Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding, and fun way to improve your physical fitness and mental toughness? Look no further than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at The Foundry!

Our program offers a wide range of classes for adults and kids alike, including gi and no-gi classes for adults and gi classes for kids. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or a complete beginner, we have something for everyone.

Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu Training

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques. It’s a great workout that can help you build strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. At the same time, it’s a mental challenge that requires focus, discipline, and problem-solving skills.

At The Foundry, we’re dedicated to helping our students reach their full potential, both physically and mentally. Our experienced instructors are passionate about BJJ and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our students.

Gi and No-Gi BJJ Classes

In our adult classes, we offer both gi and no-gi options. Gi classes involve training in a traditional BJJ uniform, while no-gi classes are done without the uniform. Both types of classes offer unique challenges and benefits.

In our gi classes, students learn to use the traditional uniform to their advantage, using the collar, sleeves, and pants to control their opponent and execute techniques. This style of BJJ is often called “the chess of martial arts” because it involves strategy, tactics, and technique.

No-gi classes, on the other hand, are faster-paced and more dynamic. Without the uniform to grab onto, students must rely on different grips and techniques to control their opponent. This style of BJJ is often used in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions and is a great way to improve your overall grappling skills.

For kids, we offer gi classes that are tailored to their age and skill level. Our instructors are experienced in working with children and are committed to providing a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment. BJJ is a great way for kids to improve their physical fitness, learn self-defense skills, and build confidence and self-esteem.


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Benefits of Training in BJJ

Control a Dangerous Situation

Defeat a Larger, Stronger Opponent

Develop Self-Control

Get stronger core and grips

Meeting Lifelong friends

Have a Great Workout

Learn Fun and Challenging Skills

Teen / Adult BJJ

While Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does not include striking in it’s curriculum, it is a very competent form of self-defense that is useful for all sizes of grappler. Our teen and adult classes include men and women from a multitude of ages and sizes and we have grapplers of every belt level to grapple and train with.

Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Our youth BJJ class is available for children 9 and older. In the class, the children are taught at the same standard that we expect for our adults and each child works over techniques as they progress in their ranks. Any student is capable of competing in jiu-jitsu and submission grappling tournaments but competition is not a requirement to be enrolled in the course.

Jiu-Jitsu Class Schedule

Professor Abe Stem

Owner / Lead Instructor
843-476-8980
Abe began training in Mixed Martial Arts in 2001. After competing in several grappling tournaments he decided to try some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and travelled to many different academies in the US to train. Eventually, he was taken under the tutelage of Professor Joshua Miller from Augusta GA, where he has continued since. Abe is currently a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has taught and coached many children, teen and adults over the past 20 years of training. Abe is the lead coach of the gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu classes and also teaches several other styles of martial arts at The Foundry including Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and self-defense classes.

1 on 1 Brazilian Jitsu Classes

If you are interested in private instruction instead of group training, we can schedule personal classes for 30 minutes or 1 hour sessions. These sessions are based on the availability of our instructors, so contact us if you would like to inquire about the available times for private instruction.


BJJ Lifestyle

At The Foundry, we believe that BJJ is more than just a martial art – it’s a way of life. Our community of students is welcoming, supportive, and inclusive, and we’re dedicated to helping each other grow and improve.

So whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, compete in tournaments, or just have fun, we invite you to join us at The Foundry for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. With our expert instructors, expansive facility, and supportive community, you’ll be on your way to becoming a stronger, fitter, and more confident version of yourself in no time.