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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Easley
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Easley, South Carolina
Part of Alliance
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliancejjeasley.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (864) 704-4233
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a beginner, it is very encouraging to see experienced martial artists Take the time and show you the proper techniques and the reasoning behind them.”
“My son and I are doing classes together and we have nothing but great things to say about all aspects of this gym.”
“Overall, the academy provides a transformative experience for anyone looking to improve their fitness, learn self-defense, or compete, making it highly recommended.”
“Overall, the academy provides a transformative experience for anyone looking to improve their fitness, learn self-defense, or compete, making it highly recommended.”
“As a beginner, it is very encouraging to see experienced martial artists Take the time and show you the proper techniques and the reasoning behind them.”
What members say
“Kenny is an incredible coach, and I can’t think of anyone better to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey with!”
“As a beginner, it is very encouraging to see experienced martial artists Take the time and show you the proper techniques and the reasoning behind them.”
“If you’re a man, woman, big, or small, you can expect a safe, welcoming environment with top notch BJJ to fit into your style.”
“He has a huge knowledge of techniques and is able to hone in on what you need specifically to improve your game while still making time for everyone on the mat.”
“Overall, the academy provides a transformative experience for anyone looking to improve their fitness, learn self-defense, or compete, making it highly recommended.”
“From the beginning instruction with Kenny to the group that I get the pleasure of training with each week, I have never been challenged and encouraged as I have through alliance.”
From the reviews
I am new to Jiu Jitsu and had an awesome experience getting instruction from Kenny. He has a calming demeanor and easy to follow instructional flow. You can really tell how much he cares by how he listens and educates. Couldn't recommend Kenny and Easley Jiu Jitsu more!
Kenny is an incredible coach, and I can’t think of anyone better to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey with! I remember being very nervous in my beginning days, and Kenny was always so patient, calm, and helpful. I’ve developed so many great techniques and little tricks from training with him over the years.
I have recently started my martial arts training Alliance Jiu Jitsu of Easley. I was a wrestler in a previous life. My son and I are doing classes together and we have nothing but great things to say about all aspects of this gym.
My young son has started training there and my wife and I have been nothing short of impressed in short order. All the other students are kind, respectful, and exceedingly tolerant of the "new guy." This obviously comes from coach Kenny and his team because it is ubiquitous and absolute.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Easley
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Easley comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Easley
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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