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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Greenville
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Greenville, 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliancegreenville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 864-263-3812
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–1 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My Son did Jiu Jitsu at this gym and we have nothing but great things to say about this place.”
“I seem to remember telling someone way back when I graduated high school that I would never run another sprint, as long as I lived.”
“I visited Greenville for a week long business trip and needed a place to train to prep for an upcoming jiu jitsu tournament.”
“Everyone was very friendly, and the coaches all but gave me a private lesson during the rolls.”
“You can train at the beginner and intermediate levels, and also at advanced and the advanced classes are like they should be.”
Other martial arts here
“I became toned within a year and a half just from simple exercises, but what made me love it was the Juijutsu and judo training.”
What members say
“Best Jiu Jitsu program in the upstate, full schedule of classes and great instruction.”
“You can train at the beginner and intermediate levels, and also at advanced and the advanced classes are like they should be.”
“Family vibe, no drama, it’s family friendly, and can get you competition ready if you want to compete.”
“If you’re looking for a place to work out, this gym has everything you need: turf, cardio machines, barbells, bumper plates, etc.”
“My kids love there coaches and enjoy there time there.”
“I visited Greenville for a week long business trip and needed a place to train to prep for an upcoming jiu jitsu tournament.”
From the reviews
I visited Greenville for a week long business trip and needed a place to train to prep for an upcoming jiu jitsu tournament. I didn’t really know what to expect when I found Alliance Champions Center on Google Maps but I was pleasantly surprised by the high caliber jiu jitsu and the facility itself.
My son is in the kids BJJ class. It has been extremely beneficial to his health as well as his confidence. The trainers are great. Update: After watching my son train for a year, I decided to take the plunge as an overweight, out of shape, 30 year old. It has been a great experience so far.
I went there for a few years. It was fun and active. I became toned within a year and a half just from simple exercises, but what made me love it was the Juijutsu and judo training. Every Friday is fight day. I would roll and spar with all kinds of people and even lose to my superiors.
It's been great for my family. My kids love there coaches and enjoy there time there. I have been training for about a year and a half. It's been life changing. When I signed up I was told "welcome to the team" and that's exactly what it is the members are always encouraging and courteous.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Greenville
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Greenville comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Greenville
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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