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High Performance Gym
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mauldin, 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.
Gym with conditioning and strength-training classes that's also home to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule highperformancegym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (864) 735-8808
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He creates a positive, disciplined environment where kids can thrive while learning both sparring techniques and conditioning.”
“This is a great place to train Jiu Jitsu, Gi and no-Gi.”
“It's a welcoming environment and I would highly recommend High performance Gym to anyone interested in self defense.”
“The gym itself well-maintained, and welcoming to all skill levels, which makes it a perfect place for beginners and advanced.”
What members say
“Coach Clay is the best and has the personality to work with everyone and get the best out of them.”
“The gym itself well-maintained, and welcoming to all skill levels, which makes it a perfect place for beginners and advanced.”
“Clay and Elizabeth Burwell not only know what they are talking about when it comes to fitness and training, they are friendly and encouraging.”
“He creates a positive, disciplined environment where kids can thrive while learning both sparring techniques and conditioning.”
“He creates a positive, disciplined environment where kids can thrive while learning both sparring techniques and conditioning.”
“The Jiu Jitsu is solid, the mats are cleaned regularly, and the team environment is great!”
From the reviews
High Performance Gym is simply the best gym I have ever been to. There is no comparison…none! This is not like any “ordinary gym”, this gym is a place where everyone is welcome.
I can’t state enough how amazing this place is. This gym offers a wide assortment of strength training tools, coupled with decades of experience held by its instructors and trainers.
Update - been rolling here almost 1.5 years. Still nothing but the best atmosphere. You will be challenged in a way that makes you better. And I will tell you the other students are like family to me. They are all out to help you get better. Don't be intimidated. Come out and check it out for an AWESOME experience.
We’ve been part of this jiu-jitsu academy for over a year now, and it has been an incredible experience for our family. Clay is an amazing coach and mentor to our young sons. He has instilled discipline, confidence, respect, and perseverance in a way that really sticks with them both on and off the mat.
New to BJJ? Start at High Performance Gym
High Performance Gym 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.
Your first BJJ class at High Performance Gym
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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