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.

try Your first class for free

At our academy, membership is about more than simply signing up—
it's about becoming part of a trusted community.

We believe that training is most effective when you’re surrounded by people who support your growth, share your values, and help make the academy a positive place to learn.

That’s why we offer free trial classes.

Every prospective member is invited to try one free class in each program they’re interested. This gives you the opportunity to experience our unique approach to training, meet our instructors and students, and decide if our academy is the right fit for you.

At the same time, it allows us to get to know you and ensure that everyone who joins contributes to the supportive, respectful culture we’ve worked hard to build.

The result is a stronger community and a better training experience for everyone.