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Epoch BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Wilmington, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Website & schedule epochbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“Even with no experience, feeling self conscious and anxious, they make you feel comfortable and right at home from the minute you walk in the door.”
“The kids classes are a great miix of training and fun so the kids learn then get "rewarded" with some games at the end.”
“They cater to everyone, so whether you're looking for self defense skills, a good workout, or want to compete in jiu jitsu tournaments, they'll take care of you.”
“They cater to everyone, so whether you're looking for self defense skills, a good workout, or want to compete in jiu jitsu tournaments, they'll take care of you.”
Other martial arts here
“The instructors all have VERY different personalities and approaches, so you get a really nice variety of training styles which is good when learning jiu jitsu.”
“Evenly incorporates guard, top game, defense, judo, and wrestling.”
“Evenly incorporates guard, top game, defense, judo, and wrestling.”
What members say
“Great training, awesome training partners and the best instructors!”
“Even with no experience, feeling self conscious and anxious, they make you feel comfortable and right at home from the minute you walk in the door.”
“Coaches Maddie and Tyler (aka Tarzan) have a perfect balance of discipline and humor to keep the kids working hard but not intimidating them.”
“The instruction covers a wide variety of techniques and perspectives, giving you not just skills ,but survival tactics that work in real situations.”
“They cater to everyone, so whether you're looking for self defense skills, a good workout, or want to compete in jiu jitsu tournaments, they'll take care of you.”
“Coaches Maddie and Tyler (aka Tarzan) have a perfect balance of discipline and humor to keep the kids working hard but not intimidating them.”
From the reviews
I was in town on vacation and dropped in to visit. From the phone call to make sure it was ok to train, to the morning class everyone was so chill and welcoming. If you are seeking a place to train this would be it. Hoping to get back again and visit soon
Both my 7 year old son and I train at Epoch JJ and it is awesome! The kids classes are a great miix of training and fun so the kids learn then get "rewarded" with some games at the end.
I started my BJJ journey here. Starting here was one of the top 10 decisions I have made in my life. The only negative I have, is now I will NEVER find a gym like this again. It sets such a high standard for fun, as well as the people in the gym.
Epoch BJJ is an incredible place to train. The instruction covers a wide variety of techniques and perspectives, giving you not just skills ,but survival tactics that work in real situations.
New to muay thai? Start at Epoch BJJ
Epoch BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Epoch BJJ
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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