Perform - Achieve - Succeed

Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai in Mount Pleasant — built for adults, kids, and whole families who want practical skills, discipline, and long-term growth.

Why This Academy

Not a Typical Martial Arts Gym

Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant is built on a different philosophy. This is not about hype, ego, or competition-driven training. We are about helping you be better at everything you do.

Our approach is rooted in proven self-defense, technical precision, and long-term development. Training is designed for whole families and the everyday person — professionals and individuals who want to have fun and become stronger, more capable, and more disciplined without sacrificing their health.

Programs Built for Real Progress

Whether you’re stepping on the mat for the first time or returning with experience, our programs are structured to help you grow with clarity and purpose.

Adult Jiu-Jitsu

Train for real-world self-defense, stress reduction, and long-term health through a structured, technical system.

Childrens Jiu-Jitsu

Build confidence, discipline, focus, and respect in a positive and structured environment.

Muay Thai

Develop striking, conditioning, and control through disciplined, technique-driven training.

Private Instruction

Private instruction delivers focused, one-on-one coaching tailored to your goals.

“I believe that preparation and knowledge are the keys to succeeding in any situation.”

-Master Helio Gracie

Learn From

Proven Experience

Professor Joshua brings decades of martial arts experience across multiple disciplines, including Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA competition.

His teaching approach focuses on technical mastery, efficiency, and helping students develop real skill — not just intensity. The academy is built for those who want to train intelligently, stay consistent, and grow over time.

Martial Arts for the Real World

Training here is about more than physical ability. It’s about building discipline, control, resilience, and clarity.

We follow a practical, self-defense-first system rooted in the teachings of the Gracie lineage — designed for real people who want to improve their everyday lives.