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BJJ Gyms in South Carolina
85 BJJ gyms across 36 cities in South Carolina — including 49 with a free trial, 65 beginner-friendly, and 77 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and South Carolina now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in South Carolina
- Charleston
- Mt Pleasant
- North Charleston
- Greenville
- Anderson
- North Augusta
- Rock Hill
- Summerville
- Bluffton
- Florence
- Fort Mill
- Myrtle Beach
- Columbia
- Easley
- Gilbert
- Greenwood
- Little River
- Moncks Corner
- Spartanburg
- Aiken
- Beaufort
- Blythewood
- Cayce
- Conway
- Elgin
- Fountain Inn
- Greer
- Hanahan
- Hilton Head Island
- Johns Island
- Ladson
- Lexington
- Mauldin
- Murrells Inlet
- Taylors
- Woodruff
Featured BJJ gyms in South Carolina
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-South Carolina ranking →
TNT Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
TAP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renzo Gracie South Carolina
5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Senzo Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in South Carolina
- Best BJJ gyms in South Carolina — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 65 beginner-friendly gyms in South Carolina, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 77 gyms in South Carolina with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 49 gyms in South Carolina offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 12 gyms in South Carolina with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Gracie Barra locations in South Carolina
- Alliance locations in South Carolina
- Checkmat locations in South Carolina
BJJ programs in South Carolina
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids BJJ in South Carolina
- 🌱 Beginners in South Carolina
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in South Carolina
- 🏆 Competition Team in South Carolina
- 🩳 No-Gi in South Carolina
- 👤 Private Lessons in South Carolina
- 🔓 Open Mat in South Carolina
- 💪 Women's BJJ in South Carolina
- 🥋 Gi in South Carolina
- 📘 Fundamentals in South Carolina
- ✨ Teens BJJ in South Carolina
Other martial arts trained in South Carolina
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else South Carolina gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in South Carolina: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in South Carolina?
- Our directory lists 85 BJJ gyms across 36 cities in South Carolina. The cities with the most are Charleston (8), Mt Pleasant (7), North Charleston (6).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in South Carolina?
- Among South Carolina gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$160 (median around $75). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in South Carolina?
- Yes — 49 gyms in South Carolina advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in South Carolina?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 65 South Carolina gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 77 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.