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North Carolina
2026Top Youth BJJ Academies
60 academies · 1,146 fighters · 2,843 medals
Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in North Carolina by competition results. North Carolina has become a hub for Southeast youth BJJ, with competitive academies in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Fayetteville building strong fighter pipelines. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across Charlotte, Hickory, Raleigh, Greenville.
Top Academies
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 51% | 72% | 9 | 85 | |||
| 164 | 50% | 51% | 52 | 74 | |||
| 189 | 57% | 42% | 40 | 78 | |||
| 197 | 45% | 43% | 54 | 71 | |||
| 238 | 47% | 55% | 39 | 67 | |||
| 250 | 48% | 72% | 28 | 60 | |||
| 273 | 30% | 41% | 43 | 52 | |||
| 293 | 59% | 54% | 17 | 55 | |||
| 315 | 33% | 42% | 52 | 45 | |||
| 368 | 62% | 70% | 18 | 53 | |||
| 397 | 50% | 70% | 9 | 41 | |||
| 562 | 39% | 43% | 23 | 35 | |||
| 647 | 40% | 55% | 17 | 37 | |||
| 662 | 54% | 66% | 14 | 33 | |||
| 664 | 38% | 33% | 33 | 28 | |||
| 749 | 24% | 43% | 23 | 15 | |||
| 779 | 48% | 37% | 15 | 38 | |||
| 830 | 27% | 70% | 14 | 21 | |||
| 954 | 39% | 50% | 21 | 20 | |||
| 979 | 39% | 44% | 15 | 18 | |||
| 1015 | 54% | 44% | 17 | 23 | |||
| 1089 | 32% | 25% | 23 | 16 | |||
| 1098 | 57% | 30% | 10 | 21 | |||
| 1149 | 56% | 50% | 14 | 24 | |||
| 1205 | 45% | 55% | 19 | 22 | |||
| 1243 | 63% | 71% | 9 | 20 | |||
| 1304 | 27% | 29% | 18 | 16 | |||
| 1601 | 33% | 41% | 13 | 8 | |||
| 1769 | 38% | 19% | 5 | 7 | |||
| 1870 | 29% | 54% | 13 | 7 | |||
| 1946 | 29% | 67% | 5 | 15 | |||
| 2065 | 28% | 20% | 7 | 11 | |||
| 2109 | 22% | 50% | 7 | 5 | |||
| 2128 | 35% | 55% | 7 | 8 | |||
| 2159 | 44% | 42% | 6 | 11 | |||
| 2166 | NC | 50% | 100% | 2 | 6 | ||
| 2409 | 57% | 85% | 4 | 13 | |||
| 2549 | 20% | 44% | 5 | 6 | |||
| 2655 | 17% | 0% | 2 | 1 | |||
| 2746 | 10% | 33% | 6 | 1 | |||
| 3244 | 33% | 21% | 8 | 5 | |||
| 3497 | 67% | 83% | 2 | 2 | |||
| 3524 | 0% | 56% | 7 | ||||
| 3546 | 29% | 0% | 6 | 2 | |||
| 3585 | 63% | 50% | 7 | 5 | |||
| 3850 | 14% | 33% | 2 | 7 | |||
| 3928 | 70% | 45% | 3 | 8 | |||
| 3963 | 0% | 100% | 1 | 7 | |||
| 4000 | 20% | 38% | 5 | 2 | |||
| 4150 | 40% | 60% | 2 | 2 |
Academies by City in North Carolina
Charlotte (25 academies), Hickory (6 academies), Raleigh (5 academies), Greenville (3 academies), Bermuda Run (2 academies), Cincinnati (2 academies), Virginia Beach (2 academies), Indian Trail (2 academies), Louisville (1 academy), Pensacola (1 academy)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on competition results, Functions Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu leads North Carolina with an Academy Power Score of 3639 and 26 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 60 academies in North Carolina by medals earned, win rates, and overall competitive performance — not opinions or reviews.
Academy rankings on Jits.gg are based on competition data from IBJJF, JJWL, AGF, and other major organizations. The Academy Power Score factors in total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and performance consistency across multiple belt levels. Rankings update after every tournament.
Charlotte leads North Carolina with 25 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: Charlotte (25), Hickory (6), Raleigh (5), Greenville (3), Bermuda Run (2).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare North Carolina academies by medals earned, win rates, and fighter development across belt levels. A strong competition record indicates quality coaching, safe training, and effective progression. Visit a few gyms, watch a kids class, and ask about their competition philosophy.
Jits.gg tracks 60 competitive BJJ academies in North Carolina with 1,146 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 1,224 gold medals in tracked tournaments.
Key factors for choosing a youth BJJ school: competition track record (viewable on Jits.gg), age-appropriate instruction, emphasis on safety and technique, clear belt progression criteria, and a positive team culture. Academies that consistently produce competitive fighters at multiple belt levels tend to have strong coaching programs.
The Academy Power Score is Jits.gg's composite metric for ranking BJJ academies. It combines total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and consistency across belt levels into a single score. Higher scores indicate stronger overall competitive programs. The score updates after every tracked tournament.
Functions Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu currently leads North Carolina in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 3639 and 26 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full North Carolina rankings above to compare all 60 tracked academies.