# Journey Martial Arts Academy > Youngsville, United States ## Overview **Name:** Journey Martial Arts Academy **Description:** Youth programs range from Mini Mes for ages 2–3 and Little Samurais for ages 4–6 to kids karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Teen and adult BJJ includes gi, no-gi and takedown classes, with morning, midday and evening sessions. Mario Ayala leads BJJ instruction, while co-owner Brent Rowe leads youth instruction and also teaches BJJ and karate. Michael Caban and Sam Tarnovsky teach additional BJJ sessions. The academy also offers birthday parties and summer camps. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 1130 U.S. Rte 1 Suite 320, Youngsville, NC 27596, United States Youngsville, NC 27596, United States **Phone:** +1 919-931-0643 **Email:** customerservice@youngsvillemartialarts.com **Website:** https://youngsvillemartialartsacademy.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://instagram.com/journey.martialarts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymartialartsacademy - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBWhFb9T3ZHiUZ5s_ZTQO0Q ## Programs ### Teen/Adult BJJ Gi **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Classes:** - Monday: 06:30 AM - 07:30 AM - Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Wednesday: 06:30 AM - 07:30 AM - Thursday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ### Teen/Adult No Gi BJJ **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Monday: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM - Wednesday: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ### Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** kids **Classes:** - Monday: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM - Tuesday: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM - Wednesday: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM - Thursday: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM - Saturday: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM ### Teen/Adult BJJ Takedown Class **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Friday: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** all **Classes:** - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM --- **Last Updated:** October 28, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/north-carolina/youngsville/journey-martial-arts-academy)