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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
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant
5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Park West BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Miloki Flow Jiu Jitsu Charleston
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Checkmat Charleston Brazilian jiu-jitsu- kickboxing-boxing & Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
- Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (105)
- Miloki Flow Jiu Jitsu Charleston ★★★★★ 5 (46)
- Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (27)
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.
- Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (105)
- Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant ★★★★★ 5 (100)
- Park West BJJ ★★★★★ 4.9 (79)
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.
- Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (105)
- Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant ★★★★★ 5 (100)
- Park West BJJ ★★★★★ 4.9 (79)
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.