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Carolina Family Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule carolinafamilyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-850-8539
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are amazing and this has be a great place for my son to learn how to better defend himself and getting some quality exercise and life skills in the process.”
“The really smart fighters that know a lot but their attitude stinks and I've seen the schools that had great atmospheres with great people but there martial arts were weak.”
Other martial arts here
“Could not have picked a better place to train Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“The coaches are amazing and this has be a great place for my son to learn how to better defend himself and getting some quality exercise and life skills in the process.”
“Coach Joey and Janae have been very welcoming and they've put together quite a fantastic program!”
“We have seen a big change in our son's confidence and attitude towards challenging things.”
From the reviews
This is a great school. The instructors are very experienced and give detailed instructions on each new position. It is a family oriented gym with kids and adult classes.
Best BJJ gym around! The coaches are fantastic with our son and I’m excited to start the ladies only fitness class!
I came to check out the school and immediately saw the good vibes that the owners have generated. Coach Joey was so hospitable and very welcoming. The staff were amazing as well. Super knowledgeable and always eager to help you learn.
Carolina Family Jui Jitsu has become a place my son begs to go to daily. He is learning a ton of new skills in a sport he has no previous experience in. Joey and Janae, the assistants and class helpers are kind but firm. They eased my son in and make sure everyone is having fun while learning in a safe environment.
New to muay thai? Start at Carolina Family Jiu Jitsu
Carolina Family Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Carolina Family Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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