8 Best BJJ Gyms in Fayetteville (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated October 2026
Fayetteville BJJ Snapshot
Why Fayetteville for BJJ
Fayetteville is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Garami Jiu Jitsu, Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy, and Martial Arts of NC. It has 8 academies and 10 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 8 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Garami Jiu Jitsu95EliteGoogle5.0(160)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Fayetteville — 5.0★ across 160 reviews.
Best for: Kids & families.
- 2Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy95EliteGoogle5.0(145)3 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Fayetteville — 145 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 3Martial Arts of NC93EliteGoogle5.0(97)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 97 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Fayetteville academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 4Cornerstone Bjj93EliteGoogle5.0(88)High confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 88 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Fayetteville academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 5Carolina Prime Performance91EliteGoogle5.0(64)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 64 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Fayetteville academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 6Team ROC86ExcellentGoogle5.0(27)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 27 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Fayetteville academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 7Garami Jiu Jitsu Cape Fear81ExcellentGoogle5.0(15)Solid confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 15 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Fayetteville academy.
Best for: Kids & families.
- 8ATEMI-RYU NC73GreatGoogle5.0(8)2 open mats/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #8: 5.0★ from 8 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Fayetteville academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 8
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garami Jiu Jitsu | — | 95Elite | 5.0 | 160 |
| Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 95Elite | 5.0 | 145 |
| Martial Arts of NC | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 97 |
| Cornerstone Bjj | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 88 |
| Carolina Prime Performance | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 64 |
| Team ROC | — | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 27 |
| Garami Jiu Jitsu Cape Fear | — | 81Excellent | 5.0 | 15 |
| ATEMI-RYU NC | — | 73Great | 5.0 | 8 |
Which Fayetteville Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Fayetteville
Pick the days you're in town — we'll build a roll-every-day itinerary with times, drop-in costs, and directions.
Your plan: 3 sessions across 2 gyms in Fayetteville.
Train This Weekend in Fayetteville
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Team ROC — BJJ Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Team ROC — Kids Comp Class · 4:00 PM
- Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy — Kids Open Mat & Womens Open Mat Alternate TBA · 5:00 PM
- Martial Arts of NC — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- Cornerstone Bjj — Adults Drilling & Sparring · 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- ATEMI-RYU NC — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Carolina Prime Performance — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Team ROC — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat - By Internal Member Request // Kids Pro Class - Ask Instructor · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- ATEMI-RYU NC — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy — Private Lessons - By Request · 12:00 PM
- Team ROC — Kids No Gi · 4:00 PM
- Garami Jiu Jitsu — Free Women's Class · 4:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Fayetteville?
- Let's Roll lists 8 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The top 8 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Fayetteville?
- Garami Jiu Jitsu has the highest rating in Fayetteville at 5.0★ across 160 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Fayetteville?
- There are 10 weekly open mats across 5 gyms in Fayetteville. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Fayetteville?
- Cornerstone Bjj is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Fayetteville.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated October 2026.