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Monday 5:30pm - 9:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm Friday 9am - 7:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington

We are a Level 4 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center in Lexington, South Carolina.

Owned and Operated by John Carter who has 37 years of martial arts experience. He is a Black-Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Level 4 Instructor. He is a graduate of the 2011 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Certification Program in Torrance, California. In addition to teaching martial arts and vital self-defense techniques to men, women and children from all walks of life, he

works with law enforcement, universities, school districts, foundations and many other area organizations.

06/22/2026

Summer Seminar Series Continues!

Join us for an exciting series of workshops featuring Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black-Belts Jeb Brown, Craig Fredette, and Matt McCormack.

Topics will include:
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Guard Submissions & Head-Arm Chokes
Standing Strategies

No experience required and open to all students.
For questions or more details, check in with me at the academy. We look forward to seeing you on the mats!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and coaches who lead by example both on and off the mats.

Thank you for teaching strength, patience, resilience, and respect. Whether you’re tying belts, helping with homework, cheering from the sidelines, or sharing another round of drills, your impact reaches far beyond the academy.

Today we celebrate the men who show us that true strength isn’t just about what you can do—it’s about who you choose to be.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington! 💙🥋

06/20/2026

Congratulations, Ann Marie!

We are incredibly proud of your dedication and commitment to your Gracie Jiu-Jitsu journey!

Starting with our Ladies Only Women Empowered Program, she embraced the fundamentals of self-defense, confidence, and personal growth. The hard work and positive attitude has paid off.

After successfully completing the program, Ann Marie continued her journey by stepping into our co-ed Gracie Combatives classes, challenging herself, expanding skills, and continuing to grow. Her commitment to learning and progressing in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is inspiring.

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington, we’re honored to be part of these amazing journeys.

We thank our community for trusting us to provide a safe, friendly, and professional learning environment where students from all walks of life can continue to build confidence, knowledge, and practical self-defense skills.

Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep growing! 🥋

06/18/2026

Lots of promotions this week throughout our self-defense programs. Congratulations to everyone.

06/16/2026

☀️Day 1 of Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp 2026 is in the books! 🥋

What an amazing start to an incredible week! Today, our campers began learning valuable self-defense skills while developing confidence, character, leadership, friendship, and healthy boundary-setting habits.

The energy was high, the smiles were everywhere, and we loved seeing our students challenge themselves, support one another, and have a ton of fun on the mats. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings! Youth Jiu-Jitsu Classes for Ages 3.5-12

Our youth programs help children develop:
✅ Self-defense skills
✅ Confidence and resilience
✅ Character and discipline
✅ Respect and leadership
✅ Anti-bullying strategies
✅ Friendship and teamwork
✅ Healthy boundary setting

Interested in giving your child the tools to succeed both on and off the mats?

Try a FREE class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington!

Fall/Back to School Spaces are filling quickly for our group classes, so don’t wait to reserve your spot.

📩 Send us a message today to schedule your FREE trial!

06/13/2026

Great day for training at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington and congrats to Phil for earning his 1st Stripe.

06/10/2026

Great night on the mats at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington! 🥋

A big thank you to Matt McCormack for an outstanding special session. We dove into the details of controls, frames, and their applications from half guard, with tons of valuable concepts and technical details throughout the class.

The energy was high, the learning was great, and we’re grateful for Matt’s time, knowledge, and skill. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it a fantastic evening of training and growth!

06/07/2026

Congrats to John, Mike and Cliff on their recent promotions! Great work guys.

06/02/2026

SUMMER FUN + CONFIDENCE BUILDING! ☀️

🥋 Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp
June 15th - 19th (Ages 5–11)
📅 Monday–Friday
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Your child will learn:
✅ Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
✅ Self-Defense Skills
✅ Character Development
✅ Confidence & Respect
✅ Fun Activities & Games

🌟 EMPOWER 2026 🌟
For Young Ladies Ages 11–17
📅 July 16–17
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Learn:
💪 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
🛡️ Self-Defense
🚦 Boundary Setting
✨ Confidence Building
🎉 Fun Activities

Give your child the skills to stay safe, build confidence, and have an unforgettable experience this summer!

📩 Message us today to reserve a spot!

05/27/2026

HALF GUARD WORKSHOP

Join Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Matt McCormack for a technical deep dive into Half Guard — designed for beginners to advanced students. No experience required!

📅 Tuesday, June 9
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Hosted at our academy

Whether you’re brand new to Jiu-Jitsu or sharpening your game, this workshop will give you practical techniques you can use immediately on the mats.

Questions: See John Carter at the front desk next time you’re at the academy.

Address

1216-G West Main Street
Lexington, SC
29072

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday	9am - 7:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

(803) 546-6079

Website

http://www.graciejiujitsulexington.com/, http://www.gracielexington.com/

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