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BJJ Classes in Charleston, WV
Charleston has 2 BJJ gyms — including 1 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.
Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC - Charleston, WV
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Good to know in Charleston
1 of the 2 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 Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC - Charleston, WV.
Kids & teen BJJ in Charleston
This gym runs kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC - Charleston, WV ★★★★★ 4.6 (61)
BJJ in Charleston: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Charleston?
- Most Charleston 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 Charleston gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Charleston gyms list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Charleston?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. Most gyms run dedicated beginner or fundamentals classes. 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 Charleston?
- Yes — 1 Charleston gym runs 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.