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Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Mt Pleasant, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule roycegraciemp.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-735-9159
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“The other students, whether beginners or experienced practitioners have also made me feel right at home.”
“Our 3 kids (8, 10, 13) started off doing Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with True North last spring during the shutdown through private lessons.”
“As a woman, I find the atmosphere welcoming and the teacher very approachable.”
“Our 3 kids (8, 10, 13) started off doing Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with True North last spring during the shutdown through private lessons.”
“And even if your just looking for an awesome fun way to get in shape this’ll do it.”
“This is a great jiu jitsu school for anyone interested in self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Before Jiu Jitsu, he had never really wanted to participate in anything sports-related, and now he takes the initiative to go on his own, which makes us so happy.”
“As a side note, our kids formerly took karate classes.”
What members say
“Joshua is a fantastic coach, and he goes above and beyond to create a welcoming atmosphere for his students”
“Joshua is a fantastic coach, and he goes above and beyond to create a welcoming atmosphere for his students”
“Since I’ve joined Royce Gracie, I’ve been able to learn and understand techniques along with body and space awareness in both jiu jitsu and Muay Thai.”
“The de-escalation and conflict avoidance is wonderful but so is the knowledge our kids can defend themselves with a realistic fighting style.”
“As a woman, I find the atmosphere welcoming and the teacher very approachable.”
“In addition to improving their agility and physical fitness, this program focuses on so many character development aspects-respect, self-control, and responsibility to name a few.”
From the reviews
We love True North! Our 3 kids (8, 10, 13) started off doing Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with True North last spring during the shutdown through private lessons. Once True North opened their dojo on Coleman Blvd we all started attending classes there (my husband and I joined as well).
This is a great jiu jitsu school for anyone interested in self defense. My three kids (two daughters and a son) have been enrolled in classes at Royce Gracie Mount Pleasant for 6 months and I've already seen an increase in their confidence, self control and (obviously) jiu jitsu skills.
Excellent martial arts studio and AWSOME group of people. For anyone interested in practicing martial arts the hardest part is finding a place and stepping through the door into the unknown. Well this is the place . Everyone their couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming and helpful .
Going to true north academy was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. By joining this gym, not only did my skills improve drastically but I found a hobby that I look forward to going to everyday. Joshua is a great teacher in many ways as he is knowledgeable, patient, and teaches things that work.
New to muay thai? Start at Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant
Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant
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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