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Spartanburg Jiujitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Spartanburg, 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
- 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 (ages 5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spartanburgjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (864) 357-2085
Hours
| Monday | 7–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 7–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6–9 PM |
| Sunday | 2–5 PM |
The classes they run
“The owner, Brandon, has a remarkable way with children, my daughter comes home from every class inspired, more confident, and excited to return.”
“It’s a Great place to learn jiujitsu, to prepare for tournaments for Kids and Adults.”
“This is the place to learn self defense as well as preparing for competition.”
“The classes are open to all levels of ability and designed to promote personal growth and a sense of fellowship.”
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What members say
“Great instructors for teaching the art of jiu jitsu whether it's for kids or adults!”
“The classes are open to all levels of ability and designed to promote personal growth and a sense of fellowship.”
“Very welcoming helpful to a person who doesnt know the first thing about bjj!”
“If you’re looking for a gym with lots of great competition and great people look no further.”
From the reviews
I love this place!! This place very good for kids and adults that are interested in Jiu-Jitsu. The people there are very nice and friendly, and they all work as a team. The coaches there know what they are doing and they are great at teaching Jiu-Jitsu.
The instructors are awesome and are open and engaging. I have never known them to have anything other than the best interests of the individual student as their primary concern. The classes are open to all levels of ability and designed to promote personal growth and a sense of fellowship.
My first time visiting this place felt like home to me! Great people on and off the mats!! Family oriented and just an all around wonderful place! Great instructors for teaching the art of jiu jitsu whether it's for kids or adults! I love this place!!!!!
This is the absolute best place to train in the upstate. This is the place to learn self defense as well as preparing for competition. You will get in great shape and learn so much in the process. Kids and Adults of all kinds are welcomed!
New to BJJ? Start at Spartanburg Jiujitsu
Spartanburg Jiujitsu 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 Spartanburg Jiujitsu
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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