Folly Jiu Jitsu

"Awesome people to train with, great facility to train in! Great jiu jitsu instruction for all skill levels, from beginners to competitive grapplers, and they have some comp/wrestling classes as well. The mat space is incredible and very well maintained. If you're in the Charleston region (or just visiting) you should definitely check it out."

"I’ve trained here on two separate occasions while traveling on vacation and I love coming to Folly Jiu Jitsu. Very technical breakdowns of technique, good training partners and a great environment! Showers and sauna after are sweet. Highly recommend to anyone!"

"As someone who has had the privilege to live in a few major cities and travel to smaller ones for work, 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."

"I co-hosted a private group session for women at Folly Jiu Jitsu. The women felt welcome, and the location is convenient and spacious. We all left the self-defense session feeling strong and confident, and all were interested in taking more classes!"