8 Best BJJ Gyms in Wilmington (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Wilmington BJJ Snapshot
Why Wilmington for BJJ
Wilmington is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, The Jiu Jitsu Institute, and Martial Arts and More. It has 8 academies and 5 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
- 1Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness96EliteGoogle5.0(218)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Wilmington — 5.0★ across 218 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and kids & families.
- 2The Jiu Jitsu Institute93EliteGoogle5.0(99)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 3Martial Arts and More92EliteGoogle5.0(83)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 83 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Wilmington academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 4Paragon of Jiu Jitsu90EliteGoogle5.0(48)Solid confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 48 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Wilmington academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 5SaltyDog Jiu Jitsu88ExcellentGoogle5.0(35)Solid confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 35 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Wilmington academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Wilmington gym (5.0★).
- 6Gracie Jiu Jitsu Wilmington87ExcellentGoogle5.0(32)Solid confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 32 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Wilmington academy.
Best for: Kids & families.
- 7Epoch BJJ86ExcellentGoogle5.0(26)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #7: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 2 a week.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 8Ravensguard BJJ Academy85ExcellentGoogle5.0(25)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 25 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Wilmington academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 8
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness | — | 96Elite | 5.0 | 218 |
| The Jiu Jitsu Institute | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 99 |
| Martial Arts and More | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 83 |
| Paragon of Jiu Jitsu | — | 90Elite | 5.0 | 48 |
| SaltyDog Jiu Jitsu | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 35 |
| Gracie Jiu Jitsu Wilmington | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 32 |
| Epoch BJJ | — | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 26 |
| Ravensguard BJJ Academy | — | 85Excellent | 5.0 | 25 |
Which Wilmington Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Wilmington
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Your plan: 3 sessions across 3 gyms in Wilmington.
Train This Weekend in Wilmington
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Ravensguard BJJ Academy — Adult Program · 6:30 AM
- Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness — Adult No-gi All Levels · 7:00 AM
- Martial Arts and More — Black Belt Club, Muay Thai Sparring · 5:00 PM
- Martial Arts and More — Black Belt Club, Competition BJJ · 5:30 PM
- Martial Arts and More — Open Mat · 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness — Adult Gi Fundamentals · 7:00 AM
- Martial Arts and More — Adult Muay Thai Sparring Coach Approval Req. · 9:00 AM
- Epoch BJJ — BJJ Fundamentals (GI) · 9:00 AM
- Ravensguard BJJ Academy — Open Mat · 10:30 AM
- Martial Arts and More — Adult BJJ No Gi · 11:15 AM
📅 Sunday
- Epoch BJJ — Striking Fundamentals · 9:00 AM
- Epoch BJJ — Bjj (Gi) · 10:00 AM
- Epoch BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Epoch BJJ — Open Mat for Epoch Members · 11:00 AM
- The Jiu Jitsu Institute — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Wilmington?
- Let's Roll lists 8 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Wilmington, North Carolina. The top 8 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Wilmington?
- Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness has the highest rating in Wilmington at 5.0★ across 218 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Wilmington?
- There are 5 weekly open mats across 4 gyms in Wilmington. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Wilmington?
- Paragon of Jiu Jitsu is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Wilmington.
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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.