BJJ in Monroe

Monroe, the Union County seat southeast of Charlotte, hosts two BJJ academies on opposite ends of the curriculum spectrum. **Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness** at 4612 W Hwy 74 Suite E is led by Professor George Tala, a 5th-degree BJJ black belt and NCHSAA registered wrestling official, who runs Adult/Teen Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, No Gi, MMA/Boxing, an Impact Wrestling Club, and Personal Training as a "Father & Son's" instructor team — published pricing covers the wrestling tiers ($120–$140 monthly + $1,224–$1,836 annual sibling plans) while BJJ pricing requires inquiry. **Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monroe** at 726 Saddlebrook Dr is a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center teaching the official Gracie University curriculum (Gracie Bullyproof for kids, Gracie Combatives for adults, Master Cycle for advanced, plus Women Empowered) and continues the legacy of Grandmaster Helio Gracie — pricing is published cleanly at $115/mo Combatives, $120/mo Master Cycle, and $110/mo Bullyproof, all on 12-month contracts, with a 10-day free trial, family discounts (20%/30%/40% off second/third/fourth members), and $10 off active military / LEO.