BC Kickboxing & BJJ

BC Kickboxing & BJJ in Matthews, North Carolina, is led by Professor Ben Corpuz, a 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Roberto Traven. With over twelve years serving the Waxhaw area, Professor Ben draws on decades of martial arts experience as a competitor, coach, and fitness professional. His background includes not only BJJ, but also Kru certification in Muay Thai under Grand Master Toddy, a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo, and a brown belt in Shotokan Karate. Throughout his career, Professor Ben has earned major titles including IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Champion, Grapplers Quest World Champion, and multiple national and international championships in both grappling and striking. He remains an active competitor and is also an IBJJF official and WKA affiliate. The coaching staff includes Coach Emmanuel Robles, a BJJ purple belt and active Muay Thai competitor who leads the children’s martial arts and Muay Thai programs, and Coach Christian O’Brien, a brown belt and experienced competitor who heads the No-Gi submission grappling classes. The academy’s approach emphasizes both technical skill and personal development, encouraging students to build confidence, resilience, and discipline on and off the mats. Professor Ben’s philosophy, “True victory is victory over oneself,” guides the instruction and culture throughout the gym. BC Kickboxing & BJJ offers a wide range of programs for all ages. Adult classes include gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, advanced and all-levels options, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and open mat sessions. Youth instruction is available for ages 3–13, with age-appropriate BJJ, kickboxing, and no-gi grappling. The academy also provides private training in BJJ, strength and conditioning, and boxing. Drop-ins are welcome, and the facility is wheelchair accessible.

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