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Rilion Gracie Greenville
5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Greer, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riliongraciegreenville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 864-444-4141
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–10 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 2–4 pm |
The classes they run
“My son is VERY high energy and Professor Totty does a wonderful job keeping him engaged while balancing patience with discipline.”
“There are plenty of adults, teens, and womens classes available for any older folks.”
“There are plenty of adults, teens, and womens classes available for any older folks.”
“Was able to train here for about a month before having to leave again and would recommend this gym to anyone whether you’re brand new to the sport or are an experienced grappler.”
What members say
“Professor Totty is the best and keeps jiu-jitsu to its roots.”
“Rilion Gracie Greer deserves full recognition for the consistent quality of instruction by Totty and the welcoming atmosphere, he makes everyone feel like family.”
“Rilion Gracie Greer deserves full recognition for the consistent quality of instruction by Totty and the welcoming atmosphere, he makes everyone feel like family.”
“My son is learning the fundamentals while having a blast and that’s what it is all about for the kids.”
“The conditioning classes have been a great way to improve my cardio and I've even lost nearly 15 pounds in 3 months.”
“My children and myself have gained so much self confidence and enjoy the whole family training together with Dad.”
From the reviews
My 7 year old son was looking for a place to train while we were away from home. When we walked in, we immediately liked the tight knit vibe. Professor Totty was great. He was personable face to face, but you could tell he knew what he was about on the mat.
Great atmosphere and staff! It was the perfect place to get my little ones started with jui-jitsu. There are plenty of adults, teens, and womens classes available for any older folks. In addition to martial arts, my kiddos are learning discipline, respect, and confidence.
Rilion Gracie Greer deserves full recognition for the consistent quality of instruction by Totty and the welcoming atmosphere, he makes everyone feel like family.
We LOVE Rilion Gracie! My son is VERY high energy and Professor Totty does a wonderful job keeping him engaged while balancing patience with discipline. My son is learning the fundamentals while having a blast and that’s what it is all about for the kids.
New to BJJ? Start at Rilion Gracie Greenville
Rilion Gracie Greenville 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 Rilion Gracie Greenville
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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