Charleston · South Carolina
Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
874 Orleans Rd Unit 4, Charleston, SC 29407
About Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra West Ashley is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina, which positions itself explicitly as a beginners' school — "Charleston's home for beginners, regardless of age or fitness level". Adult training is split into Fundamentals, All Levels, No-Gi, a women's class (GBF) and a competition team, and the kids' side runs age-banded groups from Tiny Champs (3-4) up to Juniors (10-14), alongside private and family sessions. Three black belts teach: founder Prof. Fabio Alves (BJJ black belt and 2nd-degree judo black belt, 20+ years), Prof. Henrique Carepa (black belt, 20+ years, a former IBJJF director) and Prof. Rafael Carepa (black belt since 2012, 25+ years).
Pricing
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Competition
- Women's
- Self-Defense
Weekly Schedule
Instructors
Lineage: Gracie Barra
Lineage: Gracie Barra
Lineage: Gracie Barra
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense?+
The head instructor is Fabio Alves, a black belt with lineage through Gracie Barra.
Does Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense offers a dedicated program for children.