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Tinsley Family Martial Arts

Tinsley Family Martial Arts

Elizabeth City, United States

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Tinsley Family Martial Arts is a family-run academy in North Carolina offering Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Judo to kids, teens and adults. Operating since 2011, the gym maintains two locations serving Elizabeth City and Hertford with separate training schedules. Known for accessible instruction across all skill levels, the academy emphasizes community values alongside martial arts training. A notable initiative is the Back the Blue program, which sponsors local law enforcement officers and first responders for free training up to blue belt rank.

Address
306 W Grice St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · Kickboxing · Judo · Wrestling
Map showing Tinsley Family Martial Arts

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF
Founded
2011

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Open mat
  • Military & first responders

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class
Beginners
No experience needed · From age 7

Timetable this week

Monday

06:00Morning Jiu-Jitsu

Coach Patrick Joyce

15:30Kids Muay Thai/Kickboxing (-9)

up to age 8

16:15Kids Muay Thai/Kickboxing (10-14/15)

ages 10–15

17:15Kids Jiu-Jitsu

ages 7+

18:00Teen/Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals 1

Beginners

19:15Teen/Adult Muay Thai

Tuesday

06:00Morning Jiu-Jitsu

Coach Patrick Joyce

16:15Kids Muay Thai/Kickboxing (7+)

ages 7+

17:15Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Gi)

ages 7+

18:00Teen/Adult No-Gi Fundamentals 1

BeginnersJiu Jitsu

19:00Teen/Adult Advanced Gi

Jiu Jitsu

Wednesday

06:00Morning Jiu-Jitsu
15:30Kids Muay Thai/Kickboxing (-9)

up to age 8

16:15Kids Muay Thai/Kickboxing (10-14/15)

ages 10–15

17:15Kids Jiu-Jitsu

ages 7+

18:00Teen/Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals 2

Beginners

19:15Teen/Adult Muay Thai

Thursday

06:00Morning Jiu-Jitsu
17:15Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Gi)

ages 7+Coach Kyle

18:00Teen/Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals 2

BeginnersCoach Kyle

Friday

06:00Morning Jiu-Jitsu

Prof. Joe

Saturday

08:45Women's Jiu-Jitsu

Women onlyCoach Katie

10:00Open Mat

Sunday

07:00Morning Jiu-Jitsu

Prof. Joe

Opening hours

Monday
15:30-19:30
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
15:30-19:30
Thursday
Closed
Friday
16:30-19:00
Saturday
10:00-12:00
Sunday
Closed

Coaches

  • Prof. Donnie Tinsley

    Head coachJiu JitsuMuay Thai

  • Prof. Joe Fenimor

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Kyle Yocum

    CoachJiu JitsuMuay Thai

  • Katie Osborne

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Michael Austin

    CoachMuay Thai

  • Jordan Rivera

    CoachMuay Thai

  • Patrick Joyce

    CoachJiu Jitsu

Contact

Questions about Tinsley Family Martial Arts

Where is Tinsley Family Martial Arts?

Tinsley Family Martial Arts is at 306 W Grice St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, USA.

Which sports does Tinsley Family Martial Arts teach?

Tinsley Family Martial Arts is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Judo and Wrestling.

Can I try Tinsley Family Martial Arts before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Tinsley Family Martial Arts is free.

When are the beginner classes at Tinsley Family Martial Arts?

Tinsley Family Martial Arts runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:00, Monday 15:30 and Monday 16:15.

When is Tinsley Family Martial Arts open?

Tinsley Family Martial Arts is open Monday 15:30-19:30; Wednesday 15:30-19:30; Friday 16:30-19:00; Saturday 10:00-12:00.

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