BJJ in Kannapolis

Kannapolis, in the northern Charlotte metro suburbs of Cabarrus County, hosts three listings that span from a multi-black-belt independent to two multi-discipline outposts. **Honest Grappling Co.** at 1772 Dale Earnhardt Blvd is the standout, stacking three black belts on staff — head coach Mike Powell plus Mitch Alley and Ramsey Nimer, with brown belt Anthony Collins also on the roster. The academy publishes a transparent $140/mo unlimited adult tier (which doubles as the law-enforcement rate), $125 kids unlimited, and a $245 family plan, with the first week free, no contracts, and a Sunday 7:00–8:30 AM open mat. The programming explicitly leans on reality-based self-defense grounded in law enforcement and military applications, including an "Adopt-A-Cop" No-Gi Fundamentals class and a Homeschool Grappling track. **Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu** at 6001 Gateway Center Dr Suite 109 is the Concord/Kannapolis location of Braga Brothers USA, run alongside their Cornelius academy and a Hilton Head SC outpost — Wander Braga is the head black belt and the school carries an active competition team, women's program (appointment-only Friday), and a Saturday 11:00 AM open mat. **CK MMA and Fitness** rounds out the city as a multi-discipline gym (Athletic club, Kickboxing, Martial arts, Freestyle wrestling, Summer camp) with BJJ as one of several offerings.