About Queen City Jiu Jitsu

Queen City Jiu Jitsu has become Fort Mill's trusted destination for world-class jiu jitsu training. We're proud to offer expert instruction in a welcoming environment where students of all ages and abilities thrive.

As part of the Jiu Jitsu for Life Organization, we uphold the highest standards of bjj classes while maintaining the community-first values that make our academy special.

Our Story

Our mission is to help people of every age and ability grow and improve on and off the mats – one class at a time.

Our Mission

“One thing Jiu Jitsu has taught me - be comfortable being uncomfortable. You can always tap-out and re-set; but first try to breathe, survive, have a plan, and counter. We win or we learn, often times learning is much more important. Lessons applicable on and off the mats.”

Train With Bill

Bill Macy

Owner & Head Instructor

Bill Macy brings over 15 years of martial arts experience and unwavering dedication to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Fort Mill. As a passionate jiu jitsu coach, Bill's mission is simple: help every student discover their potential on and off the mats.

With deep roots in authentic Gracie Jiu Jitsu and a commitment to technical excellence, Bill has created a training environment where beginners feel welcomed and advanced students are challenged. As an older, smaller grappler, Bill focuses on fundamentals – teaching students to become more comfortable in uncomfortable situations through leverage and technique rather than size and strength.

  • BJJ Brown Belt under Professor Mike Horihan

  • Training since 2011 – 15 years of experience

  • Affiliated with Jiu Jitsu for Life Organization under 4th Degree Black Belt Mike Horihan

  • 2025 IBJJF Masters World Championship (Gi): Gold Medal (Light-Featherweight), Bronze Medal (Open Rank)

  • 2024 IBJJF NoGi World Championship: Gold Medal (Light-Featherweight, Masters 5)

  • Tap Cancer Out Ambassador – QCJJ has proudly raised over $88,000 for cancer research since 2021

Credentials

Train With Chris

Chris Toher

Coach Chris Toher has been instructing at Queen City Jiu Jitsu since 2019. Chris is currently a 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt under Gracie Barra Professor Joe Hurst. Chris has over 40 years of grappling experience – as a student, instructor and competitor. Chris was a D1 college wrestler, competing at both Columbia and Hofstra Universities. He brings significant competition and coaching experience across multiple martial arts, including BJJ and wrestling.

3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt

  • Trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 12 years under Professor Joe Hurst

  • Trained BJJ for seven years under Royce Gracie Black Belt Professor Steve Hall

  • Coaching high school wrestling since 2011, with teams producing multiple state champions in North Carolina

Credentials

Train With Peyton

Peyton Redwine

BJJ Brown Belt

Peyton Redwine began learning Jiu Jitsu at Queen City Jiu Jitsu in 2020 under Coach Chris and Coach Bill. Since then, he has dedicated himself full-time to becoming the best competitor and coach he can be. Peyton achieved the rank of Brown Belt in September 2024.

NoGi Competition Highlights:

  • Blue-coast Invitational super fight winner

  • NewBreed - Adult expert division winner

  • Encounter Combat - Adult Absolute expert winner

Peyton currently leads all NoGi classes at Queen City Jiu Jitsu. Coach Peyton utilizes his knowledge of leg entanglements and fundamentals throughout. His teaching approach emphasizes practical application and conceptual understanding rather than memorization.

Train With Levi

Levi Buksbazen

BJJ Purple Belt

Coach Levi is currently a Purple Belt at Queen City Jiu Jitsu and has been training for four years. He loves helping teach the kids classes and offers a different perspective that helps students of all ages create their own unique style.

Train With Matthew

Matthew McLewee

BJJ Purple Belt

Coach Matthew is a Purple Belt with five years of training experience at Queen City Jiu Jitsu. He assists with both kids and adult classes, bringing a dedicated but laid-back attitude to the mats. Matthew enjoys helping all students reach their full potential and is known as a big teddy bear who creates a welcoming environment for everyone.

Specialties: Kids Classes, Adult Programs, Fundamentals

Train With Kacy

Kacy Wood

BJJ Blue Belt

Coach Kacy is a Blue Belt with over six years of training at Queen City Jiu Jitsu. Starting in our junior classes and achieving the rank of Yellow Belt before moving to adult classes, Kacy has experienced the full QCJJ journey. With a passion for working with our youngest warriors, Kacy thrives in the kids programs and brings enthusiasm and relatability to every class.

Specialties: Kids Classes, Youth Programs, Junior Development

Our Facility

Queen City Jiu Jitsu offers a modern, professional training environment designed for your success:

 ✓ Pro shop – Gis, gear, and apparel available on-site
✓ Viewing areas – Watch classes and support your training partners
✓ Modern amenities – Clean facilities maintained to the highest standards

 ✓ 2,400 sq ft of premium space – Safe, clean, and professional-grade
✓ Reception lounge – Comfortable waiting area for families

Come see For Yourself

  • "If you want a great group of people to train BJJ with, this is the place . Everyone is here trying to learn and get better while always willing to help each other. Hope to see you here on the mats."

    —Brent B.

  • "We are very happy with QCJJ. The instructors are great with kids, clean environment, very well organized."

    —David C.

  • "Our family has been attending classes at Queen City Jiu Jitsu for 2.5 years, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Our oldest started at age 5, and now our second child attends as well—which says a lot about how much we trust and value this gym."

    —Beth L.

  • "My oldest daughter has been coming her for almost a year and coach Macy and all coaches are great! I’ve seen a huge improvement in confidence, self defense and respect so I enrolled my middle daughter! I highly recommend this school!"

    —Desrye L.

Our Community

Jiu Jitsu for Life

Queen City Jiu Jitsu is proudly part of the Jiu Jitsu for Life Organization under the guidance of 4th Degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Mike Horihan, ensuring world-class instruction and authentic technique.

Tap Cancer Out

We're honored to serve as a Tap Cancer Out ambassador academy, using bjj classes as a force for good in our community and supporting cancer research.

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“Fighting for those in the fight for their lives.”