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BJJ Classes in Columbia, SC

Columbia has 2 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

6169 St Andrews Rd Ste 130, Columbia, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–15

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

1901 Hampton St, Columbia, SC

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Columbia

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts.

Plan your first class

This gym offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Columbia

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Columbia: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Columbia?
Most Columbia gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Columbia gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 2 gyms in Columbia advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Columbia?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Columbia gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Columbia?
Yes — 2 Columbia gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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