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Carolina Family Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rock Hill, 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 — 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 carolinafamilyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-850-8539
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are amazing and this has be a great place for my son to learn how to better defend himself and getting some quality exercise and life skills in the process.”
“The facility is new and clean and they have a good schedule of various style of classes (Gi & No-Gi, Kids & Adults).”
“Came by as a visitor from out of town , for their open mat .”
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What members say
“Coach Joey and Janae have been very welcoming and they've put together quite a fantastic program!”
“We have seen a big change in our son's confidence and attitude towards challenging things.”
From the reviews
This is a great school. The instructors are very experienced and give detailed instructions on each new position. It is a family oriented gym with kids and adult classes.
Best BJJ gym around! The coaches are fantastic with our son and I’m excited to start the ladies only fitness class!
I came to check out the school and immediately saw the good vibes that the owners have generated. Coach Joey was so hospitable and very welcoming. The staff were amazing as well. Super knowledgeable and always eager to help you learn.
Carolina Family Jui Jitsu has become a place my son begs to go to daily. He is learning a ton of new skills in a sport he has no previous experience in. Joey and Janae, the assistants and class helpers are kind but firm. They eased my son in and make sure everyone is having fun while learning in a safe environment.
New to BJJ? Start at Carolina Family Jiu Jitsu
Carolina Family 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 Carolina Family 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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