Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in South Carolina
110 of the 437 martial arts schools we track in South Carolina have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list. Full listings for every city are on the South Carolina page.
Greenville 8
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29687-2758
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Greenville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
117 Haywood Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-3229
Boss Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
521 Pickett St, Greenville, SC 29609-4394
FightWorks Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1200 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5730
🕒 Tues/Thursday 5:30p and Saturdays 10am
Linic Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
Raja Academy of Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1200 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5730
Senzo Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
3225 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29609-2900
🕒 Mon,Wed 5:30pm-8:30pm, Tue,Thu,Fri 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm
X-Zen Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2435 E North St, Greenville, SC 29615
Lexington 8
Carter's Academy of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1216 North Main, Lexington, SC 29072
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
711 E Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-3670
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1216 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2453
Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
101-G Summer Duck Tr, Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
101 Summer Duck Trl, Lexington, SC 29072-7708
Nihon Goshin Aikido Yudansha-Kai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1216 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2453
Palmetto Jujitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
372 Riverchase Way, Lexington, SC 29072
Powerhouse MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
114 N Church St, Lexington, SC 29072-2808
North Charleston 8
American Judo and Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
7355 Cross County Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418-8599
🕒 Thursday 5:00
+15018441883 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools
Black Label Jiu-Jitsu at Park Circle BJJ / grappling
4401 McCarthy St, North Charleston, SC 29405-3224
+18438883562 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools
Charleston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
7644 Southrail Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420-9039
+18434762635 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools
GRACIE BARRA NORTH CHARLESTON Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense BJJ / grappling
5660 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406-6092
+18433300670 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools
Japan Karate Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
8530 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420-7326
+18432254554 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools
POD MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3353 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405-7724
+17087045265 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools
Park Circle Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
4401 Mccarthy St, North Charleston, SC 29405
8434696295 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools
Viktos Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
6548 Ward Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406-4718
Charleston 7
American Top Team Lowcountry Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1850 Wallace School Rd Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407
🕒 Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
Charleston Krav Maga & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
1250 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5283
Daniel Island Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
126 Seven Farms Drive Suite 270, Charleston, SC 29492
Folly Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1622 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-4012
🕒 Mon-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm, Sun 2pm-4pm
Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense BJJ / grappling
874 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-4857
Gracie Jiujitsu Charleston Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4604
Holy City Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
327 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-2548
Columbia 7
Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
1901 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201-3535
Jitsu Academy SC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1674 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-8699
Lycan Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1916 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201-3544
Soda City Combat Club BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
721 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205-1647
Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3510 Bush River Rd Bldg C, Columbia, SC 29210
The Warrior Warehouse Training Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2901 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204-1437
Wing Chun Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1801 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3578
Mt Pleasant 6
Checkmat Charleston Brazilian jiu-jitsu- kickboxing-boxing & Self-Defense BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
2700 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense BJJ / grappling
1956 Long Grove Dr #3, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling
498 Wando Park Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-7902
Miloki Flow Jiu Jitsu Charleston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1106 Oakland Market Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-8219
Park West Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1110 Park West Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-7123
Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1007 N Highway 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-5901
Myrtle Beach 6
Aikido School of Self Defense, MB BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3260 Holmestown Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Checkmat Myrtle Beach Kids classesBJJ / grappling
3721 Wesley St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7350
Kilo Delta BJJ BJJ / grapplingMMA
568 George Bishop Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7339
Renegade Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
9625 Scipio Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7568
Rigan Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Myrtle Beach BJJ / grappling
4225 Pinto Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-9624
SC Judo Institute Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
112 Surgeons Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Florence 5
Carolina Kickboxing Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
612 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29501-5206
Competitive Edge Combat Sports Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
111 Technology Place, Florence, SC 29501
Funky Flow Fitness and Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
167 N Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506-2501
Ozone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1735 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29505-3414
Swampfox Jiujitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1717 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501-4135
Fort Mill 5
Great Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2040 Carolina Pl, Fort Mill, SC 29708-6906
Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1852 Highway 160 W, Fort Mill, SC 29708-8272
Queen City Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1474 Highway 160 E, Fort Mill, SC 29715-7006
Triumph Fight Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
9499 Old Bailes Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29707-1002
Whitecrest Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
818 Tom Hall St, Fort Mill, SC 29715-2046
Bluffton 4
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Hilton Head BJJ / grappling
13 Kitties Landing Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-5975
May River BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1 Sherington Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910-6018
Mindstate Jiu Jitsu and Movement Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
102 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910-4130
Riptide Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
36 Persimmons St, Bluffton, SC 29910-7661
Anderson 3
Alliance Anderson Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1484 Pearman Dairy Rd N, Anderson, SC 29625-2000
Chang Brothers Martial Arts & Education Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1623 E Greenville St, Anderson, SC 29621-2006
🕒 Monday - Friday: 3pm - 8pm
Renzo Gracie South Carolina Free trial classBJJ / grappling
4474 Liberty Hwy, Anderson, SC 29621-2325
Easley 3
Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1895 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640-8879
Easley Grappling Club Free trial classBJJ / grappling
124 Village Ln, Easley, SC 29642-8961
Hobbs Family Karate BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
626 Dacusville Hwy, Easley, SC 29640-1562
North Augusta 3
Christa's TUFF Kickboxing Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
507 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841-2514
Frank Beall's US TAI Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
507-A Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
North Augusta Jiu-jitsu BJJ / grappling
508 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841-2514
Summerville 3
Chango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
2139 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29486-7800
Gracie Barra Summerville Free trial classBJJ / grappling
801 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29483-6630
🕒 Mon, Wed : 12pm
Titan Jiujitsu LLC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
890 Bacons Bridge Rd, Summerville, SC 29485-4190
🕒 5:00-5:50 PM
Beaufort 2
Beaufort MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2127 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902-3827
🕒 Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:30pm
Fusion Grappling Club Kids classesBJJ / grappling
20 Maxine Ln, Beaufort, SC 29906-3661
Gilbert 2
Gilbert’s Best After School and Summer Camps Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
760 Wire Rd, Gilbert, SC 29054-9322
Lake Murray Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1432 Spring Hill Rd, Gilbert, SC 29054-9817
Greenwood 2
Divinus Lux Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1310 Bypass 72 NE, Greenwood, SC 29649-2207
Fusion Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
108 Crosscreek Conn, Greenwood, SC 29649-1449
Murrells Inlet 2
Karate World SSB Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
614 Atlantic Ave, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-8295
+18438284386 Website All Murrells Inlet martial arts schools
Myrtle Beach BJJ & Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3334 US-17-BR, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-7634
🕒 Fri 5pm
+18567774223 Website All Murrells Inlet martial arts schools
Rock Hill 2
Modern Warrior MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
145 E White St, Rock Hill, SC 29730
🕒 Monday (6:15
TAP World Class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1539 Celanese Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732-1723
Spartanburg 2
Rilion Gracie Academy Spartanburg BJJ / grappling
1415 Asheville Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303-2003
Spartanburg Jiujitsu BJJ / grappling
2960 E Main St Ext, Spartanburg, SC 29307-1252
Aiken 1
Aiken Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1030 York St NE, Aiken, SC 29801-4026
Camden 1
Forty One Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1023 Wylie St, Camden, SC 29020-4275
Clover 1
The Eng-School Of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
503 N Main St, Clover, SC 29710
🕒 Tuesday & Thursday: 530pm - 830pm
Conway 1
Kei Shin Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
120 Wetlands Industrial Drive, Conway, SC 29526
Elgin 1
Carolina Family Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
2550 Main St, Elgin, SC 29045-8844
Fountain Inn 1
Chirons Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
120 E Fairview St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1806
Goose Creek 1
Power of JiuJitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
650 College Park Rd, Goose Creek, SC 29456-3336
Greer 1
Rilion Gracie Greenville Kids classesBJJ / grappling
600 N Main St, Greer, SC 29650
Hartsville 1
Red Fox Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
821 S 5th St, Hartsville, SC 29550-6501
🕒 Monday - Friday, 8:30
Hilton Head Island 1
Wander Braga Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
37 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-4747
Inman 1
Allegiance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
185 Land Grant Rd, Inman, SC 29349
Irmo 1
Columbia Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grappling
10071 Broad River Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Little River 1
Legion Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4350 Big Barn Dr, Little River, SC 29566-7880
Moncks Corner 1
Lionheart MMA & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
333 Miracle Park Dr Suite F, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-7754
Mount Pleasant 1
CheckMat Charleston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1135 Bowman Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Pawleys Island 1
Karate World Pawleys Island Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
115 Willbrook Blvd, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-6541
+18432604111 Website All Pawleys Island martial arts schools
Pendleton 1
Crescent Moon Dojo BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
339 Cherry St, Pendleton, SC 29670-1701
Simpsonville 1
Pitch Black Fight Sports BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
129 N Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681-2626
Sumter 1
Keishidojo Martial Arts Unleashed Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3632 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29154
Tega Cay 1
UpLevel Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1182 Stonecrest Blvd, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Walterboro 1
Lowcountry Grappling Arts BJJ / grappling
1106 N Jefferies Blvd, Walterboro, SC 29488
Woodruff 1
NoWorries Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2563 Trammel Rd, Woodruff, SC 29388
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Good to know about brazilian jiu-jitsu schools
How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.
Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.
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To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.