Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Charleston, SC

7 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Charleston 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.

American Top Team Lowcountry Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1850 Wallace School Rd Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407

🕒 Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm

8435614848 Website Directions

Charleston Krav Maga & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

1250 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5283

+18432255425 Website Directions

Daniel Island Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

126 Seven Farms Drive Suite 270, Charleston, SC 29492

+18433430004 Website Directions

Folly Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1622 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-4012

🕒 Mon-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm, Sun 2pm-4pm

+18433458152 Website Directions

Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense BJJ / grappling

874 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-4857

+18436038777 Website Directions

Gracie Jiujitsu Charleston Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4604

+18433646649 Website Directions

Holy City Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

327 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-2548

+14072219280 Website Directions

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know

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.