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Fight To Win Spartanburg
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Spartanburg, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ftwspartanburg.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (864) 497-2223
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 5–7 PM |
The classes they run
“Both my son and myself have been taking several classes a week for a couple months and I have nothing but good things to say about coach Ben and the ftw spartanburg gym.”
“Ben, is a great coach he holds classes and open mat jiu jitsu nearly everyday for adults.”
“It's always fun to get some good cardio here while learning some self-defense techniques.”
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What members say
“Ben holder ( owner/coach) is an extremely knowledgeable and talented practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and above all very personable guy.”
“They are some of the most down to earth and respectful people I have ever met.”
“I met Ben back in 2013 when he taught me a technique that I used to win several competition grappling matches (no lie, at least 30).”
“I met Ben back in 2013 when he taught me a technique that I used to win several competition grappling matches (no lie, at least 30).”
“Ben received his black belt from Royce Gracie himself.”
“The adult classes are focused but always have an emphasis on safety and being respectful to eachother.”
From the reviews
Awesome school! Ben received his black belt from Royce Gracie himself. Awesome teacher and coach as well as the entire team.
5 stars isn’t enough but it’s all Google will allow. I met Ben back in 2013 when he taught me a technique that I used to win several competition grappling matches (no lie, at least 30). We’ve been training together for eleven years and every time I see him him shows me a new concept or technique that changes my game.
My interest in Jiu Jitsu started after hearing several people talk highly about it on different podcasts. After a quick google search, I found Fight To Win Spartanburg. I have been training Jiu Jitsu for about an year and have only positive things to say about it. My one regret is not starting sooner!
Great school with excellent instruction. Friendly environment, excellent facility. If you are looking for BJJ instruction in Spartansburg, I HIGHLY recommended Fight to Win and Ben Holder (Instructor).
Your first BJJ class at Fight To Win Spartanburg
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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