HomeSouth CarolinaFlorence › Ozone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Ozone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Florence, South Carolina

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ozonebjj.co — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 843-250-4993

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

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 Ozone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They give you raw and transparent feedback because they want you to feel better about yourself, secure in knowing you will know how to protect yourself, and learn discipline.”

All gyms that run self-defense →

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Ozone is an incredible place to train, for both beginners and seasoned athletes.”

All gyms that run beginners →

🧒 Kids BJJ

“The owner and instructor of this place is awesome with kids!”

All gyms that run kids bjj →

Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Ozone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Been in and out of mma & jiu jitsu around 20 years.”

Other gyms that also teach mma →

🦵 Kickboxing

“The ability to learn BJJ and kickboxing at the same gym is great for anyone interested in getting a well rounded defense capability.”

Other gyms that also teach kickboxing →

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 85 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Cliff and Paige are two of the best coaches I have ever worked with in Martial Arts Always a cheerful environment and good vibes!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Ozone is an incredible place to train, for both beginners and seasoned athletes.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“If you’re looking to learn real BJJ and be around good people, I definitely recommend checking it out.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“A place for new and old BJJ people are able to come together for a great workout, laughs and exercise.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“They give you raw and transparent feedback because they want you to feel better about yourself, secure in knowing you will know how to protect yourself, and learn discipline.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training at Cliff White's jiu-jitsu gym for about a year now, and it's been an amazing experience. The atmosphere is super welcoming, no matter your skill level. Cliff is an awesome instructor – he's patient, knowledgeable, and really focuses on helping you improve.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Mar 2026

Honestly, I’ve never trained with Cliff Ozone BJJ. However, we have had multiple conversations via calls and texts messages. I am very impressed by his care for other people, even people he doesn’t know.

★★★★★ — Benjamin, Mar 2026

Ozone is a wonderful gym. Cliff and the others are very welcoming and inviting to any newcomers. The ability to learn BJJ and kickboxing at the same gym is great for anyone interested in getting a well rounded defense capability. Would HIGHLY recommend Ozone to anyone either new OR experienced.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Mar 2026

Ozone is an incredible place to train, for both beginners and seasoned athletes. The instructors are very knowledgeable and truly invested in every student's growth, which translates to success on the mats. It’s more than just a gym; its community and support.

★★★★★ — Jose, Mar 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 85 reviews →

New to BJJ? Start at Ozone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Ozone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Ozone Brazilian 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 Ozone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

1735 S Irby St, Florence, SC29505

Get directions Instagram · Facebook

More BJJ gyms near Florence

Funky Flow Fitness and Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

167 N Dargan St, Florence, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 7+

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

2.7 miles away

Swampfox Jiujitsu

5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

1717 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

2.9 miles away

All BJJ gyms in Florence, SC →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this gym? Claim your listing — it's free.