welcome and excellent introduction to finding out the interest of your children in martial arts

Buffie Story: Love It! My Girls Love It! Tracy and her team is Wonderful! Very encouraging & supportive. They are the best at what they do.

Casey C.: Mediocre at best.The most concerning issue - they have ran our credit card for the past few months after we gave them ample notice of our leaving the area and that we would no longer be attending the academy. We have had to dispute each charge and get a new card. The location is less than desirable and there is no real staff, only the instructor. They also charge for everything. (Gi is a charge, the class is a charge, each belt test that they do way too frequently is a charge...) the quality of the instruction is mediocre at best, so if you hoped to learn actual self defense, look somewhere else.

A.M. Valcarcel: They get 5 starts from our family. We started our five year old with Ms. Huff about a month ago. He was so scared that he didn't participate for the first two times we went. Her patience and subtle persistence paid off and he loves it. He's so happy with the pee wee class and can't wait to see his continued growth.

Natascia Epps-Hamlett: My son really enjoys the time he spends with Family Martial Arts Academy. He is challenged and has fun. The instructor is awesome and knowledgeable in her craft.

Erin Welden: FMAA has become our second home. Tracy Huff is a fantastic mentor. She and the FMAA family are building the leaders of tomorrow. Teaching respect, building confidence, and creating well rounded, well prepared individuals.

Jason Sellers: We have been with Miss Tracy @ Family Martial Arts for several years now. We have never been disappointed.

Angela: She demands respect and teaches them things they will remember for the rest of their lives!