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Folly Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Charleston, South Carolina
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 follyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (843) 345-8152
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–10 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–10 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–10 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30–10 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kids programs, women only classes, fundamentals or advance classes.”
“Kids programs, women only classes, fundamentals or advance classes.”
“The newest BJJ gym in the Charleston area; tons of mat space, clean facility, wide variety of classes for all experience levels, and high level instruction in both gi and no gi.”
“The newest BJJ gym in the Charleston area; tons of mat space, clean facility, wide variety of classes for all experience levels, and high level instruction in both gi and no gi.”
“From the casual beginner to the seasoned competitor, there is always something for someone to learn here.”
“I stopped by Folly BJJ for an open mat and I was very impressed with the level there.”
“We all left the self-defense session feeling strong and confident, and all were interested in taking more classes!”
“Great jiu jitsu instruction for all skill levels, from beginners to competitive grapplers, and they have some comp/wrestling classes as well.”
Other martial arts here
“All bases are covered with many years of experience in the gi, no gi, wrestling, judo, and more.”
“Great jiu jitsu instruction for all skill levels, from beginners to competitive grapplers, and they have some comp/wrestling classes as well.”
What members say
“If you have trained pick a class, some of the best instructors I’ve seen and know teach here and you will not be disappointed.”
“The students and coach were super welcoming and I had a very good time rolling with everyone, and I'm looking forward to seeing them again during my next SC visit.”
“The students and coach were super welcoming and I had a very good time rolling with everyone, and I'm looking forward to seeing them again during my next SC visit.”
“Very technical breakdowns of technique, good training partners and a great environment!”
“Kids programs, women only classes, fundamentals or advance classes.”
“From the casual beginner to the seasoned competitor, there is always something for someone to learn here.”
From the reviews
I have trained with the leadership of this gym for over a decade, and many of the upper belts for a similar timeframe. You will not find a better gym culture anywhere in the Lowcountry. All bases are covered with many years of experience in the gi, no gi, wrestling, judo, and more.
Awesome people to train with, great facility to train in! Great jiu jitsu instruction for all skill levels, from beginners to competitive grapplers, and they have some comp/wrestling classes as well. The mat space is incredible and very well maintained.
As someone who has had the privilege to live in a few major cities and travel to smaller ones for work, I have trained at many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms across the United States. Generally speaking, each gym will vary in instruction quality, class availability, mat space, and student dynamics.
Everyone needs to check out Folly Jiu Jitsu. Just a great place to train. If your a beginner you’ll get a level of instruction that rarely exists. If you have trained pick a class, some of the best instructors I’ve seen and know teach here and you will not be disappointed. Hobby Jiu Jitsu or competition your thing?
New to BJJ? Start at Folly Jiu Jitsu
Folly 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 Folly 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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