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  • 22 Feb 2024

    Jiu Jitsu Conserve: A Stress-Relieving Journey Towards Better Mental Health

    In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an all too common companion in our daily lives. From work pressures to personal challenges, the weight of stress can take a toll on our mental health. However, amidst the chaos, there exists an modern martial art form that not only teaches self-defense but also serves as a powerful tool for stress relief and mental well-being, Jiu Jitsu. Originating in Japan centuries ago, Jiu Jitsu has evolved into a holistic practice that encompasses physical, mental, and social aspects. At Checkmat Charlotte, located in the picturesque areas of Lake Wylie, Steele Creek, and Fort Mill, individuals have found a sanctuary ....

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  • 8 Feb 2024

    Gear And Stuff You Need For Beginning BJJ

    If you have attended a few classes or even if you are just thinking about starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you may feel overwhelmed by how many different types of BJJ Gearare on the market. Don’t worry, I have you covered! In this blog, i will break down the top items you need as a BJJ beginner to hit the ground running with your training. BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU GI (KIMONO) A Gi is an absolute must if you plan to train traditional BJJ. The Jiu Jitsu Gi consists of a Gi top, Gi pants, and belt. Early on in your journey, you should opt for a cheaper Gi, ideally single weave or pearl weave. Once you have more mat time under your proverbial belt, you can investigate more expensive premium ....

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  • Belt promotions!!!

    Belt Promotions Congratulations to the following students on their recent rank ups in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. (Pictures from left to right) Remington Foster, Mckenzie Lee and David Mobote were all promoted to the rank of Blue belt. Also pictured, Brad Blades was promoted at his home school Great Grappling by Professor Jeremy Arel. These students all worked extremely hard to achieve these ranks. Once again, congrstulations to all! ....

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  • 29 Nov 2022

    Endira Morales

    Endira Morales 2022 White Belt of The Year I started my J iu J itsu journey on Nov 4 th 2021 , it was during a big transition in my life and little did I know it would make a huge impact on my life, and would be a sport I’d become passionate about. Aside from J iu J itsu I’m also a competitive powerlifter but unlike powerlifting, J iu J itsu is very intense and faster paced, and requires physical contact, completely different than anything I was used to and had ever done. I originally started J iu J itsu for self-defense purposes, but now I keep at it for much more than that, I keep at it because of the confidence it gives me, because of the family ....

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  • 21 Nov 2022

    Congratulations to Audrey Smith on her Yellow / White Belt

    Audrey Smith awarded Yellow White belt Congratulations to Audrey Smith on her promotion to Yellow/White belt here at Checkmat Charlotte on November 5, 2023. Audrey has been a staple in our kids (7-13) program. Recently, she has been attending our beginners program as well. We are excited for Audrey’s future here as a student and as a competitor. ....

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  • Student of the Month - January 2022: Brandon Justice

    Congratulations to Brandon Justice for being awarded student of the month! Brandon's hardworking attitude makes him a great addition to the team. Get to know Brandon below! What is your name, how old are you and Where are you originally from? My name is Brandon Justice. I am 25 years old and I’m from Greenville, South Carolina. What brought you to BJJ and Checkmat Charlotte? I wanted to find a new hobby. I had heard a lot of great things about BJJ online and through some friends of mine so I wanted to give it a shot and see what it was all about. I ended up at Checkmat Charlotte after doing some research online and seeing a lot of great reviews for the gym and ....

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  • 2021 Competitor of the Year: Jillian Chalke

    Congratulations to Jillian Chalke for being awarded Competitor of the Year for 2021 Jillian was awarded competitor of the year for her commitment and dedication to competing as much as possible and training hard with no excuses. In 2021 she went on an absolute competition rampage, stepping out on the mats for over 80 individual matches and bringing home 30+ medals for Checkmat Charlotte. What is your name, how old are you and Where are you originally from? Jillian Chalke, 29, originally from Virginia What brought you to BJJ and Checkmat Charlotte? I literally woke up one day and thought “you know what might be fun?” and then I chose Checkmat ....

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  • 2021 Student of the Year: Brock Kirkland

    Congratulations to Brock Kirkland for being awarded 2021 Student of the Year! Brock was awarded student of the year for his dedication and positive influence in the room. Brock is a hard worker while always maintaining a positive and approachable attitude - you will never hear him complaining! In addition to this, Brock is a well rounded and consistent grappler! Congrats again to Brock! What is your name, how old are you and Where are you originally from? Brock, 26, from Madison, WI What brought you to BJJ and Checkmat Charlotte? I had wanted to try BJJ for a while after hearing great things about it on various podcasts. What brought me to Checkmat was the ....

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  • 2021 Most Improved Male: Konan Pérez

    Congratulations to Konan Pé rez for being awarded most improved male of 2021! Konan was awarded most improved in 2021 based around the fact he does everything to maximize his attendance. He is a staple in the noon class, Sunday open mat and even makes an occasional appearance to our 6am open mat on Friday. His attitude is exemplary and his grappling progress has been as consistent as his attendance. What is your name, how old are you and Where are you originally from? Konan Perez, 31 years old. Fairfax, VA What brought you to BJJ and Checkmat Charlotte? I’ve always been an MMA fan and constantly heard about the positive aspects of BJJ on ....

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu near Charlotte

Becca Dailey

Checkmat Charlotte is amazing!! The talent and passion of this school is something you notice as soon as you walk in the door! These people are amazing at the art! Amazing school! The thing is you can get that at a lot of places in the area( albeit maybe not quite the level of tenacity that Professor Allen not only expects but also demonstrates) The thing that Checkmat Charlotte has is the community! I have only been here a short time but have met soo many encouraging teammates! And teammates that come alongside and teach inspire and challenge you to treat yourself well in this art and in life.

but seriously don’t just take my word for it! Come train!!! Come join the community that I’m now so happy to be a part of!! :)

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