Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC
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Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a family-oriented Brazilian jiu jitsu school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, founded by Ruben Rivas, a retired Air Force veteran. The academy teaches both gi and no-gi classes and welcomes total beginners as well as experienced grapplers. Programs run from preschoolers through adults, with a pre-teen track, a homeschool program, a women's-only class and kickboxing/MMA sessions. Kids' classes blend technical instruction with games and movement drills, and groups are split by age and skill. Memberships carry no contracts, and visitors can drop in by arrangement. The school sits in a barn-style former bicycle shop building, runs a members-only app for scheduling, and hosts in-house events for its community. Google reviews are consistently strong.
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
- Affiliation
- USBJJF
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Teen classes
- Women-only classes
- Beginners' course
Your first visit
- Trial
- Free first class
- Beginners
- No experience needed · From age 3
- Visiting from another gym
- Mat fee US$10.00 · Sign a waiver
Timetable this week
Monday
KidsAman Rivas
Women onlyAman Rivas
ages 13+Melia Baxter
BeginnersKidsages 6–12
Kidsages 6–12Ruben Rivas
ages 13+Ruben Rivas
Tuesday
ages 13+Ruben Rivas
ages 13+Wes Denham
Kidsages 3–5
Kidsages 6–12Joseph Gonzalez
ages 13+Jason Keim
Markevian Williams
Wednesday
ages 13+Melia Baxter
BeginnersKidsages 6–12
Kidsages 6–12Ruben Rivas
ages 13+Ruben Rivas
Thursday
ages 13+Samuel Drew
Jiu JitsuKidsAman Rivas
ages 13+Wes Denham
Kidsages 3–5
Kidsages 6–12Joseph Gonzalez
ages 13+Jason Keim
Markevian Williams
Friday
ages 13+Ruben Rivas
BeginnersDavid Ferreira
Prices
MonthlyKidsages 6–12MembershipNo contract
US$100.00MonthlyAdultsMembershipNo contract
US$140.00MonthlyKidsages 3–5MembershipNo contract
US$80.00Per class1 class
US$10.00From the gym's website, checked 5 October 2026.
Coaches
- Ruben Rivas
Head coachJiu Jitsu
- Aman Rivas
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Melia Baxter
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Wes Denham
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Samuel Drew
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Joseph Gonzalez
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Jason Keim
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Markevian Williams
CoachKickboxingMMA
- David Ferreira
CoachKickboxing
Contact
- Website
- https://bonsaijjnc.com
Questions about Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC
Where is Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC?
Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC is at 2211 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27530, USA.
Which sports does Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC teach?
Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing and MMA.
Can I try Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC before joining?
Yes. Your first class at Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC is free.
When are the beginner classes at Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC?
Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC runs classes open to beginners on Monday 10:00, Monday 11:00 and Monday 12:00.
How much does Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC cost?
Prices at Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC: Mighty Might Jiu Jitsu: US$100.00 a month, Unlimited Classes: US$140.00 a month, Mini Mights Jiu Jitsu: US$80.00 a month and Drop-In: US$10.00 a class.
Can I train at Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC when visiting from another gym?
Yes. Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy - NC welcomes visitors from other gyms; the mat fee is US$10.00.
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