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Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cornelius, 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 (ages 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wanderbragabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (704) 303-0896
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The environment is welcoming, disciplined, and motivating for all levels—from beginners to experienced competitors.”
“Professor Wander is incredible with kids (all the coaches are as well) and the kids all love it!”
“The kids have so much fun while also learning valuable skills, getting great exercise, and building confidence through safe self-defense techniques.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend them for both kids and adults interested in jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, or Muay Thai.”
“If you're looking to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Cornelius area, look no further than Wander Braga Jiu Jitsu!”
What members say
“On top of being one of the most skilled grapplers in the world, Braga BJJ is welcoming of all people and skill levels.”
“On top of being one of the most skilled grapplers in the world, Braga BJJ is welcoming of all people and skill levels.”
“The kids have so much fun while also learning valuable skills, getting great exercise, and building confidence through safe self-defense techniques.”
“The classes build confidence and the community of people who train here or have kids that train here are wonderful - couldn’t recommend more and you won’t find better instructors!”
From the reviews
If you're looking to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Cornelius area, look no further than Wander Braga Jiu Jitsu! On top of being one of the most skilled grapplers in the world, Braga BJJ is welcoming of all people and skill levels.
I joined the Wander Braga Team just under a year ago and can say this is one of the best decisions that I've ever made. I'm 40 years old, was nervous at first and needed a new competitive outlet that I can also include my family in. My 5 year old actually prefers his classes here to any other sport at the moment.
Wander Braga BJJ is an outstanding academy. Professor Wander Braga is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching real, high-level jiu-jitsu. The environment is welcoming, disciplined, and motivating for all levels—from beginners to experienced competitors.
My kids love going to Wander Braga for jiu-jitsu classes. The instructors are incredibly kind, attentive, and patient, and they do a great job adapting their teaching style to fit each child’s individual needs.
New to muay thai? Start at Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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 when you call. 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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