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North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense

4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Augusta, South Carolina

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Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 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 North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 23 mentions

“Frank, Krista and Kristen (I hope I spelled the names right) are great with the kids and we feel they learn more than just karate there.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“I’m very impressed with the school and highly recommend it for all of your martial art and self defense needs.”

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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 North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“My kids have been training MMA at NAMA for over one and a half years now.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“My kids take karate, BJJ, and kick boxing and I take cardio and full contact kick boxing there.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 6 mentions

“I have also participated in Self-Defense, Kickboxing and Yoga classes and thoroughly enjoyed the instructors.”

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🎽 Karate 6 mentions

“Frank, Krista and Kristen (I hope I spelled the names right) are great with the kids and we feel they learn more than just karate there.”

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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 75 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“Frank Beall and his staff are like family with everyone that walks in the door and they genuinely care about all of their students.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“My son gets real karate instruction, I’m doing cardio kickboxing and losing weight at a great rate.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son and daughter love karate and jiu jitsu and I loved the self defense class.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 5 mentions

“My son gets real karate instruction, I’m doing cardio kickboxing and losing weight at a great rate.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“My son's self-esteem, independence, and overall maturity have grown significantly since we started a little over two years ago.”

From the reviews

Our 5 year old has been taking Karate for over a year here and it has helped change his attitude/attention a lot. I started cardio kickboxing a couple months ago and love it! I am not in shape (yet) and have never felt like I don't belong in the class.

★★★★★ — Amy, Nov 2018

My son has been a student of Sensei Frank Beall for a little over a year now. I signed him up hoping he would get guidance on how to deal with his anger and to boost his confidence. With understanding, structure, and patience, my son has received so much more.

★★★★★ — Melissa, May 2016

This school is solid. With a knowledgeable staff, safe learning environment, classes for all ages and levels of expertise, great equipment, facilities and an open minded approach to various styles of martial arts that work, why would you go somewhere else?

★★★★★ — Larry, Apr 2016

A great value, experience and learning environment. My kids take karate, BJJ, and kick boxing and I take cardio and full contact kick boxing there. The instructors are knowledgeable and friendly. It is a very positive, family friendly school.

★★★★★ — Eric, Jul 2015

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Your first BJJ class at North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense

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 North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense

505 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC29841

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