ZR Team NC

Thank you for your interest in our school. Feel free to stop by anytime Monday through Thursday for a free no obligation intro class. We are located at 1113 N. Bragg Blvd Spring Lake. Also follow us on Facebook @rafaelbjjacademy We train in two disciplines Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Judo. Monday through Thursday. Adult classes starts at 7pm. Kids class at 5:10pm and Advance kids class at 6pm. Look Forward to meeting you soon!

Anxiety and panic is a standard issue with many sports, especially for the first-timers. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sport is not an exception. To ensure a high-quality Jiu-Jitsu competition, it is required of the competitors to remain physically and psychologically prepared as well as have their record of attendance.

Yes, at tournaments such as North American Grappling Association, NEWBREED Ultimate Challenge, US Grappling, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

Women are welcome to train and participate in our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes.

Parents must exercise caution not to demand too much from their children. Some parents pressurize their children to the extent of shouting at them during performances. Another main reason for joining Jiu-jitsu is to have fun, get in good shape and become confident. Parents should not believe that Jiujitsu is all about tournament and winning medals. A parent must understand that by enrolling a child in a Jiu-Jitsu program, it is an investment of money and into the future development of the child and this progress comes slowly with time.

Brazilian JiuJitsu is useful in the entire development of children. Jiu-Jitsu entails a lot of mental and physical dimensions and therefore must be practiced in a manner that boosts confidence. The right balance for kids begins with the actions of their parents.

We have students of all ages, starting from 3 years old, each with different goals in mind. Whether you are 3 or 65, our classes and programs are designed to provide results at any age.

At least twice a week. The more you train, the better you get. However, most people don't see any real results unless they practice three or more times a week.

Many people treat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as an after-school program, which is relatively unimportant compared to other sports. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is not an after-school program, day care or a temporary experience as most people assume. It is a personal investment that will benefit our students in life. Some of the benefits include achieving our life goals, building confidence, eradicating bullying, and building our character. To accomplish these things, it is necessary that we all recognize that it takes time, hard work and dedication.

It has been said quite often that self-defense is not the same as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Self-defense is a universally acknowledged art. Learning how to self-defend removes the fear of confrontations and gain courage through training in different scenarios. In contrast to the Brazilian jiu-jitsu, deals with ground fighting. The only difference in the two is the purpose as to why people undertake them; both coach their learners to fight and defend themselves.

BJJ is among the sports that have gained popularity due to its success in mixed martial competition. It teaches students to defend themselves against bigger adversaries. Grandmaster Carlos Gracie Sr. the founder of BJJ, modified Japanese jujutsu to create the art. It involves stand-up maneuvers and gaining superior positions so that one applies chokes, locks, holds and joint manipulation on the opponent.

We have a one-time registration fee of $100. If it is a case of family membership, the fee is split among the enrolling family members. The cost of the Kids program is $1,500. If an average parent or guardian decides to have a 12-month payment option, the cost will be equated to $125 per month. Other payment options such as family and military discounts are available.