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Lake Murray Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gilbert, South Carolina

BJJ gym Free trial Competition team

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  • 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
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule lakemurrayjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (803) 381-1442

Hours

Monday 5–6:30 AM, 6–8 PM
Tuesday 5–6:30 AM, 7–8 PM
Wednesday 5–6:30 AM, 6–8 PM
Thursday 5–6:30 AM, 6–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11:30 AM
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 Lake Murray Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team

“Instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and there's no pressure to compete.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Dropped in for an Open Mat everyone was so welcoming as soon as I walked in the door.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Highly recommended for anyone who is wanting to pursue learning self defense or just overall wants to see what their body and mind are capable of.”

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

🥊 Muay Thai 4 mentions

“This place has changed my life, before i started coming here i was out of shape , the Muay Thai classes have help me become more active and have fun while doing it.”

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🤼 Judo 3 mentions

“They offer high quality BJJ instruction, Muay Thai and something you don't see too commonly in the local area, Judo!”

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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 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Best gym by far I ever been too , Owner Daniel Navy vet is one of the best coaches I’ve run into throughout my life playing 4 different sports growing up .”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The gym emphasizes a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, so all you need to bring is a positive attitude and comfortable workout attire.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 13 mentions

“Other supporting instructors Zeb , Jeremy, Larry and Brian are just as supportive and easy to learn and train with , highly recommend .”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The coaches are great Daniel, Joe and Alex are able to break it down to allow you to learn the technique no matter the skill level.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“This is a great gym for those looking to give it a first try or experienced athlete.”

From the reviews

Clean and friendly gym with jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, and judo instruction. Owner/Instructor Daniel is very talented and creates a fun gym culture. Great place to train - stop in if you’re new, experienced, or in town visiting.

★★★★★ — Ryan, May 2025

Awesome school! Dropped in for an Open Mat everyone was so welcoming as soon as I walked in the door. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re going through the area! Great place to train jiu jitsu!

★★★★★ — Andrew, Apr 2025

I highly recommend checking out Lake Murray Jiu Jitsu if you’ve ever thought of seeing what jiu jitsu is all about. There is excellent instruction from Daniel and a lot of good guys to train with.

★★★★★ — Justin, Sep 2023

Great place to train! Super chill and welcoming, it is the optimal environment for learning Jiu Jitsu.

★★★★★ — Timothy, Jul 2023

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Your first BJJ class at Lake Murray 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 Lake Murray Jiu Jitsu

1432 Spring Hill Rd B, Gilbert, SC29054

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