02/24/2026
Swing into action with Spider-Man and Pope’s Martial Arts Academy for an unforgettable Superhero Defense Training.
Join us on Saturday, February 28 at 11:00 AM in Story Land next to Claire’s for a high-energy event perfect for young superheroes.
After check-in, Spider-Man and friends from Pope’s Martial Arts Academy will lead an engaging storytime followed by a fun, free superhero training session that gets kids moving and learning new skills. When training wraps up, families are invited to stick around for free photos with Spider-Man, so be ready to capture the moment.
This event is free and open to the public, brought to you by Pope's Martial Arts Academy, Ultimate Bunker Games, Total Knockout Designs, Dicehead Games and Comics, and Great American Cookies. Don’t miss this chance to train like a true superhero.
08/20/2024
Wow… 3 stripe Blue Belt
Three hours of hard work at Sunday open mat training. Thanks to everyone who came out. (Several had to leave early before we took picture.)
08/08/2024
It’s that time again! Our Martial Arts Camp & National Competition Fundraiser for our students.
Please help them go to this special training event held on Saturday, September 21st & Saturday, November 2nd 2024
ALL (100%) fundraiser profits will be used to help financially challenged students to participate in these great events.
Click this link here: https://fundraisingshoppingcart.com/store/brochures.php?sID=00852842
All our students thank you for your support.
08/04/2024
Great RMNU Jiu-Jitsu Team Camp this weekend here at Pope’s Martial Arts Academy.
Professor Snyder and 3 additional Black belts conducted seminars and private lessons for the students. Purple, Blue, and White belts from other team schools also traveled down to be a part of the action.
A Friday night Rank Review also took place and graduations first thing Saturday morning.
04/21/2024
RMNU-NC BJJ camp was awesome!
03/07/2024
Great Jiu-Jitsu class with Mr. Lindamood tonight. Made his trip all the way down from Roanoke.
02/09/2024
Had a great class Wednesday Evening. 2 hours of great Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
20+ adults all worked on positioning, transitioning, and submissions.
02/03/2024
Class on Wednesday 6pm, February 7th 2hrs
01/25/2024
Welcome to our FaceBook page for Pope’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We will make posts on host page Pope’s Martial Arts Academy occationally.
This page will be for BJJ spacific.
Classes are currently on Tuesday and Wednesday:
Kids 7-13
Tuesday, 5:15pm - 5:50pm
Adults 14 and up
Wednesday, 7pm - 8pm
Closings will follow the Main Academy Closing Schedule.
See you in class!