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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

200 Varnfield Dr Ste C, Summerville, SC

Memberships around $75/mo

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

Gracie Barra Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

801 N Main St Space B, Summerville, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Chango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

2139 N Main St Ste N, Summerville, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Titan Jiujitsu LLC

5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

890 Bacons Bridge Rd #3, Summerville, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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