Focused on your evolution & growth
Iron Grip Jiu Jitsu embodies personal growth through shared experiences while learning a powerful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu system designed for adults and kids that includes real-world self-defense, competition strategy, and precision fighting techniques.
Jiu Jitsu is a form of Martial Arts that’s based on ground grappling and submission holds.
BJJ focuses on the skills of taking an opponent to the ground—no matter their size—controlling your opponent, gaining a dominant position, and forcing them into submission. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a sport that is based on continuous learning of technique, skills, and discipline.
At Iron Grip, growth is inevitable, mistakes are welcomed, and friendships are bound to be formed.
Our studio is focused on Jiu-Jitsu, which helps you sharpen your mind, grow your strength and flexibility physically, and show you how to achieve the results you desire. No matter whether your goal is to lose weight, to build muscle, to become more flexible and athletic, or to bump yourself up to the next belt, our team is happy to work with you to help you achieve your dreams.
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Our Expert TeaM
Our expert instructors are here to teach you and your family skills that will help you in every aspect of life. You’ll notice your confidence, discipline, self-defense, athleticism, and leadership all increase.
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Our teaching styles are centered around the physical and mental benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We create a healthy, safe & supportive environment to get everyone participating with each other to fall back on as support.
Our Core Values
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BJJ has a way of bringing people together and we make sure we’re fostering a welcoming environment. We are dedicated to making Raleigh a stronger community, and that begins by taking care of ourselves mentally and physically.
Our Community
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We are here to provide the tools, the setting, and the support to reach your goals—no matter if that’s achieving your first belt or winning competitions. With our guidance, we'll make sure that nothing stops you from reaching new heights that are in your sights!
Our Promise
Founded by: Glayton Melo
Glayton started doing Jiu Jitsu as a teenager in 2000 at Nova União in Pernambuco, Brazil. Nova União is one of the largest, strongest, and most dominant Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA teams in the world, enabling Glayton to train alongside fellow Jiu-Jitsu black belts and MMA athletes.
The highly competitive atmosphere provided Glayton the opportunity to achieve success at dozens of competitions across Brazil at all belt levels. Shortly after earning his black belt, Glayton became a SWAT(CHOQUE) officer in the Pernambuco Police Force, and was able to apply his fast submission techniques to real-world self-defense situations.
He moved to the States in 2014 and dedicated everything to building this gym while creating a positive and inviting environment for everyone who walks through the door.
Glayton's style of jiu-jitsu centers around effective transitions, fluid sweeps, and quick submissions. His favorite techniques include dynamic movement from butterfly guard and x-guard, attaining back control, and submissions with chokes, wrist and arm locks.