Fundamentals first
Every technique is broken down and drilled before it is used, so you understand why it works.
Every technique is broken down and drilled before it is used, so you understand why it works.
Train in the traditional gi, or in a rash guard and shorts. Most students do both.
Learn to control a bigger, stronger person and get back to your feet safely.
A full body workout you can keep doing for decades. Plenty of our members started in their 40s and later.
Classic jiu jitsu in the gi, using grips on the collar and sleeves. The base of everything we teach.
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Jiu jitsu in a rash guard and shorts. Faster paced, with more wrestling and leg work.
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A class just for white belts, so newer students can learn and train with people at their level.
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Wake Forest only
Jiu jitsu with open hand strikes added, so you learn to control and finish a partner who can hit back. Friday nights at Wake Forest.
See class times →I have never done bjj. Thus, I decided to give it shot with Embrace. … The professor sincerely cares about each student … If you are looking for a place to train and learn with respect and humility, this is for you.
Completed my first full week of BJJ and already feel as part of the group. … The group is very diverse in age, weight, height, ability, gender, and many other areas. Should have joined sooner because my areas of apprehension were not founded.
Excellent place to start learning Jiu-Jitsu. Great camaraderie, great instructors, family friendly. BJJ is my favorite hobby, it's a lot of fun and you meet new people and stay healthy at the same time.
CompetitionSeptember 5, 2026 · Raleigh
12 medals for our adult and masters competitors, with gold for Aidan Weber, Preston Cifers, Jameson Smith, Molly Roach, Tariq Hamed and Andrew Reuther.
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CompetitionOctober 10, 2026 · Charlotte
Gold for Ismael Tamba at master brown belt and silver for Braeden Cifers at adult purple belt.
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PhotosOctober 17, 2026 · Durham
Our athletes took on Schell Shock BJJ on a superfight card in Durham.
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Then you're in the right place. You don't need any experience to start. Beginners and people who have trained for years take the same classes, and our coaches make sure both get what they need.
Gym clothes are perfect. Bring a jiu jitsu gi if you have one; for No Gi, a rash guard and shorts work best. Nobody gets turned away for not having gear.
Yes. Godfather Jiu Jitsu on Tuesdays and Thursdays is a lot slower, so it's a good place to test an injury before a more intense class. Let your coach know about it before class.
No. Competing is completely optional and nobody gets pushed into it. Learning comes first here. If you want to compete, talk to a coach and they will help you get ready.
Still wondering about something? Call us at (919) 777-3649.
Head instructor · Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
BJJ black belt
Muay Thai · Kids and adult Jiu Jitsu · Private lessons
BJJ black belt, 1st degree
Jiu Jitsu and striking · Kids and adults · Women's program
BJJ black belt
Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai · Kids and adults
BJJ brown belt
Jiu Jitsu · Women's program
BJJ black belt
Jiu Jitsu · Gi, No Gi and Fundamentals
BJJ black belt
No Gi Jiu Jitsu · Kids Jiu Jitsu · Private lessons
BJJ brown belt