Early morning
With Coach Eric
- Monday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM
- Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM
- Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM
60-minute classes
Adult No-Gi Jiu Jitsu in Wake Forest, NC
Six adult classes a week, morning, midday, and evening, for every level.
Heritage is the only fully no-gi academy in Wake Forest. Come for fitness, self-defense, or the sport itself, from your very first day on the mats through advanced and competition training.
Students come from Wake Forest, North Raleigh, Raleigh, Youngsville, Rolesville, and Franklinton. Your first week is free.
When are the adult jiu jitsu classes?
Heritage runs six adult no-gi classes a week: early mornings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, midday on Monday, and evenings on Tuesday and Thursday.
Midday
All levels
- Monday, 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM
55-minute class
Evening
With Coach Austin
- Tuesday, 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
- Thursday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Classes run 50 to 60 minutes
Coaches listed are who usually teaches that class, and can change if someone is out or covering. Class times can change for holidays and weather. See this week’s live schedule. Full Access memberships also include wrestling, MMA, and striking.
Do I need experience to start jiu jitsu?
No. Adult classes are open to every level, from your very first day on the mats through advanced and competition training, and most Heritage students start with zero experience. The free week lets you try it with no long-term commitment. Claim your free week.
What will I get out of adult jiu jitsu?
Adults come to Heritage for fitness, self-defense, or the sport itself. Because Heritage is fully no-gi, you train in a rashguard or t-shirt and athletic shorts or pants. Read more about the fitness benefits of jiu jitsu, why an all no-gi school makes a difference, and the social side of training at Heritage.
Does Heritage offer advanced training and competition prep?
Yes. Alongside fundamentals, Heritage also offers advanced training, live sparring for approved students, and competition prep. Ask a coach which class fits.
Who teaches the adult classes?
Coach Eric Gillette, a brown belt and military veteran with 15 years of training and a Muay Thai base, leads the early-morning classes. Coach Austin Blanks, a black belt who has trained since 2012 and has an MMA and wrestling base, leads the evening classes. In 2026 Austin won gold in gi and silver in no-gi at the North Carolina State Championship, Absolute Advanced. Meet all the coaches.
Questions people ask
When are the adult jiu jitsu classes at Heritage?
Monday 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM, Tuesday 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM, Wednesday 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Friday 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Coaches can change if someone is out or covering, and classes can change for holidays and weather.
Do I need experience to start?
No. Adult classes are open to every level, and most Heritage students start with zero experience.
What does no-gi mean?
No-gi jiu jitsu is trained in a rashguard or t-shirt and athletic shorts or pants instead of a traditional jacket. Heritage is the only fully no-gi academy in Wake Forest.
What should I wear to my first class?
A t-shirt or rashguard and athletic shorts or pants, because Heritage is fully no-gi. Leave jewelry at home. For your free week, just wear your own workout clothes. Slip-on shoes make it easy, since shoes never go on the mat. When you join, members get a Heritage uniform and a CombatCuff rank anklet.
Do you offer advanced and competition training?
Yes. Alongside fundamentals, Heritage also offers advanced training, live sparring for approved students, and competition prep. Ask a coach which class fits.
How does the free week work?
New students get a full week of unlimited classes with no long-term commitment. Come in your own workout clothes, and the coaches walk you through everything on day one. Claim it with the free week form or call or text (919) 800-2021.
How much do memberships cost?
Membership rates are not listed online, so call or text (919) 800-2021 for current rates. Full Access memberships include every class type, and once-a-week memberships cover any one class each week. Full Access is typically about $50 more than once a week, and you can switch at any time.
Do you have a women's class?
Yes. The Women's Only class meets Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Coach Jamie. See the women's jiu jitsu page.
Where is Heritage Jiu Jitsu?
Heritage is at 745 Merritt Capital Dr, Suite 118, Wake Forest, NC 27587. Students come from Wake Forest, North Raleigh, Raleigh, Youngsville, Rolesville, and Franklinton.
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