As someone who has had the privilege to live in a few major cities and travel to smaller ones for…read morework, I have trained at many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms across the United States. Generally speaking, each gym will vary in instruction quality, class availability, mat space, and student dynamics. After a year of training at Folly Jiu Jitsu, I can safely say that this gym excels in all four areas. The instructors here come from various backgrounds and have complementing skill sets. It's your first day and you have never set a foot on the mat before? Perfect. You want to get better at judo? Say no no more. Wrestling? Easy. Leg locks? Maybe even easier. Every instructor here has a knack for communicating and is well-equipped to teach you at whatever stage you are in your BJJ journey with a genuine smile on their face. Class availability is one of FJJ's strong suits: you can attend classes as early as 6am or late as 6pm, whatever works best for your schedule. The great part about this set up is you can easily join another class in the event you miss your typical session or if you are just looking to switch things up. Having a diverse set of talented instructors available throughout the day helps to keep your grappling mind and skills fresh. The gym used to be a former firehouse, which allows for an incredibly large mat space (one of the biggest I've personally trained on), and is kept meticulously clean by the staff. The overhead honeycomb lighting is a nice artistic touch and the gym is equipped with locker rooms and showers. As someone who has trained in a few crowded small gyms, having all of this space to move around in is incredible. As an extension of the instructors, the students here are very welcoming and all are at different stages of their jiu jitsu journey. There is a healthy mix of beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners in any of the classes one might attend; more importantly, everyone is looking to learn and help each other learn day in and day out. All in all, this gym has a lot to offer to anyone at any chapter of their jiu jitsu journey. From the casual beginner to the seasoned competitor, there is always something for someone to learn here. Whether you are looking to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the first time or just visiting Charleston, swing by Folly Jiu Jitsu and you will be welcomed with open arms.

Professor Joshua is incredibly knowledgeable in both Jiujitsu and Mauy Thai. With over 25yrs of…read moreexperience he is able to work with all levels, ages and sizes to obtain personalized goals! He has a straightforward and easy to understand teaching style, that makes the classes fun and informative. If you are looking for a True Martial Arts Academy, True North is it!!

Josh is an excellent instructor who received his Black Belt directly under Royce Gracie. The fool…read morewho rendered his business and Josh the "racist" and "bigot" remarks is a liar and is totally errant in his statement. There is not one ounce of bigotry in Josh's heart. Even on a local level, mob thought and oppression is running amok. We must stand up to the evil mob and preserve the Good.

CFMA has become like family to us. We are so glad we came across this location. The instructors are…read moreawesome. Patient, attentive, great communication. We love the fact that they don't hold you back and allow you to advance as you progress rather than holding back for the sake of numbers (which we have experienced from a previous dojo) Mr. Dees and Ms. Lyon are wonderful. We are excited to see where this program takes our boys. We already see confidence, and discipline in them in various situations. Highly recommend!!

From the owner: Family Classes Embrace the power of unity and shared growth…read moreas families take the journey into karate together at Charleston Family Martial Arts. In our inclusive classes, everyone aged 5 and up becomes part of the same dynamic training environment. Weapon Training Experience the thrill of weapon training like never before at Charleston Family Martial Arts. Our comprehensive services include expert instruction in three distinct weapons: Nunchuks, Kamas, and Escrima sticks. Sparring Sparring is where our training truly comes alive. It's the exhilarating bridge that takes us from the static practice mats to the dynamic realm of real-life combat scenarios. In the controlled chaos of sparring, we put our skills, techniques, and instincts to the test.

Best dojo around! Amazing classes run by true lovers of Aikido who want to help you grow. The…read moreowner, Sensei Suenaka, is one of the nicest men you'll ever meet and truly cares about all of his students, and he was actually taught by Aikido's founder, Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei! Sensei Suenaka and his instructors get to know you and work closely with you to develop your Aikido skills, while making sure you practice safely and for the right reasons.

Both my daughters have attended Charleston Taekwondo (ages 7 and 5) and have loved the classes. The…read moreinstructors are great with kids and make the classes fun and educational while dealing with different skill levels. My 5 year old looks forward to class every week. Master Rider is a fantastic instructor. If you're looking for a healthy and safe activity for your kids....look no further.

This place is Mila's home away from home. She feels like the instructors and the other students…read moreare her family. We started taikwondo here when we first moved to Charleston and she loves going there twice a week. Every time she earns a new belt she is so proud of herself. I'm so lucky that we found Charleston Taikwondo !!

My kids have been going to Beaufort MMA for over a year now and absolutely love it. Sensei Abe and…read moreSensei Brittany are amazing in their patience with all their kids while still demanding discipline and obedience that makes it fun, enjoyable and engaging for children of all ages and skill. My kids look forward to coming to MMA always! The Beaufort MMA Senseis' abilities to build children up with confidence has worked wonders on my middle son who went from shying away from every situation and being timid to a child filled enough with confidence in himself that he willing engages and participates in tasks with others in all aspects of his life. My two sons went from being bullied and unsure of people and situations to being confident in making good choices to stand up for themselves and others to deescalate situations in the least confrontational way.

I've been looking for a place like this for my kids! I have a 10-year-old daughter and a…read more13-year-old boy who eagerly need more physical fitness in their life. I was looking for some type of martial arts besides karate so I tried this spot out. Right right away they gave me one week of Jujitsu and MMA classes for free. After the first day my children were hooked! I was surprised to see so many families and adults participating here because it is located in the Omni fitness gym. At first it was a little hard to find but as soon as I walked in the door I knew exactly where to go because of the boxing ring, octagon, stand up punching bags and matted floor that took half of the facility. The staff is amazing! The couple that are the main instructors are very good with children and they maintain a high level of discipline. They have other assistant instructors that help out and who look to be in very good shape and are in the amateur fighting business. They have boxing classes, kickboxing classes mixed martial arts, jujitsu and other classes for both kids and adults. Both of my children signed up for one month of MMA and jujitsu twice a week from 5-630 pm for $190. I thought this was an unbelievable deal and my kids are absolutely worn out and hungry at the end. I so glad I found this place.

Sun and Moon Martial Arts has been home to my kids and myself for the past 3 years. The kids have…read moregrown in their skill and their work ethic at Sun and Moon, and wouldn't have it any other way. Sifu Tim has taught us much in martial arts. And he has a vested interest in the kids well being. It's very important to him that the kids have a strong moral code as well as good technique. We enjoy going to Sun and Moon and look forward to where it will take us in the future.

Sifu Tim is a great teacher. Teaches old school discipline for kids. I trusted him with my son for…read moreyears. And in local competitions this school dominated, owing in large part to a solid foundation on fundamentals in martial arts. In recent years I was looking to lower stress and improve my poor shape. Sifu Tim personalized a tai chi class for me (which was later joined by others who watched the class and wanted too join). Of you are curious, just come in and say so. You get a no obligation few free lessons. I say, why not.