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BJJ Classes in Summerville, SC
Summerville has 4 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Carlson Gracie Jr Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu powered by BFMMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Gracie Barra Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Titan Jiujitsu LLC
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Summerville
1 of the 4 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 Carlson Gracie Jr Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu powered by BFMMA, Gracie Barra Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense and Titan Jiujitsu LLC.
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 Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
- Chango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (55)
- Titan Jiujitsu LLC ★★★★★ 5 (31)
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.
- Carlson Gracie Jr Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu powered by BFMMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (67)
- Gracie Barra Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
- Titan Jiujitsu LLC ★★★★★ 5 (31)
Kids & teen BJJ in Summerville
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.
- Carlson Gracie Jr Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu powered by BFMMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (67)
- Gracie Barra Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
- Chango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (55)
BJJ in Summerville: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Summerville?
- A few Summerville gyms list a membership around $75/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 Summerville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 4 gyms in Summerville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Barra Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense, Chango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Titan Jiujitsu LLC. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Summerville?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Summerville 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 Summerville?
- Yes — 4 Summerville gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.