BC Kickboxing & BJJ

"I enrolled my 2 boys into the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program under Professor Ben Corpuz in 2020 when they were ages 8 and 6. I enrolled my daughter when she was 5 years old. I sat on the benches for 3 years watching my kids learn life skills, 3 days a week. I observed the culture inside the academy and at age 42 decided to step onto the mat myself. Still I was nervous to try a full contact sport as a woman. Because I had been observing for years I already knew that I was in a safe, positive, judgement free academy. It’s the people that make the academy an amazing place. It’s the 4 highly knowledgeable and accomplished Black Belt Professors, excellent coaches, all the dedicated parents and the adult BJJ students that make “our academy” the best academy. I also attend the Kickboxing fitness class with amazing people, which is taught enthusiastically and is super fun to take! BJJ is a life skill. It builds confidence and discipline and provides intellectual stimulation. It’s like human chess and creates a connection with your rolling partners. In life most things will take work to be successful. Getting better at something is addictive and you can learn and improve through BJJ until you’re old and gray. It’s forced mindfulness. It’s meditating without having to sit and meditate. It forces you to be present. I have zero family in North Carolina but Professor Ben’s academy has provided me with people who I consider my family. I’m almost 1 year into my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey and at about 3 months in I could see that I was part of something special. BJJ is the absolute best investment I’ve ever made in myself and for my kids. BC Kickboxing & BJJ is my academy for life. I hope to see you at a free trial class!"

"I've been training with Professor Ben and the team at BC Kickboxing & BJJ for about 2.5 years now, and I don't even know if I can capture in words what the training and the team have meant not only to me, but to my whole family (my wife and two sons train here as well). The atmosphere and culture of the gym is really second-to-none. From day one I was welcomed with open arms as a member of the team, and not since I was in the military have I felt so proud to be "part" of something. The training is intense but always safe and fun. Professor Ben and the other instructors give a level of personal attention to your development that I'm just not sure you can find many places, and you see it in the students' growth, both on and off the mats. There's a place here for everyone, whether your goals are centered on self-defense, competition, getting in shape, or just having a great time learning a complex and highly effective and rewarding art with an amazing group of people. Both the kids and adults programs are out of this world, and Professor Ben is truly a gifted instructor and coach for students at all levels. What really impresses me about BC Kickboxing & BJJ is the way they manage to create both a super positive and fun team culture that makes training a pleasure, while also making sure that the level of training itself is high. Since beginning my BJJ journey with Professor Ben, I have trained at places all over the U.S. and even at a number of schools in Brazil, and the skills I have learned at BC have allowed me to hold my own - and more - wherever I have trained, and on the competition mats as well. If you're interested in BJJ, there's no better place around than BC Kickboxing & BJJ. Come in and join us!"

"Been with BC Kickboxing and Bjj for a year now and it has tremendously changed my life and my family’s life. We now have a new fitness lifestyle and a community of people we call family. This gym is more than a place to train and work on your personal fitness development, this gym is family oriented and the camaraderie is unmatched anywhere else!"

"Hi there, I started BJJ 18 months ago at BC KB&BJJ, a BJJ school my husband and oldest son (7) were already practicing at for a year. At that time I was the only adult female at the school, with 2 other (teenage) girls doing classes with me. On my very first day I felt I found more than rolling partners. I found my family. Everyone is so respectful, kind, supportive, and encouraging. Led by Professor Ben Corpuz, our team has a constellation of 4 Black Belt very accomplished professors and many amazing coaches! Since then, other BJJ mom’s joined me as fighters. Brave and determined ladies I have the honor of calling sisters. My youngest son (5) won his 2nd gi tournament today, and I couldn’t be prouder of or happier for him. If you are looking for a home out of home where you will find no judgment, no unwanted pressure, or even a safe space, come join us! You can thank me later:) See you on the mat, Paula Haines (43)"