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Heritage Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Moncks Corner, 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
- 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 4–15) — 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
- 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 heritagebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-810-0730
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He took the time to explain how classes are run and what beginners can expect, which made the gym feel approachable even for someone just visiting.”
What members say
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find a welcoming environment that pushes you to improve.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find a welcoming environment that pushes you to improve.”
“He doesn’t just teach techniques, he genuinely cares about helping people grow, both on and off the mat.”
From the reviews
I’ve known Dennis for a long time, and one thing has always been true: he’s passionate about jiu jitsu. He doesn’t just teach techniques, he genuinely cares about helping people grow, both on and off the mat. If you’re in Moncks Corner and looking for a place to train, Heritage Jiu Jitsu is an easy recommendation.
I have been training with the owner for years and his style of teaching is great for students of all levels. Some instructors are good at bjj but not the best at teaching, and some are good at teaching but don't have the skills to back it up, but when you have an instructor who is great at both it helps form your…
Heritage is a family friendly safe place to train BJJ. The lessons learned at this gym by Professor Dennis have not only had impact on my Jiu Jitsu but how I approach everyday problems!
Heritage Jiu Jitsu is a very knowledgeable friendly atmosphere to learn and grow.
New to BJJ? Start at Heritage Jiu Jitsu
Heritage 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 Heritage 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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