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Viktos Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Charleston, 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
- 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 viktosbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-769-4229
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Training with my kids and peers alike gives us all an empowered confidence.”
“Zach, JB, Cody and Justin coach the elder hobbyist white belt with the same enthusiasm as the seasoned competitor.”
“I was in town on travel for a few days and called in to see if the gym had an open mat.”
“I definitely recommend this class to anyone that’s wanting to grow stronger, have access to a healthy environment that feels like family, and to learn self defense.”
“The Viktos coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming to all skill levels.”
What members say
“I’m a 6am guy and having JB coach us has been fantastic. Super knowledgeable and well traveled so he comes with an expansive skill set that has helped my game immensely.”
“Being new to the sport I was worried I’d be out of place but Zach and the members at Viktos were super welcoming and helpful as I was learning the technical aspect of BJJ.”
“Being new to the sport I was worried I’d be out of place but Zach and the members at Viktos were super welcoming and helpful as I was learning the technical aspect of BJJ.”
“The facility is clean and well-maintained, and the class structure is well thought out, with a great balance of technique, drilling, and live rolls.”
“Calm, driven, and focused.”
From the reviews
Being new to the sport I was worried I’d be out of place but Zach and the members at Viktos were super welcoming and helpful as I was learning the technical aspect of BJJ. There was no judgement and I would highly recommend!
Zach is a phenomenal coach! I definitely recommend this class to anyone that’s wanting to grow stronger, have access to a healthy environment that feels like family, and to learn self defense.
I’ve been at Viktos for almost two years and it’s been amazing. I’ve been going to the 6am class where JB is the instructor and he does such a great job structuring the classes and teaching.. very detail oriented. Fantastic group of people.
This gym is great! Great coaches and really good at teaching! Our kids attend and the kids group is great.
New to BJJ? Start at Viktos Jiu Jitsu
Viktos Jiu Jitsu 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 Viktos 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.
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