The Jiu-Jitsu Institute
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The Jiu-Jitsu Institute is a family-focused BJJ academy in Wilmington, NC (Monkey Junction area), founded in May 2018 by head instructor Gil Alcocer. Alcocer trained under the Mendes Brothers lineage and earned his black belt from Gui Mendes. The academy emphasizes a clean, welcoming environment with dedicated adult and kids programs in both gi and no-gi disciplines. Kids classes are split by age group with specialized instructors, and the gym prioritizes community, anti-bullying values, and structured training for all levels.
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
- Affiliation
- USBJJF
- Founded
- 2018
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Beginners' course
- Open mat
Your first visit
- Trial
- Intro offer · US$49.99
- Beginners
- No experience needed · From age 5
Timetable this week
Monday
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
Tuesday
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
Wednesday
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
Thursday
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
Friday
All levels
Saturday
All levels
Sunday
All levels
Opening hours
- Monday
- 08:00-09:15, 17:00-20:30
- Tuesday
- 17:00-20:30
- Wednesday
- 08:00-09:15, 17:00-20:30
- Thursday
- 17:00-20:30
- Friday
- 08:00-09:15
- Saturday
- 10:00-11:30
- Sunday
- 12:00-13:30
Prices
Everyone
US$49.99From the gym's website, checked 27 September 2026.
Coaches
- Gil Alcocer
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Jake
Assistant coachJiu Jitsu
- Abby
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Amber
CoachJiu Jitsu
- Jim
Assistant coachJiu Jitsu
- Naomi
Assistant coachJiu Jitsu
- Chris
Assistant coachJiu Jitsu
Contact
- gil@thejji.com
- Website
- https://thejji.com
- @thejiujitsuinstitute
Questions about The Jiu-Jitsu Institute
Where is The Jiu-Jitsu Institute?
The Jiu-Jitsu Institute is at 5208 Carolina Beach Rd #102, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA.
Which sports does The Jiu-Jitsu Institute teach?
The Jiu-Jitsu Institute is listed for Jiu Jitsu.
Can I try The Jiu-Jitsu Institute before joining?
Yes. The Jiu-Jitsu Institute has an intro offer for US$49.99.
When are the beginner classes at The Jiu-Jitsu Institute?
The Jiu-Jitsu Institute runs classes open to beginners on Monday 08:00, Monday 17:15 and Monday 17:30.
When is The Jiu-Jitsu Institute open?
The Jiu-Jitsu Institute is open Monday 08:00-09:15 and 17:00-20:30; Tuesday 17:00-20:30; Wednesday 08:00-09:15 and 17:00-20:30; Thursday 17:00-20:30; Friday 08:00-09:15; Saturday 10:00-11:30; Sunday 12:00-13:30.
How much does The Jiu-Jitsu Institute cost?
Prices at The Jiu-Jitsu Institute: Trial: 2 weeks unlimited + uniform: US$49.99.
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