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Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts
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Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts

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About

Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts in Charleston, SC, offers a comprehensive mixed martial arts program with a strong emphasis on Brazilian jiu-jitsu, particularly for youth and families. The gym provides structured, safe training that teaches discipline, respect, accountability, and how to stay calm under pressure, going far beyond just martial arts techniques. Members experience a positive, encouraging environment where coaches like Professor Gibson and staff members such as Juliana are praised for their attentiveness, patience, and skill in working with children of all ages and abilities, including those with ADHD and autism.

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Members consistently praise Spartan Academy for its exceptional coaching, particularly highlighting Professor Gibson's patience and skill with children and Juliana's helpful management. Reviewers describe transformative experiences where children gain confidence, discipline, and focus, with specific mentions of benefits for kids with ADHD and autism. Families appreciate the welcoming, positive environment that strengthens sibling bonds and improves behavior at home and school. Specific strengths mentioned include structured yet encouraging training, Saturday open mats, and staff who encourage competition participation.

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Adilamar Ferreira

2 months ago

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Amazing place! Attentive staff and a fun environment. Excellent gym! My daughter loves the classes here, she has learned a lot and feels excited every time she has to go to class, and the coach is great and attentive with the young children. I highly recommend it!

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Danielle Gantt

2 months ago

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Fantastic jiu-jitsu school! Coach Gibson is amazing with kids—patient, skilled, and very encouraging. Juliana and the staff runs everything smoothly and is always so kind and helpful. Our kids, Ethan and Maddie, love their classes and have gained confidence and discipline. Highly recommend for families!

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Wendy Williams

3 months ago

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One of the best jujitsu gyms out there, in my opinion. My son was at a different gym before we found Spartan Academy. He was bored and wanted to quit jujitsu. I knew it wasn't because he didn't love jujitsu but it was a problem with the gym itself. Once we found Spartan Academy I saw a change in him. He was more confident, respectful, and he tried harder. My daughter watched her brother on the mat and couldn't take her eyes off everything going on. She not once showed any interest in jujitsu but in that one day she decided it was for her. It's getting closer and closer to a year since we've joined and this has been the best year at school and home for both my kiddos. This gym has been so helpful. My daughter has ADHD and autism and this gym has helped her with her focus and confidence. They have found friends here and a drive to keep pushing forward. Open mats on Saturdays are a favorite of my kiddos. They love going and learning from all the different belt levels. If you're looking for a gym to join or to enroll your kids in, Spartan Academy is that gym.

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Stacey Chase

a month ago

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Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. Watching our boys train here has been incredible. They have grown in skill, confidence, and maturity in a way that goes far beyond BJJ techniques. They teach discipline, respect, accountability, and how to stay calm under pressure. Over time, I have seen the boys become more focused at home and in school, more resilient when things get hard, and more supportive of each other. The bond between them has strengthened through the challenges of training, and it has been amazing to see them celebrate each other’s progress while pushing one another to improve. Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts also has a welcoming, positive environment. It is tough training, but it is done the right way, structured, safe, and encouraging. If you’re looking for a place that builds strong athletes and strong character, Spartan Academy is it.

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Casey Brandmair

a month ago

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My husband and I wanted to try out Spartan Academy for our five year old daughter. Evie turned out to love it and that's largely due to the care and skill put into teaching and running the Academy by Professor Guybson, Juliana and incredible staff. They even encouraged her to compete in her first tournament. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Contact

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6169 St Andrews Rd Suite 130, Columbia, SC 29212, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Sunday: Closed