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Connection BJJ Academy

Apex, US

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Connection BJJ Academy is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Apex, North Carolina, teaching both gi and no-gi to adults, teens and children. Alongside its jiu-jitsu program it runs Muay Thai, kids judo and a cardio kickboxing class, with dedicated women's classes, sparring sessions and a blue belt and up competition class. The academy is led by black belts Gabriel Sousa and Professor Maria Rios, a 2026 Pan-American champion, and its students compete at events such as the Pan-Americans and Tap Cancer Out. It is IBJJF-registered through USBJJF, welcomes all levels and offers new students a free trial week.

Address
1231 Perry Rd Unit 102, Apex, NC 27502, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · Judo
Map showing Connection BJJ Academy

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Competition team

Your first visit

Trial
Free trial · 7 days
Beginners
From age 3

Timetable this week

Monday

06:00ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

12:00ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

16:30ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

17:30JUNIORS CLASS GI

Jiu JitsuKids

18:30ALL LEVELS NO-GI

Jiu Jitsu

18:30TEENS CLASS GI

Jiu Jitsu

19:30SPARRING NO-GI

Jiu Jitsu

19:45MUAY THAI

Tuesday

09:30COMPETITION CLASS (BLUE BELT+)

Jiu JitsuBlue belt and up

12:00ALL LEVELS NO-GI

Jiu Jitsu

16:45LITTLE LIONS GI

Jiu JitsuKids

17:30WOMEN'S CLASS NO-GI

Jiu JitsuWomen only

17:30JUNIORS CLASS NO-GI

Jiu JitsuKids

18:30ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

Wednesday

06:00ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

12:00ALL LEVELS NO-GI

Jiu Jitsu

16:30ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

17:30JUNIORS CLASS GI

Jiu JitsuKids

18:30TEENS CLASS GI

Jiu Jitsu

18:30ALL LEVELS NO-GI

Jiu Jitsu

19:30SPARRING NO-GI

Jiu Jitsu

19:45MUAY THAI

Thursday

09:30COMPETITION CLASS (BLUE BELT+)

Jiu JitsuBlue belt and up

16:45LITTLE LIONS GI

Jiu JitsuKids

17:30JUNIORS CLASS NO-GI

Jiu JitsuKids

17:30WOMEN'S CLASS GI

Jiu JitsuWomen only

18:30ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

Friday

12:00ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

17:30ALL LEVELS NO-GI

Jiu Jitsu

17:30JUNIORS STRIKING

Kids

18:30SPARRING NO-GI

Jiu Jitsu

18:30MUAY THAI SPARRING ONLY

Saturday

10:00JUDO KIDS
11:00ALL LEVELS GI

Jiu Jitsu

12:00SPARRING

Jiu Jitsu

Coaches

  • Gabriel Sousa

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Maria Rios

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

Contact

Email
contact@connectionbjjacademy.com
Website
https://connectionbjjacademy.com/
Instagram
@connectionbjjacademy
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/p/Connection-BJJ-Academy-100076285063083/

Questions about Connection BJJ Academy

Where is Connection BJJ Academy?

Connection BJJ Academy is at 1231 Perry Rd Unit 102, Apex, NC 27502, USA.

Which sports does Connection BJJ Academy teach?

Connection BJJ Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Judo.

Can I try Connection BJJ Academy before joining?

Yes. Connection BJJ Academy lets you train free for 7 days.

When are the beginner classes at Connection BJJ Academy?

Connection BJJ Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:00, Monday 12:00 and Monday 16:30.

Gyms near Connection BJJ Academy

  1. Open Guard BJJUnmanaged listing
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  2. ZR Team RaleighUnmanaged listing
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  3. Schell Shock BJJUnmanaged listing
    16 km away · 6109 NC-55 #133, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
    Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · MMA

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