Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy

Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy Located in Mt Pleasant, Houzn Jiu Jitsu is your premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School in the Lowcountry.

06/19/2026

Day #132 - Pendulum Sweep From Full Guard (Closed Guard) | Houzn BJJ 365

Pendulum Sweep from closed guard is one of those moves that starts working fast once you understand the idea: off-balance first, then use angle + leverage + timing—not strength. In this short clip, Professor Rafaello Oliveira shows how to connect control and a smooth swing to tip your partner and land ready to score and keep advancing. Try it in training today: go slow, feel where their weight shifts, then commit with clean timing. Want more quick, high-percentage concepts like this? Follow the BJJ 365 series and watch the rest of our instructionals.
☎️ (843)327-5298
📍498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
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06/18/2026

Day #131 - Full Guard Armbar Switch to the Opposite Arm (When They Defend) | Houzn BJJ 365

When your opponent locks in a tight defense to stop your Full Guard armbar, don’t force it. Use their reaction to open a clean path to the opposite arm. Professor Rafaello Oliveira shows a simple concept: keep control, adjust your angle, and switch the threat so their “safe” defense becomes the mistake that gets them finished. It’s a high-percentage detail that helps you submit more people without muscling the position—just timing and smart pressure. Try it in drilling at light resistance first, then add it to your rolling.
Want more like this? Follow the BJJ 365 series and watch the next instructionals.
☎️ (843)327-5298
📍498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Houzn Jiu Jitsu, Reach Your Potential, Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, BJJ, Kids BJJ, Charleston BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Daily Tips, Learn Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ Training Techniques, Professor Rafaello Oliveira, Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Drills, Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, Daily Jiu-Jitsu Practice, BJJ Moves, Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Explained, BJJ Community, Guards, Sweeps, Submissions, Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills, Mount Pleasant SC, BJJ Instructional, MMA, UFC fighter

Feel safer in everyday moments—without needing to be ‘tough.’ Parking lots, walking alone, and boundary moments don’t c...
06/17/2026

Feel safer in everyday moments—without needing to be ‘tough.’
Parking lots, walking alone, and boundary moments don’t come with a script.
Girl, Get Home Safe gives you a clear, safety-first plan—built for real life.

Register now ($159) — limited spots.

Program details:

📅 July 7 – Aug 11
🗓 Tuesdays 6:30–7:30 PM
👥 Ages 15–55
📍 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Tap the link to register https://houznjiujitsuacademy.gymdesk.com/signup

06/17/2026

🔥 Why the Mats Don’t Lie

For Michael Rentz, CRO of global supply chain leader Gnosis Freight, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more than a workout—it’s a microcosm of life. At 37, Michael balances a demanding career by stepping onto the mats, where ego has to be left at the door. As Michael puts it, the mats don’t lie: one day you feel on top of the world, and the next, you are humbled by a training partner. This practice keeps you grounded, resilient, and focused on your own personal growth without comparison.
Ready to build real-world mental toughness and clarity? Join us at Houzn for a beginner-friendly trial classes.
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06/17/2026

Day #130 - Armbar to Triangle from Full Guard | High-Percentage BJJ Combo | Houzn BJJ 365

When your opponent shuts down your armbar from closed guard, that’s often your best cue to switch to the Triangle. In this short, Professor Rafaello Oliveira shows the core idea: keep your control, create the right angle, and use their defensive posture to open the lane for a clean choke. It’s a high-percentage combo that makes your guard attacks feel effortless instead of forced. Watch it, try it in live rounds, and notice how quickly people start tapping when they “think” they’re safe. For a bite-sized lesson every day, follow the BJJ 365 series and train with Houzn Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
☎️ (843)327-5298
📍498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Houzn Jiu Jitsu, Reach Your Potential, Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, BJJ, Kids BJJ, Charleston BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Daily Tips, Learn Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ Training Techniques, Professor Rafaello Oliveira, Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Drills, Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, Daily Jiu-Jitsu Practice, BJJ Moves, Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Explained, BJJ Community, Guards, Sweeps, Submissions, Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills, Mount Pleasant SC, BJJ Instructional, MMA, UFC fighter

🚀 Charleston Jiu Jitsu community—you're invited.Open Houzn is our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Community Open Mat for Charleston ...
06/17/2026

🚀 Charleston Jiu Jitsu community—you're invited.

Open Houzn is our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Community Open Mat for Charleston and the surrounding areas. If you’re looking for solid rounds in a safe, respectful, professional environment (no ego, train smart), come roll with us this Saturday.

Event details:
📆 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👉🏽 Format: Gi and No-Gi

This is a true BJJ open mat—bring your gi and/or no-gi gear, meet good people, and get quality work in.

RSVP: https://www.houznjiujitsu.academy/open-mat-mount-pleasant-sc-open-houzn

06/16/2026

Day #129 - Omoplata After Armbar Defense from Full Guard | Houzn BJJ 365

When your opponent clamp down and defend your full guard armbar, don’t force it—flow. Professor Rafaello Oliveira shows how that defensive posture can open the door to a clean Omoplata: same control, new angle, and a high-percentage finish that keeps you attacking while they’re stuck reacting. If you’ve been losing armbars to strong grips or stacking pressure, this is the smart next link in your chain. Try it in your next roll and feel how smoothly it connects. Follow the BJJ 365 series for daily, practical jiu-jitsu you can use.
☎️ (843)327-5298
📍498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Houzn Jiu Jitsu, Reach Your Potential, Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, BJJ, Kids BJJ, Charleston BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Daily Tips, Learn Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ Training Techniques, Professor Rafaello Oliveira, Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Drills, Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, Daily Jiu-Jitsu Practice, BJJ Moves, Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Explained, BJJ Community, Guards, Sweeps, Submissions, Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills, Mount Pleasant SC, BJJ Instructional, MMA, UFC fighter

06/15/2026

Day #128 - Beat Armbar Defense Fast—Sneaky Inverted Armbar Finish | Houzn BJJ 365

Think an armbar is dead once they lock their grip? Professor Rafaello Oliveira flips the script with a slick inverted armbar that punishes any stubborn defense. You keep the same arm, rotate under, and boom—new angle, new tap, zero wasted effort. The concept works in gi or no-gi, from drill speed to full scramble, and it feels as sneaky as it is safe on your own joints. Watch this quick demo, then test it at open mat tonight. For the full sequence, daily drills, and mindset tips, follow our BJJ 365 series and stay one step ahead every roll.
☎️ (843)327-5298
📍498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Houzn Jiu Jitsu, Reach Your Potential, Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, BJJ, Kids BJJ, Charleston BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Daily Tips, Learn Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ Training Techniques, Professor Rafaello Oliveira, Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Drills, Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, Daily Jiu-Jitsu Practice, BJJ Moves, Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Explained, BJJ Community, Guards, Sweeps, Submissions, Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills, Mount Pleasant SC, BJJ Instructional, MMA, UFC fighter

06/14/2026

Day #127 - Armbar from Pendulum Sweep: Simple Closed Guard Chain | Houzn BJJ 365

When your pendulum sweep breaks their base, the armbar is often right there: you already have the angle, control, and their reaction tends to expose the arm. In today’s short, Professor Rafaello Oliveira explains the concept of chaining the sweep straight into the submission without stalling your momentum. If you’re sweeping but letting the round reset, this one connection can turn “points” into a consistent finish. Try it in class with a cooperative partner first, focusing on clean angle and control before speed. Want more daily upgrades like this? Follow the BJJ 365 series.
☎️ (843)327-5298
📍498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Houzn Jiu Jitsu, Reach Your Potential, Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, BJJ, Kids BJJ, Charleston BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Daily Tips, Learn Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ Training Techniques, Professor Rafaello Oliveira, Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Drills, Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, Daily Jiu-Jitsu Practice, BJJ Moves, Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Explained, BJJ Community, Guards, Sweeps, Submissions, Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills, Mount Pleasant SC, BJJ Instructional, MMA, UFC fighter

06/13/2026

Day #126 - Armbar to Americana from Closed Guard | Houzn BJJ 365

When your submission doesn’t land, don’t force it—transition. In today’s BJJ 365 short, Professor Rafaello Oliveira shares a clean, high-percentage concept from closed guard: threaten the armbar to draw a predictable defense, then switch routes and connect the Americana. It’s a simple submission chain that rewards timing, control, and smart decision-making—especially when your partner is focused on escaping the first attack. Try it in training, then come back and watch more instructionals to keep building your finishing sequences. Follow the BJJ 365 series for daily, practical Jiu Jitsu.
☎️ (843)327-5298
📍498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Houzn Jiu Jitsu, Reach Your Potential, Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, BJJ, Kids BJJ, Charleston BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Daily Tips, Learn Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ Training Techniques, Professor Rafaello Oliveira, Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, BJJ Drills, Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, Daily Jiu-Jitsu Practice, BJJ Moves, Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Explained, BJJ Community, Guards, Sweeps, Submissions, Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills, Mount Pleasant SC, BJJ Instructional, MMA, UFC fighter

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498 Wando Park Boulevard, Ste 100
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464

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Monday 6am - 2pm
4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 2pm
4pm - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
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Friday 6am - 2pm
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Saturday 9am - 1pm

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