Sandhills Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Top instructors in the area

Sandhills Jiu-Jitsu (located at the Martial Arts Academy of Southern Pines) is the premiere location in the Sandhills for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts training.  We have the most accomplished and highest-ranked instructors as well as the largest training facility available in the area.

The winningest team

Sandhills Jiu-Jitsu is a Team-ROC affiliate (under UFC Hall-of-Famer, Royce Gracie).  Team-ROC is, by far, the most dominant team in the Carolinas for BJJ and MMA boasting fighters who have fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, IFL, Bodog, EliteXC, King of the Cage, CFP, and more.  We also hold championships at the Mundials (Worlds), Pan-Ams, Budweiser World Cups, NY Opens, Grapplemanias and more.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the style that forever redefined Martial Arts and proved what worked and what didn’t in real fighting situations. At Sandhills Jiu-Jitsu, we offer a fun, friendly, “no ego” environment where you can learn and improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a
seasoned veteran.

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Latest News

  • Royce Gracie Seminar Saturday - November 1, 2011
  • Leglock Seminar with Andrew Smith - April 29, 2011
  • NAGA Charlotte - April 27, 2011
  • New website - March 15, 2011

    • Sandhills Jiu Jitsu instructor Roy Marsh
    wins the World Championships



    MMA Instructor Larry Hughes (right), fighting in the cage


    Sandhills student takes first place
    Sandhills Jiu-Jitsu (located at the Martial Arts Academy of
    Southern Pines    ) is the premiere location in the Sandhills for Brazilian
    Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts training.  We have the most
    accomplished and highest-ranked instructors as well as the largest training
    facility available in the area.
    Sandhills Jiu-Jitsu is a Team-ROC affiliate (under UFC
    Hall-of-Famer, Royce Gracie    ). Team-ROC is, by far, the most dominant
    team in the Carolinas for BJJ and MMA boasting fighters who have
    fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, IFL, Bodog, EliteXC, King of the Cage,
    CFP, and more.  We also hold championships at the Mundials (Worlds),
    Pan-Ams, Budweiser World Cups, NY Opens, Grapplemanias and more.
    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the style that forever redefined Martial Arts
    and proved what worked and what didn’t in real fighting situations. At
    Sandhills Jiu-Jitsu, we offer a fun, friendly, “no ego” environment where
    you can learn and improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a
    seasoned veteran.