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Jitsu Academy SC Jitsu Academy is a martial arts school specializing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA for kids and adults of all ages and abilities.

Today was a special day Jitsu Academy SC - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu !!Congratulations to everyone who tested and earned their...
10/04/2026

Today was a special day Jitsu Academy SC - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu !!

Congratulations to everyone who tested and earned their blue belts today!! 💙🥋

We know how much it took to get here: countless hours on the mats, hard rounds, slow days, and the determination to keep showing up.

Going from white belt to blue belt is about more than changing the color of your belt. It reflects the discipline you’ve built, the challenges you’ve overcome, and the confidence you’ve gained along the way.

We’ve watched you grow, not just as Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, but as people and teammates. You should be incredibly proud of yourselves. We certainly are!!

You earned every bit of this. Congratulations, blue belts. 💙

10/03/2026

🥋 Your Progress - Your Pace 💪
There will always be days when you feel like everyone around you is progressing faster.

That’s where trust comes in.

Trust yourself. Trust the work you’ve put in. Trust your training. And trust that your coaches see things in you that you may not yet see in yourself yet.

Your journey is YOUR JOURNEY. Don’t compare yourself to the teammate beside you!!. Don’t measure your progress against someone else’s timeline.
The only person you need to compare yourself to is who you were yesterday.

So keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep growing.
When your coaches believe you’re ready for the next step, believe in them, but most importantly, believe in yourself!!!🥋💪

Trust the process. Your time will come.

Get ready for a 4-Hour BJJ Roll-A-Thon featuring open mat rounds, 3 BJJ mini clinics with 3 World Class Black Belts, gre...
09/30/2026

Get ready for a 4-Hour BJJ Roll-A-Thon featuring open mat rounds, 3 BJJ mini clinics with 3 World Class Black Belts, great people, and an opportunity to give back.

Come roll for a few rounds, catch a clinic, or stay for the entire four hours. We’ll take short breaks from the training rounds for a BJJ technique clinics with 5th Degree Black Belt Danilo Cherman , 2nd Degree Black Belt Jessica Cherman and 2nd Degree Black Belt Scott Richardson then get right back into the training rounds.

The event is for adults 13+ with a suggested donation of $40 and 100% of the proceeds, along with any additional donations, will benefit The Braelyn Aubrey Foundation.

Bring your teammates, training partners, friends, and family, and help us turn a day of Jiu-Jitsu into something that makes a difference.

All levels are welcome. Come be part of something bigger than the mats.

About Braelyn:
Braelyn was the three-year-old daughter of our student, Don Culp, and she was a true superhero. She embodied joy, determination, and a never-quit attitude. Sadly, on October 2, 2012, Braelyn was called home to be with the Lord, just three months shy of her fourth birthday.

The Braelyn Aubrey Foundation was created in her memory to ensure that her spirit continues to live on and that other young children with disabilities have access to inclusive play opportunities.

Braelyn’s father is leading efforts to secure foundation funding for the design and construction of a truly state-of-the-art inclusive playground in the Lexington, SC, area. This playground will serve children of all abilities, providing a place where children with and without disabilities can play together.

We hope you can join us!

09/20/2026

🥋 Train together. Grow together. ❤️

There’s something truly special about families who choose to train Jiu Jitsu together.
It’s more than learning techniques and getting better on the mats. It’s the shared experiences, the shared challenges, and the shared victories.
It’s pushing through the tough rounds together, encouraging each other when things get difficult, and having those experiences become stories you can talk about long after class is over!

We’re proud to be a family friendly gym where parents, kids, siblings, and families can all be part of the same journey. ❤️
Because sometimes the best way to strengthen a family is to struggle, laugh, learn, and grow together.

🥋 Come train with us. Build something together.

🎥 Ahmad Lewis | Photographer & Filmmaker



09/15/2026

What makes our gym so special?

Honestly, it’s the people. 🙌

Jiu Jitsu can be tough. Some days you get your butt kicked, some days you surprise yourself, and most days you’re just trying to figure out what the heck you’re doing 😂
But having the right people around you makes all the difference!!

We’re so blessed to have a group of people who show up, work hard, help each other, laugh together, and keep pushing each other to be better.
We’re really grateful for every person who steps on the mats with us. You guys are what make this place feel like more than just a jiu jitsu gym.

Our members are what make this place special. ❤️

What an incredible week for our team who made the trip to Las Vegas! From stepping onto the mats at IBJJF World Masters ...
09/09/2026

What an incredible week for our team who made the trip to Las Vegas! From stepping onto the mats at IBJJF World Masters to celebrating our Nova Uniao family at Jiu Jitsu Con that included an amazing seminar from 3 living legends, this trip was about competition, connection, and the people who make Jitsu Academy SC - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so special.

A huge congratulations to Coach Danilo on an incredible 3rd-place finish out of a bracket of 66 competitors. 🥉 To reach the podium against some of the best Masters athletes in the world is an incredible accomplishment—and a testament to years of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work.

We couldn’t be more proud of everyone who competed including Coach Jess, Scott, Dorene🥉 and Theresa🥈. The preparation, commitment, and willingness to push yourselves leading up to this tournament was something special. Every hard round at home helped prepare you for those moments in Las Vegas. Win or lose, we are extremely proud of all of you!

Thank you to Wendell LEO and Gustavo Barba for hosting an amazing Team Nova Uniao seminar. Sharing the mats, learning from these legends, and feeling the energy of our team from around the world was truly unforgettable.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Nova Uniao booth and to ! It was the perfect place to reconnect with longtime friends, athletes, coaches, and affiliates from across the country and around the world—and create new connections that make our team stronger.

And to all of our training partners back home—thank you. You were part of this journey every step of the way. The rounds you gave us, the days you pushed us, and the work you put in alongside us helped make this trip possible.

The medals may belong to the competitors, but the journey belongs to the entire team.

Proud of this team. Proud of the work. Proud of the people. Until the next year! 🙌🔥

What a way to make your mark in Las Vegas for two of our students who competed at Jiu-JitsuCon Novice and Jiu-JitsuCon K...
09/09/2026

What a way to make your mark in Las Vegas for two of our students who competed at Jiu-JitsuCon Novice and Jiu-JitsuCon Kids!

Congratulations to Zack on an incredible performance at Jiu-Jitsu Con Novice! He stepped on the mats, took control, and absolutely dominated his division on the way to bringing home GOLD.

And as if winning gold wasn’t enough, Zack was awarded his BLUE BELT on the podium!

And also, congratulations to Logan on an awesome weekend at Jiu-Jitsu Con Kids!

Logan stepped up and competed in both Gi and No-Gi, bringing home BRONZE in both divisions! Two divisions, two medals, and another great experience competing against tough competition.

We’re so proud of both Zack and Logan! Hard work, courage, and determination you guys continue to show on the mats. Keep pushing! The best is yet to come for both of you!🔥🙌

Today we honor the men and women who work hard, provide for their families, build our communities, and keep this country...
09/07/2026

Today we honor the men and women who work hard, provide for their families, build our communities, and keep this country moving forward.

Take today to enjoy time with family, appreciate the freedoms we have, and be proud of the work you do every day.

Hard work. Strong families. Great communities. One nation. Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Note: The gym will be closed today. We will be back to our regular schedule tomorrow!

🥉 2026 IBJJF M5 Purple Belt World Master Bronze Medalist! 🫶🔥Congratulations to Dorene on bringing home the bronze from I...
09/06/2026

🥉 2026 IBJJF M5 Purple Belt World Master Bronze Medalist! 🫶🔥

Congratulations to Dorene on bringing home the bronze from IBJJF World Masters in Las Vegas!

We're so proud of how you continually challenged herself, pushed through the tough days, and continued to show up and improve. Seeing that dedication pay off on one of the biggest stages in Jiu-Jitsu is something we’re all incredibly proud of! 💜

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1674 Lake Murray Boulevard
Columbia, SC
29212

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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