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Black Label is hands down one of the best places to train. Sarah’s warmth and dedication are a big part of what makes it so special she really cares about the people here and puts her heart into creating a positive environment.
Coach Corey is amazing for Muay Thai. super knowledgeable, technical, and I felt super comfortable training with him as someone who is new to the sport. I can’t recommend this place enough.
My first time here and I didn’t know what I was walking into. Sarah at the desk was incredibly helpful in introducing me to the instructor and answering all of my questions. Jairo the boxing instructor presented everything clearly and put us through an hour of challenging fun. The tone he sets is taken up by the students as everyone is there to be better and to help each other be better. This is an excellent organization.
Black Label Martial Arts is the top gym in Charleston for anyone looking to train in a welcoming yet challenging environment. The instructors are phenomenal, and the community is incredibly supportive.
A special shoutout to Sarah, who went above and beyond to help me pick out the perfect MMA gloves. She’s always there to answer any questions and provide guidance for anybody training. Her kindness and expertise truly makes a difference. If you’re looking for a gym where the staff genuinely cares about your progress and experience, Black Label is the place to be. Highly recommend!
Black Label Martial Arts is the best for so many reasons! Our oldest daughter started Jiujitsu earlier this year here and it instantly turned into a passion. She has made so many friends, we have as well, and now everyone feels like family. In just 6 months our 5 year old daughter has learned SO much. She has competed in a tournament, brought home two medals, ranked up in belts, has learned a ton and continues to do so every time she walks into Black Label. She is going so far with this already because of this gym! The coaches are phenomenal and go the extra effort to teach thoroughly. They treat everyone the same, no matter their belt, age, skill level, etc., everyone is treated like family and they put effort into every single person! We are beyond thankful to have found this gym and can’t wait for our youngest daughter to be old enough to roll on the mat! Thanks for everything Black Label, we love being apart of the family and are so excited for what the future holds! Sign your kids or yourself up! You won’t regret it!!
I love this place!!! I was new to the area and tried 4 different Jiu-Jitsu gyms and this one is my new home! Alexis and Sarah are so incredible, everyone is SOOO friendly and kind.
One of the most welcoming gyms I’ve ever walked in . Was in town from Boston and it felt like I had been there for years . The owner was a legit blackbelt and proud of his lineage. Couldn’t recommend this gym more . I’ll be making it my gym while I’m in Charleston again. Thank you so much guys
Jiu jitsu and the black label team have had such a positive influence on my daughter! Her confidence has grown tremendously, she’s learned valuable life lessons and she enjoys every second of it!
Bringing my kids to Black Label is one of the best decisions we have made. They have grown so much more than just their skills alone. They have gained so much confidence since we have joined. When we started one of my kids would even hide behind his siblings. That same child today, you would never know struggled with his confidence, thanks to Black Label! Malachy is an incredible Coach and has encouraged all of our kids in different ways to push themselves, be confident, respectful and work hard. All of the coaches are fantastic! We couldn't be happier!
Best thing we have ever done for our kids. They are learning such valuable physical and mental skills.
If your looking for a professional, knowledgeable, clean, focused place for you or your child to learn bjj then I couldn't recommend this place more. I have two children who learn here. The environment is that of any top level gym and the staff is knowledgeable and focused on you or your child learning not only a martial art but lessons they can carry everyday to make them stronger and better people
Absolutely amazing place! They welcomed my Daughter with open arms!definitely going to evaluate her to the next level. Highly recommend!!!!
My first experience was a very good one.. everyone was very nice and helpful to me. I have zero experience in this art form. A warm but disciplined environment and very professional. I am excited about continuing to train here.. I will be back bet on that!
After recently moving to the Charleston area, I tried out a few gyms liking for the best fit. Black Label Martial Arts offered exactly what I was looking for with a great schedule with multiple class times! Everyone was extremely welcoming and the teaching is top notch! Highly recommend!
My oldest son just started his boxing journey and I am thrilled we chose Black Label Martial Arts. Coach Isaac is amazing and everyone in the classes are super supportive. I can’t wait to see the growth in my son! If you’re looking for quality classes, you won’t be disappointed!
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For Kids The Perfect Balance between too much and not enough! It is not uncommon to witness a child shedding tears during training sessions. Reflecting on my own childhood, I can recall moments when I would have done the same at their age. Even as adults, we are not immune to the overwhelming […]
Location: Black Label Martial Arts 1850 Wallace School Rd, Charleston, SC Dates: Sat 8/24/19 1:30pm to 2:30pm Description: BJJ Black Belt, MMA coach and producer of self-defense videos, Malachy Friedman will give a free Women‘s Self-Defense Seminar/ Teacher’s Fundraiser. Taught in a safe, non-intimidating environment. All techniques are proven effective and do not require […]
After graduating from Citadel, couple takes on new challenge together in boxing ring By Derrek Asberry [email protected] Mar 20, 2019 Rico Gabriel couldn’t stop shaking as he stepped through the ropes and into the boxing ring. Neither could his girlfriend, Mary Ann Koller, as she did the same. Gabriel and Koller, both Citadel graduates, have […]
Local Amateur Boxer Wins State Golden Gloves Championship in His 1 st Fight Ever CHARLESTON, SC – Rico Gabriel, training out of Black Label Martial Arts in Charleston, SC, won the SC Golden Gloves Title February 23, 2019 in Greer, SC. He moves on to the regional championships in Knoxville, TN. Gabriel who weighs in […]
3 Jiu-Jitsu Legends Come Together for a Weekend Seminar at Black Label Martial Arts CHARLESTON, SC – Three of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts in the world are coming together in Charleston, SC on Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to teach seminars for Martial Artists in the Lowcountry. BJJ Legend, Ricardo Liborio […]
Black Label Anti-Bullying Program Bullying has been on our national radar screen as a major social problem for many years. The effects of bullying can be dramatic and long-lasting for the bullied child and include emotional and physical pain, academic problems, and social withdrawal. Even the aggressor experiences negative consequences, putting themselves at higher risk […]
“Human nature (Jiu-Jitsu) is full of riddles and contradictions; its very complexity engenders art – and by art I mean the search for something more than simple linear formulations, flat solutions, oversimplified explanations.” – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Substitute the words Jiu-Jitsu for the words human nature and it challenges one to consider exactly what does art […]
Truism #1: You are who you surround yourself with. This is something my mother always told me, and it’s spot-on. In my kid’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, I teach them that if they are in a group of kids that is making fun of another child, then they are as guilty as the others. Why? They […]
What Struggle Teaches I have been involved in this sport of MMA for the past 18 years. Early in my career, I have made a lot of poor decisions in my training and recovery that are clear to me now. I was in the sport before money was ever really being offered to fighters who […]