BJJ in Lowell

Lowell, in the Gastonia area west of Charlotte, hosts BodyShot Combat & Fitness — a multi-discipline combat sports gym offering Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu across Adult Gi BJJ, NoGi Grappling, Wrestling, Kids BJJ, Kids Boxing, and Kids Wrestling. The fight team is active across MMA, BJJ, and boxing, with members including blue belt Jon Grayson (2-2 MMA, gold at NC NAGA BJJ in November 2021 with all submissions) and pro MMA fighter Joshua Doster. The academy runs open mats Saturday 11 AM–12 PM and Sunday 2 PM, plus a Friday MMA Sparring session 5:00–6:30 PM.