No long-term contracts. No credit card required. No commitment. Just show up, experience world-class instruction, and see why Cornelius families trust Professor Wander Braga to train their children.
"Our 5 yr old son started here a little over a year ago and it's been the best thing for him! Professor Wander is incredible with kids (all the coaches are as well) and the kids all love it!! The classes build confidence and the community of people who train here or have kids that train here are wonderful - couldn't recommend more and you won't find better instructors!!"
"Great place to learn for adults and kids alike! Highly recommend for those with no BJJ experience, or with years on the mats. The coaches and fellow students are extremely welcoming and everyone's ego is checked at the door. Everyone is there to learn and be safe doing so. Regardless of your background of physical abilities, it's worth giving it a try!"
"Wander has built a fantastic academy for adults and kids. Great energy and the coaches know what they are doing. Highly recommend"
"We started a few months ago with our 8 year old girl and she is loving it! The staff and teachers are amazing. They really work with the kids and also have a lot of fun. Everyone is treated like family. We Highly recommend wander Braga!"
"This place does a great job with kids. We currently have our 4 year old enrolled and its going well. The community of people is great as also. I recommend."
"I have had the privilege to train with and learn from Wander. He is amazing at breaking things down, and teaching it at whatever level you are at. I am most impressed by how patient and accommodating he is with my 3 young daughters. They are 7, 9 and 12 and have very different skill and understanding levels, and he effortlessly instructed them with enthusiasm. 110% recommend training with him and having your kids train with him."
"If you are thinking about starting your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, Wander Braga BJJ is the place to go!!!! They are incredibly welcoming and very family-oriented. From beginner to advanced, kids or adults, there is a class for you. Wander Braga is a world-class teacher and will help you walk through your Jiu-Jitsu journey! I highly recommend it!"
"I highly recommend Wander Braga! They are very attentive to the kids as well, working with those who may need extra support in learning daily skills to perform well."
"Our 8 year old has been going to Wander Braga twice a week since the beginning of 2025. Wander and all the instructors have been incredible. The community they have built there is so wonderful and welcoming."
"Our 5 yr old son started here a little over a year ago and it's been the best thing for him! Professor Wander is incredible with kids (all the coaches are as well) and the kids all love it!! The classes build confidence and the community of people who train here or have kids that train here are wonderful - couldn't recommend more and you won't find better instructors!!"
"Great place to learn for adults and kids alike! Highly recommend for those with no BJJ experience, or with years on the mats. The coaches and fellow students are extremely welcoming and everyone's ego is checked at the door. Everyone is there to learn and be safe doing so. Regardless of your background of physical abilities, it's worth giving it a try!"
"Wander has built a fantastic academy for adults and kids. Great energy and the coaches know what they are doing. Highly recommend"
"We started a few months ago with our 8 year old girl and she is loving it! The staff and teachers are amazing. They really work with the kids and also have a lot of fun. Everyone is treated like family. We Highly recommend wander Braga!"
"This place does a great job with kids. We currently have our 4 year old enrolled and its going well. The community of people is great as also. I recommend."
"I have had the privilege to train with and learn from Wander. He is amazing at breaking things down, and teaching it at whatever level you are at. I am most impressed by how patient and accommodating he is with my 3 young daughters. They are 7, 9 and 12 and have very different skill and understanding levels, and he effortlessly instructed them with enthusiasm. 110% recommend training with him and having your kids train with him."
"If you are thinking about starting your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, Wander Braga BJJ is the place to go!!!! They are incredibly welcoming and very family-oriented. From beginner to advanced, kids or adults, there is a class for you. Wander Braga is a world-class teacher and will help you walk through your Jiu-Jitsu journey! I highly recommend it!"
"I highly recommend Wander Braga! They are very attentive to the kids as well, working with those who may need extra support in learning daily skills to perform well."
"Our 8 year old has been going to Wander Braga twice a week since the beginning of 2025. Wander and all the instructors have been incredible. The community they have built there is so wonderful and welcoming."
Over 60% of our students started with zero experience. Our small class sizes (8-12 students per instructor) and beginner-friendly approach ensure you'll receive personalized attention from day one.
Join 250+ active students training with the #1 Jiu-Jitsu academy in North & South Carolina. Experience world-class instruction from a professor with 40+ years of experience in a family-friendly environment.
Professor Wander Braga has been living Jiu-Jitsu for over four decades — as a competitor, coach, and former professional MMA fighter.
Our academies feel like family. Parents, kids, and adults train side by side in a positive, respectful, and motivating culture.
From 3-year-olds in Little Braga to complete adult beginners, our classes are structured for every stage of the journey.
Kids and adults learn practical, effective self-defense while developing the confidence to handle themselves calmly in any situation. Real skills, real results.
Structured training builds habits that show up off the mat too — better focus in school, more discipline at work, and greater respect for yourself and others.
Train directly under Professor Wander Braga, a 6th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a professional MMA background and a deep understanding of traditional technique.
Parents and kids can train together across our programs. Family schedules, family discounts, and a community that supports every member of the household.
With deep roots in traditional Jiu-Jitsu and a modern teaching approach, Professor Wander Braga has helped students of all ages and levels develop real skills, real confidence, and lasting discipline — on and off the mat.
Traditional Foundation: Rooted in classic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with an emphasis on posture, base, and technique that works for every body type.
Modern Approach: Concepts, drilling systems, and progressions built for how people actually learn today — clear, structured, and effective.
Real-World Skills: A background in professional MMA means the Jiu-Jitsu you learn holds up beyond the sport gym — for confidence, self-defense, and life.
From your child's very first class to adult beginners and dedicated competitors, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and take you further — technically, physically, and mentally.
Train with intensity, build confidence, and take your conditioning to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced striker, our Muay Thai classes at Cornelius are designed to sharpen technique, fitness, and discipline in a high-energy environment.
Book your free trial class today and experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Wander Braga at any of our three academies.
