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Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Kickboxing 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 fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule roycegraciemp.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (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
“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.”
“The other students, whether beginners or experienced practitioners have also made me feel right at home.”
“I started at a different academy that was really big and seems focused on tournaments.”
“53 yo here and I love learning jiu jitsu and Muay Thai here at Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant with my Husband.”
“Our 3 kids (8, 10, 13) started off doing Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with True North last spring during the shutdown through private lessons.”
Other martial arts here
“53 yo here and I love learning jiu jitsu and Muay Thai here at Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant with my Husband.”
“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.”
“This is a great jiu jitsu school for anyone interested in self defense.”
What members say
“Joshua is a fantastic coach, and he goes above and beyond to create a welcoming atmosphere for his students”
“As a woman, I find the atmosphere welcoming and the teacher very approachable.”
“Josh created a positive environment where he has been able to stay active, build discipline, and grow in confidence.”
“Joshua is a fantastic coach, and he goes above and beyond to create a welcoming atmosphere for his students”
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 kickboxing? 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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