5 Best BJJ Gyms in Charlotte (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Charlotte BJJ Snapshot
Why Charlotte for BJJ
Charlotte is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy, Arte Suave Jiujitsu Academy, and ATOS JIU JITSU Of CHARLOTTE. It has 5 academies and 4 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 5 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Google5.0(196)$45 drop-in1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Charlotte — 5.0★ across 196 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 2Arte Suave Jiujitsu Academy93EliteGoogle5.0(99)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 2 a week.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 3ATOS JIU JITSU Of CHARLOTTE86ExcellentGoogle5.0(26)Solid confidence
Why #3: A Atos academy — 5.0★ across 26 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Charlotte gym (5.0★).
- 4Dynasty Brazilian Jiu Jitsu84ExcellentGoogle5.0(21)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 21 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Charlotte academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 5Mindset BJJ Academy (Marlon Loor Vera)81ExcellentGoogle5.0(16)Solid confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 16 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Charlotte academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Charlotte gym (5.0★).
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 96Elite | 5.0 | 196 | $45 |
| Arte Suave Jiujitsu Academy | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 99 | — |
| ATOS JIU JITSU Of CHARLOTTE | — | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 26 | — |
| Dynasty Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 84Excellent | 5.0 | 21 | — |
| Mindset BJJ Academy (Marlon Loor Vera) | — | 81Excellent | 5.0 | 16 | — |
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Charlotte
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Train This Weekend in Charlotte
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Arte Suave Jiujitsu Academy — Open Mat · 6:00 AM
- Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy — Adult Jiu Jitsu · 11:00 AM
- Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy — Adult Jiu Jitsu · 4:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy — Adult Jiu Jitsu · 9:00 AM
- Dynasty Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Arte Suave Jiujitsu Academy — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
📅 Sunday
No sessions listed — check individual gym pages.
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Charlotte?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Charlotte, North Carolina. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Charlotte?
- Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy has the highest rating in Charlotte at 5.0★ across 196 Google reviews.
- What's the cheapest drop-in in Charlotte?
- Among the top gyms, Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy has the lowest published drop-in at $45. Prices in the area vary; many gyms offer a free first class.
- Where are the best open mats in Charlotte?
- There are 4 weekly open mats across 3 gyms in Charlotte. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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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 July 2026.