# CXBJJ Academy > Hubert, United States ## Overview **Name:** CXBJJ Academy **Description:** CXBJJ Academy Training Center HQ is a 7,900 sqft training facility and registered academy with the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), staffed by IBJJF certified black belt instructors. The academy is part of the CXBJJ International organization with affiliate schools across the United States, Peru, and Japan. Founded and led by Professor Enrique Watson, a third-degree black belt under Sensei Yoshihiro Fujita and 3rd-degree black belt in Pankration under Professor Jerry Roeder, CXBJJ offers comprehensive martial arts training including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi), Muay Thai, kickboxing, wrestling, functional fitness, yoga, sauna, cold plunge, and locker rooms. The facility features 24-hour gym access for members, allowing flexible training and recovery schedules. The academy's black belt instructor team includes Professor Eric Gonzalez (1st degree, Co-Owner), Professor Jimmy Gibson (3rd degree, head instructor at CXBJJ Combat Club Jacksonville), Professor Elijah Butler (black belt), Professor Jeff Cummings (black belt), Professor Zack Barnes (black belt), and Professor Chris Keiser (black belt). The academy provides programs for all ages starting from 5 years old, with Guardians (ages 5-7), Juniors (ages 8-15), and Adults (16+) programs. CXBJJ is certified by both the IBJJF and USBJJF, with a strong emphasis on competition training and community development. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 400 Hubert Blvd, Hubert, NC 28539 Hubert, PA 28539, United States **Phone:** 910-333-1155 **Email:** CXBJJHQ@GMAIL.COM **Website:** https://www.cxbjjnc.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cxbjj.nc/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CXBJJHQ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ox-z-iZ4Wu0Y_0FwylCFg ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 4:30 AM - 8:30 PM - Tuesday: 4:30 AM - 8:30 PM - Wednesday: 4:30 AM - 8:30 PM - Thursday: 4:30 AM - 8:30 PM - Friday: 4:30 AM - 8:30 PM - Saturday: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ## Facilities & Amenities Kickboxing ## Instructors ### Enrique Watson - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Over 30 years of martial arts experience. Third-degree black belt in BJJ under Sensei Yoshihiro Fujita and 3rd-degree black belt in Pankration under Professor Jerry Roeder. 14 years USMC service. Shooto Japan Champion, multiple JBJJF Championships, Bellator MMA veteran. ### Abby Shaffer - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** From Amarillo, Texas. Started yoga at 19, BJJ in 2020. Blue belt from Professor Austin Riggin at The Grind MMA Academy. 200hr Yoga Teaching Certification from Costa Rica (2022). Relocated to NC in 2023. ### Alex Garcia - Blue **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** From Southern California. Started Muay Thai in Temecula in 2009. Marine Corps veteran. 2022 World Kickboxing Association National Champion in both Kickboxing and Muay Thai. ### Brittany Bell - White **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** From North Carolina Coast. 13 years of softball including High School Team Captain and State Games participant. ### Chris Keiser - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Biography pending. ### Elijah Butler - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** From Angola, Indiana. Six years of wrestling background. Four years USMC in Iwakuni, Japan. Started BJJ under Professor Enrique Watson, progressed from novice to black belt. Competes professionally. ### Eric Gonzalez - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Wrestling background from early age. Training BJJ since 2009. 26 years as a Marine, dedicated to leadership development. Known for systematic teaching style with emphasis on leverage, positioning, and strategy. ### Jayde-Marie Lee **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Discovered weightlifting at age 12. Competitive CrossFit athlete. Overcame herniated disk to transition into powerlifting. Pursuing NASM certification. ### Jeff Cummings - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Originally from West Chester, PA. Started training in 2017 under Professor Kelly Grissom at KOA Martial Arts (Master Leo Dalla Big Brothers affiliate). Earned blue belt before moving to NC. Promoted to black belt in 2025. ### Jimmy Gibson - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Black belt under André 'Negão' Terencio and Hannette Staack (September 2014). Transformed from 300 lbs to 165 lbs through BJJ. Competed at 2007 Pan Ams. ### Justin Bolton - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** From Sacramento. Started wrestling at age 5. Competed in Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco Roman with multiple state tournament placements. 10 years US Army. Deputy Sheriff in Onslow County. Started BJJ at CXBJJ in 2022. ### Steve Smith - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** From Arkansas. Wrestling background. Former Navy, commissioned in Marine Corps from University of Kansas. Served as a pilot. ### Zack Barnes - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** From Cincinnati, Ohio. Eight years of wrestling experience. 20 years USMC service (retired). Trained with Sensei Yoshihiro Fujita and Sensei Shinji Morito during tour in Iwakuni, Japan. ### Andy Shelly - Brown **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** Retired Marine. Trains with his wife and three children. ### Nolan Anderson - Purple **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** Biography pending. ### Tara Kloetzke - Purple **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** Biography pending. ## Programs ### Guardians BJJ **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Basic movement and discipline in a fun setting for young children **Classes:** ### Juniors BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Build technique, confidence, and fitness for youth **Classes:** ### Adult BJJ (Gi) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the gi **Classes:** ### No-Gi Grappling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, rashguards and athletic shorts ### Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Traditional Thai kickboxing and striking arts **Classes:** ### Kids Kickboxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Fun and energetic kickboxing for children ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco Roman wrestling techniques ### Functional Fitness (CXFIT) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Full-body lifting, core strength, and functional movement training **Classes:** ### Yoga **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Morning yoga sessions for flexibility and recovery --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/pennsylvania/hubert/cxbjj-academy)