This is hands down the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym I have ever trained at. I have wrestled my entire life and I am currently a brown belt in BJJ, so I have been around a lot of rooms, coaches, and different styles of training. This gym is on another level. Professor Gibson is a black belt and the best coach I have ever had. He holds your feet to the fire, pushes you past your comfort zone, and makes sure you are getting better every single day. He does not let you cut corners, and that is exactly what makes his coaching so valuable. The gym itself is modern, clean, well-designed, and very well kept. You can tell there is pride in the facility, the training, and the culture. The people here are great too. Everyone pushes each other, encourages each other, and helps bring the best out of you. I have trained and been around BJJ gyms in Columbia and the Midlands, and in my opinion, none of them even come close to this gym. The coaching, the atmosphere, the facility, and the people are unmatched. Whether you are brand new, a wrestler looking to transition into Jiu-Jitsu, or an experienced grappler, this is the place to train. The best gym I have ever been a part of.

Outstanding coaches, and a true feeling of family and community. You will sweat. It will be hard. You will learn an amazing martial art along the way and it will be 100% worth it.

We are part of the Spartan Academy Family for a year now and we love everyone there and the Lessons. We drive 30mins one way because there is nowhere better to bring your Kids to learn BJJ. Big Fans

My name is Francisco Daniel Pires Tavares. I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 25 years, starting in Fortaleza, Brazil, under Professor Sazinho, son of Grandmaster Sá. It’s an honor to recommend Spartan Academy. This is authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a strong family environment and world-class instruction in BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA, and an excellent kids program. If you’re looking for a place that can truly change your life, this is it. I highly recommend it. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

This place changed my life. I can't exaggerate how much Jiu Jitsu improves you as a person, and this is the place to experience that. Professor Guybson Sa is a 3 time world champion from Brazil. He is the real deal. His father is one of the rare people on earth who earned their red belt in BJJ so he was born and raised in this world. There is no one more qualified to teach BJJ in Columbia, SC.

Our family absolutely loves Spartan Academy! My three boys and my husband all train in Jiu Jitsu there, and it has been such a positive influence in their lives. Beyond learning techniques and gaining confidence, they are learning respect, discipline, the value of hard work, and how to persist even when things are difficult. It truly feels like a supportive family environment. The confidence my boys have gained through training has been amazing to watch, both on and off the mats. Professor Sa and the entire staff at Spartan Academy are fantastic. They truly care about their students and create an encouraging atmosphere where everyone feels supported and challenged to grow. We are so grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend Spartan Academy to anyone considering Jiu Jitsu training!

My 7-year-old daughter has been training there for a while, and I can assure you that it is the best place for Jiu-Jitsu training in Columbia!! It’s not just Jiu-Jitsu. You can see examples of lessons in respect, punctuality, responsibility, camaraderie, and loyalty. We love it!

Amazing gym. You won't find anywhere better.

Solid place to train, learn and grow. Welcoming atmosphere with passionate instruction. I highly recommend trying out some classes as well as allowing your kids to come and participate. Nothing better to mold our children than spending time on the mats and find comfort in that. Keep it up guys!!

My daughter is brand new to jujitsu and she was excited and nervous. She has been training at Spartan Academy for a little over a month, twice a week and she loves it and she’s learning so much in a short amount of time. Guybson and Chris really know what they’re doing when it comes to teaching these kids the techniques and keeping them engaged in the class. If there is any time my daughter doesn’t understand something immediately, they are quick to spot it and help her one on one and be sure she gets it before the end of class. I would 10/10 recommend training with SA for your kids.