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Best BJJ Gyms in Wilmington, NC (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Wilmington has 10 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 530 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

    215reviews

    With 215 student reviews — the most of any gym in Wilmington— it tops this year's list. Located at 5424 Oleander Dr #6. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. The Jiu Jitsu Institute

    101reviews

    101 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5208 Carolina Beach Rd #102. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Paragon of Jiu Jitsu

    46reviews

    46 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5226 College Rd unit 9-b. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. SaltyDog Jiu Jitsu

    36reviews

    36 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6500 Windmill Way. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. 3rd Street BJJ and Fitness

    31reviews

    31 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3509 Wrightsville Ave. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Wilmington

    30reviews

    30 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1616 Shipyard Blvd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Epoch BJJ

    26reviews

    26 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4107 Oleander Dr STE I. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Ravensguard BJJ Academy

    25reviews

    25 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2010 N Kerr Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Wilmington

    19reviews

    19 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6213 Market St. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. VLNT Jiu Jitsu

    1reviews

    1 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5651 Carolina Beach Rd. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 10 gyms in Wilmington or read what to expect in your first class.