# Carlson Gracie Gastonia > Gastonia, United States | # ## Overview **Name:** Carlson Gracie Gastonia **Affiliation:** # **Description:** McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts is an affiliate of Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu, officially listed as "Carlson Gracie Team - Gastonia". BJJ classes are taught by Professor Shawn McGinnis and are divided into Fundamentals and Advanced levels with a structured white belt curriculum. Carlson Gracie Jr. visits the academy at least once per year to run training seminars and conduct belt promotions. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 5106 Wilkinson Blvd Gastonia, NC 28208, United States **Phone:** +19802518280 **Email:** shawn@mcginnisacademyofmartialarts.com **Website:** https://www.mcginnisacademyofmartialarts.com **Social Media:** - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcginnisacademy/ ## Programs ### Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Monday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Wednesday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ### Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Monday: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM - Wednesday: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM ### No-Gi BJJ **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Monday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ### Gi BJJ & Open Training **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ### Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** kids **Classes:** - Monday: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM, 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM - Wednesday: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM, 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM - Saturday: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM ### MMA **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM --- **Last Updated:** September 26, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/north-carolina/gastonia/carlson-gracie-gastonia)