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The Foundry
4.5 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Beaufort, South Carolina
Laid-back venue featuring classes and a gym with equipment, free weights and a martial arts center.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thefoundryfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-882-7688
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–6 pm |
The classes they run
“We have 2 boys and they attend the beginner jiu-jitsu class at 4:15 as well as the 5pm jiu-jitsu class with Coach Abe and the 5pm mma class with Coach Britney.”
“I originally brought my two teenagers in to try jiu-jitsu, and my daughter is also interested in boxing.”
“If you’re looking for a place that’s welcoming to beginners, great for teens, and built on respect and teamwork, I highly recommend their programs.”
“Abe Stem (Owner of the Foundry) was my personal mma instructor for around a year in private lessons.”
“He demonstrated incredible competency on different styles of training, and provided a family atmosphere.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking for a amazing gym to train jiu jitsu, muay thay, kick boxing, and/or mma this is the best place to go.”
“If you are looking for a amazing gym to train jiu jitsu, muay thay, kick boxing, and/or mma this is the best place to go.”
“This is mine… I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for about 9 years and I’ve trained in several different places over the years… I am 100% completely happy training at The Foundry.”
“We have 2 boys and they attend the beginner jiu-jitsu class at 4:15 as well as the 5pm jiu-jitsu class with Coach Abe and the 5pm mma class with Coach Britney.”
What members say
“Very nice place it’s like 5 gyms in one, coach Abe is not only a great mentor, but he’s a great leader a great Christian, and he will lead you to the path of Jesus 🙏”
“We have 2 boys and they attend the beginner jiu-jitsu class at 4:15 as well as the 5pm jiu-jitsu class with Coach Abe and the 5pm mma class with Coach Britney.”
“I’ve Been training here for the past 7 months and it’s been a great environment with friendly staff and coaches.”
“He demonstrated incredible competency on different styles of training, and provided a family atmosphere.”
“The amount of confidence and dedication that has been installed in our boys is absolutely priceless.”
From the reviews
The Foundry is such a great place to workout. The classes are challenging but fun and the coaches are great people. The BJJ program is good for anyone from beginner to black belt. Whether you’d like to fight MMA or learn to defend yourself, there is a good class for that.
I cannot say enough about where Maddy Roth has taken the gymnastics program, especially with the equipment & budget she has to work with. I came from a world class gym in IL that had everything needed for training.
Beaufort Brawl 2! The Foundry is an exceptional gym, they have gymnastics, weight lifting, MMA training, and fitness classes! #MASrealestateadvisors #coastalhomessouthcarolina #beaufortsc
I’ve had an amazing experience with The Foundry Jiu Jitsu & Boxing so far. I originally brought my two teenagers in to try jiu-jitsu, and my daughter is also interested in boxing. We were first recommended to the classes by Abe, who owns and also teaches there, and that recommendation turned out to be spot on.
New to muay thai? Start at The Foundry
The Foundry 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 The Foundry
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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