# Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy > Charlotte, United States ## Overview **Name:** Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy **Description:** Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy (CJJA) is an unaffiliated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on providing high-quality training without politics or cliques. The academy operates on a philosophy of "no bow at the door, no family tree to memorize" - just effective Jiu-Jitsu that works. Whether students train for fun, fitness, or competition, CJJA provides a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels. The academy offers comprehensive training programs for both adults and children. Adult programs include fundamentals classes in both Gi and No-Gi, advanced training, competition preparation, and specialty programs like Wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu and Judo for Jiu-Jitsu. For children, CJJA runs two age-specific programs: Lil' Pups (ages 4-6) focusing on coordination and self-control, and Bulldogs (ages 7-12) emphasizing Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and leadership skills. The academy is known for hosting "the Southeast's best Open Mats" on weekends, providing five hours of training across Saturday and Sunday with no politics, just rolls. The coaching staff at CJJA includes head coach John Piper, alongside accomplished instructors like Dr. Jennifer "Dr.JenJitsu" Case (13x IBJJF Masters World Champion, BJJ black belt since 2016, PhD in Human Nutrition and Performance), and a team of over 20 dedicated coaches specializing in various aspects of Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and judo. The academy provides a unique On-Demand video service allowing members to review their rolls captured in 4K with multiple angles, helping students analyze and improve their technique. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 2508 N Davidson St Charlotte, NC 28205, United States **Website:** https://charlotte-bjj.com/ **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejiujitsuacademy/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlottebjj - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlottebjj ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: $180/month - Child: $150/month ## Instructors ### John James Piper **Role:** Head Instructor ### Alex Frey **Role:** Instructor ### Ben Sugarwala **Role:** Instructor ### Brianna DeDeaux **Role:** Instructor ### Christian O'brien **Role:** Instructor ### Daniel Verhovsek **Role:** Instructor ### Dave Bannan **Role:** Instructor ### David Patterson **Role:** Instructor ### Declan Morrissey **Role:** Instructor ### Dr. Jennifer Case - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** PhD, RD, CSSD, CSCS - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt (2016), Hawaiian Kempo Black Belt (2005). 13× IBJJF Masters World Champion, 5× IBJJF Pan Champion, 2× IBJJF International Masters – North America Champion, ADCC West Coast Trials Medalist. Professional MMA Record: 4-1. Sports dietitian specializing in athlete performance and nutrition. ### Eli Knight **Role:** Instructor ### Jacob Polansky **Role:** Instructor ### Jason Tacker **Role:** Instructor ### Jaylen Rhoney **Role:** Instructor ### Jeff Baker **Role:** Instructor ### John Morgan **Role:** Instructor ### Kyle Briggs **Role:** Instructor ### Lance Breeden **Role:** Instructor ### Michael Burke **Role:** Instructor ### Patrick Hassing **Role:** Instructor ### Shammah Womack **Role:** Instructor ### Shawn Flowers **Role:** Instructor ### Zachary Alatorre-Davies **Role:** Instructor ### Zachary Durst **Role:** Instructor ## Programs ### Lil' Pups **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Kids BJJ program for ages 4-6 focusing on movement, games, and basics in a playful, safe environment ### Bulldogs **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Kids BJJ program for ages 7-12 featuring Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling basics, and teamwork ### Fundamentals Gi **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Adult beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques with the gi **Classes:** ### Fundamentals No-Gi **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Adult beginner-friendly grappling program without the gi **Classes:** ### Advanced Gi **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced BJJ training with gi for experienced practitioners **Classes:** ### Advanced No-Gi **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Advanced grappling training without the gi **Classes:** ### Wrestling For Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Wrestling fundamentals and techniques applicable to BJJ **Classes:** ### Judo For Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Judo throws and techniques for BJJ practitioners ### No-Gi Basics **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** 30-minute No-Gi intro for white belts in their first 3 months **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Experience-required open mat for all schools, weekend training sessions **Classes:** ### Early Bird **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Morning training sessions in Gi and No-Gi **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 12, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/charlotte-jiu-jitsu-academy)