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Swampfox Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Florence, South Carolina
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
- 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 swampfoxjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-773-0146
Hours
| Monday | 8:15 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:15 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:15 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:15 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The atmosphere is welcoming, family-friendly, and supportive, which makes it a great environment for both kids and adults.”
“As a woman training in martial arts, this community really makes me feel cared for and safe.”
“If you are looking for a place to go do a hard workout, learn self defense, become a competitor or even just exercise in good community this is definitely the place to be at!”
“Have come to a few open mats after work and appreciate the great rolls and environment!”
“If you are looking for a place to go do a hard workout, learn self defense, become a competitor or even just exercise in good community this is definitely the place to be at!”
“Whether you’re just starting your journey or 10 years in, this place accommodates all levels of experience.”
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What members say
“He’s learned so much, has gained so much confidence, and has amazing coaches.”
“Everyone is welcoming, the instructors are patient and really know what they’re doing, and they make you feel comfortable no matter your experience level.”
“Everyone is welcoming, the instructors are patient and really know what they’re doing, and they make you feel comfortable no matter your experience level.”
“I was immediately welcomed, shown good easy to follow technique, ending with challenging yet fun rolls.”
“If you are looking for a place to go do a hard workout, learn self defense, become a competitor or even just exercise in good community this is definitely the place to be at!”
“Great gym with world class instructors and filled with good people.”
From the reviews
Best gym in Florence, hands-down. Spencer is fantastic, the facility is amazing and the instruction is top-notch. I’ve done jiu-jitsu all around the country, and swampfox is top-tier. If you want fun, clean and safe training environment. This is the place to go.
Let me start off by saying: I absolutely love this place and everyone in it. About a year ago, I was looking for a way to stay active while working full-time in an office, and high-impact sports and running on treadmills were out of the question for health reasons.
I moved to Sumter, SC from Brazil two years ago, and one of my biggest priorities was to continue training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while preserving the true roots of the sport — unity, collaboration, empathy, and taking care of your training partners.
Based on my personal experience, I can confidently say that the members of this gym are amiable and welcoming. They are always willing to lend a helping hand by showing you various moves, giving tips, and even practicing with you.
New to BJJ? Start at Swampfox Jiujitsu
Swampfox 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 Swampfox 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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