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BJJ Classes in Mt Pleasant, SC

Mt Pleasant has 7 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.

Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

1956 Long Grove Dr #3, Mt Pleasant, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant

5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

3530 Park Ave Blvd Ste 103, Mt Pleasant, SC

Ages 3–12

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

Park West BJJ

4.9 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

1110 Park W Blvd Ste 2, Mt Pleasant, SC

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

Miloki Flow Jiu Jitsu Charleston

5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

1106 Oakland Market Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Checkmat Charleston Brazilian jiu-jitsu- kickboxing-boxing & Self-Defense

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

2700 N Hwy 17 Ste 160 H, Mt Pleasant, SC

BJJ gym Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

498 Wando Park Blvd Ste 100, Mt Pleasant, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $30/mo Ages 3–16

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

Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant

4.9 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

1007 Johnnie Dodds Blvd #123, Mt Pleasant, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Good to know in Mt Pleasant

1 of the 7 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense, Checkmat Charleston Brazilian jiu-jitsu- kickboxing-boxing & Self-Defense, Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy and Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer 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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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 Mt Pleasant

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 Mt Pleasant: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Mt Pleasant?
A few Mt Pleasant gyms list a membership around $30/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Mt Pleasant gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 4 of the 7 gyms in Mt Pleasant advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense, Miloki Flow Jiu Jitsu Charleston, Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Mt Pleasant?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 6 Mt Pleasant 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 Mt Pleasant?
Yes — 7 Mt Pleasant gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. 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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