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Hanahan Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hanahan, South Carolina

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 (ages 5–10) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule hanahanjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 770-317-7109

Hours

Monday 4:15–6:45 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4:15–6:45 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 Hanahan Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“He continues to review and build upon the fundamentals to lay a solid foundation.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 9 mentions

“Cares about you or your children's development and understanding of technique.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Great training environment for all levels and ages.”

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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 Hanahan Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Sean is an excellent instructor; I have two kids enrolled and they love it.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“He continues to review and build upon the fundamentals to lay a solid foundation.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Our daughter loves it and is thriving”

From the reviews

This is a great gym. Sean is a fantastic instructor and an even better person. Extremely knowledgeable in jiu jitsu. Cares about you or your children's development and understanding of technique. If you are looking for a great place to learn jiu Jitsu, I highly recommend this program.

★★★★★ — Rodger, Sep 2024

My son is 8 and brand new to Jiu jitsu. Sean is a super knowledgeable and patient coach. He continues to review and build upon the fundamentals to lay a solid foundation. We are thrilled to have found his class!

★★★★★ — Mclain, Jan 2024

My son loves Jiu Jitsu. He's learning so much and growing more confident. Sean is awesome with the kids, he's patient and fun. All the kids have a blast

★★★★★ — Kayla, Nov 2024

My family loves training at Hanahan Jiu Jitsu. Sean is an excellent instructor; I have two kids enrolled and they love it. I stay for the adult class and have learned so much. Great training environment for all levels and ages. Cannot recommend it enough.

★★★★★ — Cliff, Mar 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Hanahan Jiu Jitsu

Hanahan 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Hanahan 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.

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 Hanahan Jiu Jitsu

Hawks Nest - Multipurpose Room, 1177 Williams Ln, Hanahan, SC29410

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