South Carolina hosts a robust Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with 205 gyms across the state, including highly rated facilities like TOP TIGER TEAM BOXING and Lycan Mixed Martial Arts, each boasting perfect 5.0 ratings from hundreds of reviews. Other notable gyms such as Barre Code Mount Pleasant and Nascimento Team offer diverse martial arts training alongside BJJ. This directory provides a comprehensive overview of the state's training options.
Columbia, SC
Lycan Mixed Martial Arts is identified with an MMA and No-Gi focus in Columbia, South Carolina, USA, with a $$ price-range symbol. MMA places the record within a mixed martial-arts discipline, while No-Gi identifies a grappling-focused category without the traditional gi emphasis. Together, those labels give a beginner a clear picture of a martial-arts setting centered on mixed martial arts and No-Gi rather than a single listed traditional discipline. For a competitor, the same combination signals that both MMA and No-Gi are central to the record’s stated focus. The Columbia, SC location and $$ designation provide the supplied local and relative price context for Lycan Mixed Martial Arts without extending beyond those details. Its name, focus labels, location, and price-range symbol form the complete listed profile.
Mt Pleasant, SC
Barre Code Mount Pleasant is the supplied name in a Martial Arts listing associated with Mt Pleasant, SC, USA, forming a concise directory record. The entry pairs that exact name with the stated city, state, country, and broad Martial Arts classification. Martial Arts is an umbrella category that may cover varied combat disciplines and traditions, while the category assigned here is simply Martial Arts. Retaining the wording Barre Code Mount Pleasant alongside Mt Pleasant, SC, USA keeps the supplied name and geographic reference clearly aligned within this description. This record brings those stated details together in a readable form, offering a focused identification point without extending beyond the name, location, and classification provided.
Irmo, SC
Sergeant Fitness 24hours is listed in Irmo, South Carolina, USA, with Martial Arts identified as its broad classification. This record places the name within a South Carolina community while keeping the geographic reference clear for directory readers. Martial Arts is an umbrella category that can encompass many combat disciplines, traditions, and approaches from different cultural backgrounds. The listing connects Sergeant Fitness 24hours to that wide classification without assigning any particular discipline, format, or activity to the named record. As a concise reference, the record brings together the exact name, Irmo location, South Carolina setting, United States country designation, and Martial Arts focus in one neutral description suitable for locating the entry among related listings.
Greenville, SC
Greenville Combatives Academy is located at 6 Rutherford Road, Greenville, South Carolina 29609, United States. Regular operating hours include evening training running 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Families can introduce younger students by attending a KIDS FREE TRIAL CLASS. The academy incorporates curriculum founded by Zane Forrest alongside training developed through Lee Morrison’s Curriculum. Training incorporates self-protection concepts with elements drawn from Jujitsu, Boxing, and CQC. Sessions integrate standing and ground skills alongside awareness priming and threat recognition. Class offerings feature the Youth Defense Curriculum for ages 6+ at $150 monthly + uniform, with UNIFORM KITS IN STOCK FOR $110. Teenagers and adults can participate in the UC Study Group for 13+ or private instruction through Tier One Civilian for 18+ at $100 hourly. Additional training options include Father & Son Forge lessons and Empower & Protect women's seminars.
Greenville, SC
FightWorks Academy delivers authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense instruction at 1200 Woodruff Road in Greenville, South Carolina. Under the leadership of head instructor Dan Wallen, the academy serves martial arts practitioners, children, and families throughout Greenville and the Upstate region. The curriculum preserves the traditional self-defense philosophy established by Grandmaster Helio Gracie. Adult programs emphasize leverage, distance management, escapes, guard control, and submission holds designed to neutralize aggression efficiently. Youth students between the ages of 8 and 14 train in dedicated self-defense classes that develop balance, physical coordination, situational awareness, and anti-bullying resolution strategies. Instruction is directed by Dan Wallen, a sixth-degree black belt who earned the distinction of becoming the first black belt promoted by master Relson Gracie. Training sessions emphasize proper mechanical alignment, safety, and mutual encouragement on the mats. Residents of Greenville and neighboring Upstate communities can visit the Woodruff Road facility to meet the instructional staff, observe classes, and register for an introductory session.
Rock Hill, SC
TAP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is situated at 1539 Celanese Road Suite 103 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The academy is owned and operated by husband and wife Thalys and Abbi Pontes, with the name combining their initials to reflect a unified approach to martial arts instruction. Training programs are led by five-time World Champion Professor Thalys Pontes alongside Professor Abbi Pontes, who heads the academy's dedicated women's jiu-jitsu classes. The curriculum encompasses beginner Level 1 fundamentals, advanced Level 2 techniques, competition training, and youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 3 through 15. Classes emphasize structured ground grappling progressions, positional control, escapes, and safe live sparring drills. Grapplers throughout the Rock Hill region can visit the Celanese Road academy to begin their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey.
Anderson, SC
Renzo Gracie South Carolina is situated at 4474 Liberty Highway in Anderson, SC 29621. Prospective members can get in touch with the academy by calling 864-532-1395. Visitors and newcomers can get started with a free trial to evaluate classes. Instruction at the academy is provided by coaches including PJ Higgins, who holds rank as a Renzo Gracie Black belt. The coaching roster also features Bray Deavours, who serves as an instructor holding the rank of 3rd degree Black Belt. Membership options include Adults: $159 a month. Classes 7 days a week. For younger students, youth training is scheduled under Kids: $130 a month. Classes Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 5pm. Training also features Saturday open mats along with Private lessons available Monday through Friday.
Greenville, SC
Senzo Jiu-Jitsu Academy delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu education and defensive tactics instruction at 3225 N Pleasantburg Dr Suite D in Greenville, South Carolina. The academy conducts classes Monday through Saturday for children, adolescents, hobbyists, and competitive athletes throughout Greenville and the Upstate region. The school was founded by Head Instructor and owner Nathan Burnette, a 4th-degree black belt under Cassio Werneck with more than twenty-five years of BJJ and submission grappling background. A retired law enforcement professional with over twenty years in service, Burnette served as a use-of-force subject matter expert and defensive tactics coordinator. Co-owner Amanda Burnette directs operations and youth coaching, while the instructional staff includes youth coach Fatima Corpion, an active purple belt competitor with six years of BJJ coaching experience. Academy offerings include adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kids BJJ, and defensive tactics through Senzo Training and Tactics Group. Prospective practitioners can begin training with a complimentary trial class.
Mt Pleasant, SC
A Gi and No-Gi focus distinguishes Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense in Mt Pleasant, SC, USA, with both labels defining the martial-arts emphasis named for this record. Gi identifies an approach associated with a traditional uniform, while No-Gi identifies a related approach without that garment-based format. Together, the two terms give a beginner a broad way to compare common directions within the stated focus, while giving a competitor a clear view of its Gi and No-Gi scope. Self Defense appears directly in the name, adding that exact emphasis to the identity without extending the record beyond the supplied details. Its $$ price-range symbol rounds out the profile alongside the Mt Pleasant location and the paired Gi and No-Gi categorization.
Little River, SC
Muay Thai and Striking define the martial-arts focus of Crush Kickboxing in Little River, SC, USA. Muay Thai is a named striking discipline, while Striking is the broader label that describes stand-up emphasis across martial arts. For a beginner, those terms provide a broad distinction between a specific discipline and a wider category; for a competitor, they make the stated focus easy to identify without adding unsupported detail. The name Crush Kickboxing places kickboxing directly in the record's identity, alongside the supplied Muay Thai and Striking categorization. A $$ price-range symbol completes the profile for this Little River, SC, USA martial-arts record, whose supplied focus remains Muay Thai and Striking throughout its description.
Taylors, SC
10th Planet Greenville is situated at 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, Suite 202 Taylors, SC 29687. Visitors looking to begin training can submit an online request to Schedule Your free trial. The facility is operated by Manny Vazquez, who serves as OWNER / HEAD COACH and is a 10th Planet Black Belt under Omar Ocasio. Additional coaching staff includes Joey, who serves as COACH, and Scott, who serves as KIDS JIU-JITSU COACH. Training programs include 10th planet fundamentals, Mixed Level Jiu-Jitsu, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu, and Takedowns for Jiu-Jitsu. Striking instruction is provided through Striking Fundamentals classes covering kick boxing through mitt work and drills. Youth martial artists can enroll in 10th planet Kids Jiu-Jitsu, with sessions organized for Kids ages 5-12.
Sumter, SC
Team Robinson MMA & Fitness is located at 337 West Liberty Street, Sumter, South Carolina. Visitors and prospective students can call the front desk at (803) 236-0803. Operating hours run Mon - Fri 5:30pm - 9:00pm and Saturday 11:15am - 1.00pm. New participants can take advantage of a First Class Free offer to sample classes. The academy is led by Jerome Robinson, Owner of Team Robinson MMA & Fitness and Owner, Mixed Martial Arts. The instructional staff also features Desmond Smalls, Boxing Coach, alongside Alethia Jackson, Fitness Trainer. Combat and conditioning programs include Adult Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Adult Boxing, Ladies Kickboxing, and Pro Fit Bootcamp. Youth martial arts instruction features Lil' Warriors for children 4-7 years old alongside intermediate mixed martial arts classes for youth 8-12 years old.