Meet Glayton Melo
World Champion Instruction in the Heart of Downtown Raleigh
IRONGRIP Jiu Jitsu was founded in 2020 by Glayton Melo — a world champion and 3rd degree black belt with over 24 years of training under the Nova União banner, one of the most dominant BJJ and MMA teams in the world. Glayton also served as a SWAT officer with the Pernambuco Police Force, applying submission techniques in real-world situations.
Glayton teaches almost every class himself. Every student gets personalized attention and a structured, progressive curriculum designed to take a complete beginner to confident and capable — step by step. IRONGRIP is welcoming, ego-free, and genuinely community-driven. Growth is inevitable here.
"To provide world champion-level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in a structured, welcoming environment where every student gets personalized attention and real progress."
What We Stand For
World Champion Standard
Glayton competes and trains at the highest level. That standard flows into every class, every correction, and every technique he teaches.
Personalized Attention
Every student gets hands-on coaching from Glayton himself. No one gets lost in a crowded mat or left to figure it out alone.
Structured Progression
The curriculum is designed to build on itself. You always know where you are, what you're working on, and what comes next.
Welcoming Community
Ego-free, supportive, and genuinely friendly. From your first day to your first stripe, you'll feel like you belong here.
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Train Under a World Champion — First Class Free
Glayton teaches almost every class at IRONGRIP. Personalized attention, structured curriculum, no experience needed.
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