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East Carolina Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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About East Carolina Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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ECBJJ is a dedicated martial arts academy committed to fostering discipline, resilience, and teamwork through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Located in Winterville, North Carolina, we train numerous students, four years old and up of all sizes and skill levels. At ECBJJ we believe that BJJ is not only a martial art, it is a lifestyle. We hold the firm belief that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. It is for all age groups and sizes. We promote a fun and safe learning environment. A large factor in the success of ECBJJ is our environment. We create a unique, fun, and family-friendly atmosphere that benefits all skill levels. With detailed instruction and a highly structured curriculum, we promote the continued growth of our students. See our Philosophy page for more information on our training methodology.

Meet Professor Chapman

Professor Chapman, a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Robson Moura, is the owner and head instructor at East Carolina Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Winterville, North Carolina. Professor Chapman is an active IBJJF competitor for the Robson Moura Team. He has been a long-standing member of the Winterville community for over 23 years and a martial arts practitioner since his youth. Professor Chapman is also a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Hakko-ryu Jiu-Jitsu and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kodokan Judo with supplemental training in Karate and Muay Thai.


Professor Chapman has spent many years learning from the highest level black belts in the jiu-jitsu community. He has not only learned the art at the highest level but also how to implement that instruction to others at that level. He has competed at the highest level and has led many students to podium at some of the biggest competitions around the world. His unique approach to teaching is based off years dedicating himself to this art, studying under elite practitioners, and learning from many different multiple time world champions. 


But he prides himself the most on the success of his students both on and off the mats. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at heath@eastcarolinabjj.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Training at East Carolina Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a wide range of benefits, including improved physical fitness, increased self-confidence, and enhanced self-defense skills. Jiu-jitsu is also a great way to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. See our Benefits page for additional ways that the jiu-jitsu experience can help you. 

We recommend wearing comfortable workout clothes, such as a t-shirt and shorts and flip-flops for your trial. After your trial you will need a uniform to train which is included in your enrollment upon joining.

You will be required to wear a clean ECBJJ approved uniform to all gi classes. For no-gi classes, clean board shorts and a clean proper fitting rash guard are required.

ECBJJ offers jiu-jitsu programs for all ages starting at four years old! Our programs are catered to beginner level white belts so that new members are ensured to have a smooth introduction into jiu-jitsu.

We do not offer a mixed martial arts curriculum. While Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a prominent aspect in MMA we are not a MMA gym. At ECBJJ we teach ground fighting in a unique atmosphere. While some fighters choose our academy to perfect their ground skills, we maintain a family-friendly environment that welcomes all students from all ages and skill levels. You will find the environment inviting, whether your new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or you have been training for years. You will find that there is no place quite like East Carolina Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 

For our members, we offer gym access for your personal strength training needs. The gym membership is included at no extra charge for our jiu-jitsu members and their spouses. Click here to view our gym, our additional strength training facility.

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