Great Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Great Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu provides martial arts education and technical ground fighting instruction at 2040 Carolina Pl Dr in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The academy serves martial artists, children, and adult practitioners across Fort Mill and neighboring communities. Instruction is directed by head coach and owner Professor Jeremy Arel, who began formal training after being influenced by his uncle, Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee Robert Arel. The teaching roster features business manager and instructor Professor Johnny Lea, who received his black belt from Arel in May 2022, kids program director Professor Evan Goyette, who earned his black belt in October 2020, Professor Nelson Mercado, a black belt with over fifteen years of practice, and black belt instructors Patrick Saleeby and Derek Barker. Course offerings encompass adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, foundational technique clinics, live sparring, and structured Kids Martial Arts programs emphasizing discipline and athletic development.