Kannapolis, NC · Est. 2021
Honest
Grappling
Company
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults, kids, and competitors. Built on real experience. Driven by honest training.
- Adult BJJ
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- No-Gi
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- Kids Program
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- Competition Team
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- Self-Defense
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- Open Mat
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Programs
Train with purpose
Programs designed for every level, from first-timers to seasoned competitors.
Adult BJJ
Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction combining sport technique with reality-based self-defense grounded in law enforcement and military applications.
Learn more → 02Kids Program
Building confidence, discipline, and physical fitness in a positive, encouraging environment. Giving your kids skills that last a lifetime.
Learn more → 03Competition Team
Intensive training for athletes who want to test themselves. Leveraging extensive MMA and BJJ competition experience to push you beyond your goals.
Learn more → 04No-Gi
Rash guard and shorts grappling with faster scrambles. A game that carries straight over to wrestling, MMA, and self-defense.
Learn more → 05Self-Defense & LEO
Reality-based training for civilians and officers, including Adopt-A-Cop classes, led by coaches with police and Army combatives backgrounds.
Learn more → 06Open Mat
Friday night and Sunday morning. Extra rounds, extra drilling, and time to work on whatever you've been stuck on.
Learn more →Kannapolis, NC
More than a gym
Our goal at Honest Grappling is to provide an open, positive environment that caters to adults, kids, and competitors alike.
Utilizing extensive Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition experience in conjunction with reality-based self-defense, we are uniquely equipped to push you to and beyond your stated goals.
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The team
Learn from the best
New to Jiu-Jitsu?
Start here
Honest Grappling Company is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy on Dale Earnhardt Blvd in Kannapolis, NC. Whether you are looking for self-defense, competition prep, a kids program, or a great workout, these are the best places to begin.
Your first class
What to wear, what to bring, and exactly what happens when you step on the mat.
Read the guide → 02Simple pricing
Adult, Kids, and Family memberships with unlimited training. Your first week is free.
See pricing → 03Meet the coaches
Black belts with backgrounds in competition, MMA, Army combatives, and law enforcement.
View instructors →Do I need any experience to start?
No. Our programs are designed for every level, from first-timers to seasoned competitors. Everyone starts somewhere, and our coaches will meet you where you are.
Is my first week really free?
Yes. Your first week is free. We don't want anyone feeling pressured to sign up on their first day. Come out, meet the team, get a feel for the room, and if you decide to join, we will go from there.
How much does membership cost?
Adult memberships are $140 per month, Kids memberships are $125 per month, and the Family Plan is $245 per month for all programs. Every plan is ongoing and unlimited.
Do you offer training for law enforcement?
Yes. Our adult membership covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and LEO training, and our schedule includes Adopt-A-Cop fundamentals classes. Coach Ramsey Nimer is a Kannapolis Police patrol officer and Level 3 Army Combatives Instructor. Contact us for details.
Ready to get on the mats?
Your first week is free.
Whether you're looking for self-defense, competition prep, or a great workout, your journey starts here. No pressure. Come meet the team and get a feel for the room.