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Believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Moncks Corner, South Carolina
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 (ages 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 believejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (843) 585-3465
Hours
| Monday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great mix of basics, fundamentals, and Gi/No-Gi on the schedule.”
“Both Randy and Jimmy are naturals with kids (I havent personally seen the other coaches with the kids yet so cant comment).”
“As a woman everyone works to make you feel comfortable and included.”
“Great mix of basics, fundamentals, and Gi/No-Gi on the schedule.”
“There are two no-gi evenings, and an open mat on Sunday but it's the same time as church.”
“We were looking for a self defense class and Believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu came highly recommended.”
“Incredible instructors, family friendly, beginner friendly, competitive, all the good things!”
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What members say
“Coach Flavia and Professor Randy are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve—no matter your skill level.”
“Incredible instructors, family friendly, beginner friendly, competitive, all the good things!”
“Small family owned buisness so you feel like family everyone is willing to help anyone with anything inside the gym or outside .”
“Learn some great modern Brazilian jiujitsu techniques and works your physical and mental like you wouldn’t believe .”
“My kids love attending their practice, they are learning incredible life long skills and having fun doing it.”
“-the coaching is excellent -run by understanding and compassionate people -very reasonably priced, not "cheap" but very affordable.”
From the reviews
Before moving to this area, I trained at other gyms. I found Believe BJJ a great place to learn and train. Professor Randy is organized and detail oriented. The beginner class is good for advanced and beginner alike because the techniques are taught in a way that you can always learn something new and improve on what…
Great place to train. -the coaching is excellent -run by understanding and compassionate people -very reasonably priced, not "cheap" but very affordable. The homeschool program is phenomenal (3 mornings a week).
We have loved Professor Randy and Coach Flavia’s homeschool class! Convenient times and days (10 am MWF), convenient location in a nice facility, and EXCELLENT instruction. My kiddo has been doing Jiu Jitsu for several years, and within months showed strong improvement under their direction.
Randy is an outstanding coach! I highly recommend him to anyone in the area. He teaches excellent techniques, and I truly enjoyed every practice I attended. Randy loves the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I truly feel his passion in there with every class he teaches. The team at Believe Jiu Jitsu is fantastic.
New to BJJ? Start at Believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Believe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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