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Fusion Grappling Club

5 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Beaufort, South Carolina

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule fusiongrapplingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 843-732-1822

Hours

Monday 6–8 pm
Tuesday 5–8 pm
Wednesday 6–8 pm
Thursday 5–8 pm
Friday 6–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
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 Fusion Grappling Club, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“it can feel like you’re the kid getting picked last for dodgeball every gym class.”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“as a woman, going to a new gym is scary.”

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🩳 No-Gi 3 mentions

“What’s unique about Fusion Grappling is they combine the take down game ( No Gi and Gi) with the Jiu Jitsu and they are a leg lockers!”

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🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

“Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, the instructors will push you to become the best version of yourself.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“The coaches are great and actually take time to help you one on one.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I’ve gained so much confidence in my self-defense skills since going there.”

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🌱 Beginners 13 mentions

“The training is excellent for all levels, and every coach genuinely wants you to improve it’s never about the money, but about the love and passion for the art.”

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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 Fusion Grappling Club — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo 16 mentions

“I'm brand new to Judo, and while I was intimidated to try it at first, the instructors and other members here are so kind and welcoming and helpful!”

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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 92 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 26 mentions

“but i never felt that way at fusion- the coaches and the other students are super welcoming, and just want to share the sport that they love and help you reach your goals.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 30 mentions

“I'm brand new to Judo, and while I was intimidated to try it at first, the instructors and other members here are so kind and welcoming and helpful!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The coaches are phenomenal, even as someone who doesn't pick things up instantly, I've found their patience and teaching style make every technique easy to grasp.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and great with kids.”

active competition team 5 mentions

“Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, the instructors will push you to become the best version of yourself.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“(also, the gym is very clean, which is pretty important in a sweaty stinky sport where you roll around on the ground)”

From the reviews

I’ve been training at Fusion for the last few months and I’ve had a great experience! Being a beginner in BJJ the staff and instructors have given me great guidance and helped me to grow in the sport!

★★★★★ — Parker, Apr 2025

Fusion is an incredible place to train. As someone who was completely new to BJJ and Judo, I’m extremely thankful for the guidance, patience, and welcoming atmosphere at Fusion.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Dec 2025

Fusion is a great place for any grappler to train. I’ve trained at several different gyms but Fusion is hands down by far the best one I’ve ever trained at. The BJJ program is supplemented with Judo, giving competitive athletes a huge advantage on their feet.

★★★★★ — Anatoly, Dec 2025

Fusion has been an incredible experience. From day one, I was welcomed like a long-time member; the environment is exceptionally friendly and inclusive. The coaches are phenomenal, even as someone who doesn't pick things up instantly, I've found their patience and teaching style make every technique easy to grasp.

★★★★★ — Kem, Mar 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Fusion Grappling Club

Fusion Grappling Club comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Fusion Grappling Club

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 Fusion Grappling Club

20 Maxine Ln Suite A, Beaufort, SC29906

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