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Crush Kickboxing

5 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Little River, South Carolina

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 5–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule crushkickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (843) 321-8899

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Crush Kickboxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 24 mentions

“I had the opportunity to train the most attentive, well-mannered and best children in the world, thanks to their parents for their excellent upbringing!”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“What I really appreciate is that it’s not just for seasoned fighters or people aiming to compete.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Crush is teaching him self defense, how to express respect for his peers and authority, technique and self respect/the importance of self care.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“It’s a place where both beginners and experienced fighters can grow, side by side.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Crush Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“My 5-year-old son recently started training at Crush Kickboxing, and I also jumped back into Muay Thai here.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 16 mentions

“I registered for kickboxing fitness thinking it may help me with some extra pounds I'm caring and increase my stamina.”

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🎽 Karate

“Not like the typical Karate classes where they have to be still and quiet.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 82 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Coach Michael and Garrett are great at encouraging the kids and keeping them focused.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Whether you’re simply curious, training for fitness or weight loss, or pursuing competition, the environment is welcoming, respectful, and true to the discipline.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“Whether you’re simply curious, training for fitness or weight loss, or pursuing competition, the environment is welcoming, respectful, and true to the discipline.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Crush is teaching him self defense, how to express respect for his peers and authority, technique and self respect/the importance of self care.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Highly recommend these classes to anyone looking for a great way to keep their kids active and build important life skills.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My son absolutely loves this class! He loves his new friends and his Coach!”

From the reviews

My 5-year-old son recently started training at Crush Kickboxing, and I also jumped back into Muay Thai here. I look forward to every Tuesday and Thursday the classes are an absolute blast.

★★★★★ — James, Sep 2025

I decided to try something different. I work regularly in a gym setting with weights but absolutely loathe cardio . I registered for kickboxing fitness thinking it may help me with some extra pounds I'm caring and increase my stamina. The impact this decision has made is incredible.

★★★★★ — Scott, Dec 2025

We love Crush! We were moving and we had a lot going on since August, so we went through a lot of changes. Crush has given our son a sense of belonging along with more self discipline and more skills necessary to defend himself. He loves every class, and I highly recommend them.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jul 2024

Crush Kickboxing is absolutely phenomenal!!! We have been going to two classes each week and it is often the highlight of our day! From the first class all the coaches have made us feel so welcome. They create a supportive and fun atmosphere! We are brand new to kickboxing and could not ask for a better experience.

★★★★★ — Rae, Feb 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Crush Kickboxing

Crush Kickboxing 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Crush Kickboxing

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Crush Kickboxing

304 SC-90 Unit D2, Little River, SC29566

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