Training in the martial arts will offer you a whole new sense of self. Knowing how to protect yourself and your loved ones, feeling at home in your own body, and being proud of your fitness. With each visit to Gracie Lake Norman, you'll enjoy a total-body workout that targets every muscle group you've got! Training in the martial arts will enhance flexibility, help you get toned, and increase your strength and stamina.
Learn how to get ahead of your opponent and engineer opportunities that tip the scale in your favor. Our training incorporates game theory, philosophy, and thinking strategies that will help keep you aware and safe. Discover proven strategies to sharpen your focus so that you can pursue, meet, and exceed your goals.
Learn how to get ahead of your opponent and engineer opportunities that tip the scale in your favor. Our training incorporates game theory, philosophy, and thinking strategies that will help keep you aware and safe. Discover proven strategies to sharpen your focus so that you can pursue, meet, and exceed your goals.
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When you learn something new, quality instruction matters -- that's why each and every one of our instructors is a black belt with years of experience. We're here to provide you with the education and skills you need to take on complex jiu-jitsu systems, learn real-world self-defense, and reclaim your confidence.
Our instructors are professionally trained and certified, with years of experience in disciplines ranging from Karate and Judo to the Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system. We can help you learn realistic self-defense while you take on challenging new self-defense systems, build muscle, burn calories, and put yourself on the path to a happier and healthier life.
Are you looking for a way to keep your child active, to instill important life lessons like respect and self-confidence, and to offer them a chance to join a friendly, supportive community? Our system is designed to be effective for children of all ages and experience levels. Our proven methods will help students develop their physical and mental health, become more focused, and perform better in both school and their social lives.
We hope it never happens to you, but if it does, our instructors at Gracie Lake Norman are here to make sure you're ready. Self-defense is a last resort. In our classes, we're going to teach you SELF-OFFENSE, an awareness-based system to help you react to threats before you're ever in danger. We focus on building each student's self-confidence and assertion to make them less likely targets.
Life shouldn't get in the way of your health. Here at Gracie Lake Norman, we offer Private Training for our members that need to work around their busy schedule, want to improve their skills, or just prefer a more intimate style of learning. Sign up today to train with a black belt instructor here in Mooresville.
Reviews (10)
Jonathan Magnin
Sep 02, 2021
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Luke Davis
Aug 21, 2021
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Cristian Veloza
Jul 19, 2021
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H.
May 21, 2021
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I’ve attended 2 self offense/defense classes so far and loved every second. I’ve learned so much in only 2 classes and already feel more confident. The class isn’t overwhelming and we repeat what we learn until we feel comfortable. This is important as repetition is key. Also, the atmosphere is welcoming so you’ll never feel intimidated. It’s always a great time!!!
Brandon Helton
Mar 20, 2021
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We started with Ranard and Leigh Ann six months ago for my son, age 6 at that time. Within the first month we knew it was a great decision. Not only did he love his time training (by having fun) but his self-confidence began to increase and even at a young age he can see the benefits of the training. Ranard is such a professional and knows the sport as well as anyone and Leigh Ann is an absolute pleasure to work with administratively. You won't regret giving Gracie LN a try if you're considering it.
Elijah Puckett
Nov 10, 2020
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Gracie Lake Norman has undoubtedly been a key factor in positively shaping my life. I’ve been with other schools, met other trainers, and the experience here has been nothing short of a blessing. Ranard and the other trainers/students have been such wonderful coaches on and off the mat—everyone at the school has the same goal, we seek to improve and become better versions of ourselves, helping each other along the way.
If you decide to join, don’t expect anything less for yourself and ready up to be a part of the family! Oss!!
If you decide to join, don’t expect anything less for yourself and ready up to be a part of the family! Oss!!
Toby John Grear
Oct 14, 2020
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The Best Jiu Jitsu School in the Carolinas. We are blessed to have Professor Ranard in our own backyard. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Lake Norman is a classic Jiu Jitsu School but with a Top Level Competitor and Instructor who has had success in and out of fighting. This Brazilian Jii Jitsu School has one of the best Kids Programs I have ever seen along with some Boxing and self Defense classes.
Mic Westervelt
Aug 12, 2020
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2020 was a challenging year. With any challenge, there is opportunity. Through Gracie LKN I was challenged which resulted in an opportunity for me to be better physically, mentally and as a human. I am thankful for everyone at Gracie LKN, because they made 2020 awesome! I’m reading this review back and it sounds a little over the top, but it’s not. If you want to get better, start rolling now.
Neil
Jul 23, 2020
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I have been bringing my daughter for every class since the start of the year. I watched every class and liked it so much that the wife and i also joined. Literally the softest kindest method of coaching possible! I only say this because there’s one bad review that i read on here. Unfortunately if you’re a snowflake, sports/martial arts aren’t for you! The instructor doesn’t even want to be called anything other than his name (unlike most martial art schools). Put it this way. If you think they’re hard on anyone then you’re in for a horrible life because you know how there’s talk about
Alex Morrow
Jun 25, 2020
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Have been training for about a year and have really enjoyed my experience. The morning classes are awesome and great for people with evening commitments. Upper belts are very helpful and there is a great mix of people who train. Very welcoming and challenging and highly recommend anyone considering starting or their kids to walk in the door.
