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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!
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!
BJJ for Self-defense: What You Need to Know The best way to stay safe is to avoid dangerous situations altogether. However, if you ever find yourself in harm’s way, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can provide the skills needed to defend yourself and escape safely. BJJ is both a martial art and a combat sport often showcased […]
Learn the sweet science at Black Label Martial Arts Sure, watching a good fight can get your heart racing — but once you actually step into the ring, even just for training, you start to really understand what makes boxing so incredible. You’ll see why they call it the sweet science. Take Terrence “Bud” Crawford […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Power of Drilling Depending on your coach you will be given a technique to drill or your own time to drill a technique of your choice. Let’s say your coach says “armbars 25x each, warmup!” Your thoughts “Boring, I know this” Let me just swing side to side and finish up these 25 reps. So […]
Why are our martial arts classes so amazing? Each class is unique. In the children’s classes, we applaud the incredible effort and talent that the young ones display. Some classes may encounter challenges, but we handle them with a positive attitude. Nevertheless, progress is always made! Progress is the driving force behind martial arts. We […]
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The FOX CHAMPS CODE Parenting experts often talk up the benefits of learning a martial art. They talk about fitness, focus, friends and self-discipline. To borrow from the late, great Aretha Franklin, it’s cultivating R-E-S-P-E-C-T that experts say is most important. They say that children learn respect by showing respect (bowing, shaking hands, sportsmanship, […]
Tournament Jitters – We all get the jitters – that jumpy feeling before you’re called to compete. Even the pros feel anxiety before a big match but they have strategies to calm the mind. When it comes to performance anxiety, bjj competitions can be like public speaking; the focus is all on you and your […]
Can your children protect themselves from a bully? Some kids go through school without one fight, and are not exposed to physical bullying. Others will at some point get into a fight whether they are a willing participant or not. Hopefully, it’s just a schoolyard tussle never to be repeated again. Too often, as […]
We would like to introduce Black Label Jiu-Jitsu Japan! BLACK LABEL WORLDWIDE! We couldn’t have asked for a better group to represent us internationally. We are very proud of all of you. Years from now the legacy of Black label Jiu-Jitsu will be strong because of team members like you. They broke my heart going […]
What I call Junk-Jitsu ???????? Playing the game of transitions and concepts you will find different sweeps that will resemble sweeps you have drilled. This is something I picked up watching Cobrinha and may have hit years ago. After being asked what to do from De La Riva, I poked around and a variation of […]
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Building Self-Confidence First off, consistent training, sparring, and building stamina gives a person self-assurance in their physical abilities – no small thing! Never underestimate the significance of being confident in your ability to defend yourself. Beyond that, martial arts increases your belief in your judgement and trust in your abilities. In BJJ class we are […]
Leadership – We want our kids to be leaders and not followers. But what makes a leader? What if I told you – mistakes! But only a special kind of mistake. All life is about solving problems. A good leader is a good problem solver. But you don’t get to be a good problem solver […]
Hey Kids, start small! Practice taking on your little fears before conquering bigger fears! We all have fears. Even grown-ups. Maybe it’s speaking in public or starting a new school. We may worry, “will they laugh?’ “Will I make a friend?” Jiu-Jitsu is a perfect place to start practicing facing your fears. Scared to speak […]
Join the BLACK LABEL Charleston Boxing Family! Charleston boxing gym in West Ashley Here at Black Label Charleston Boxing crew getting the wins in 2017! Amazing performances from 4 of our boxers. Even a main event KO! We are not just Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing or MMA – We are a wrecking crew that […]
7X BJJ World Champion Lucas Lepri is coming to Black Label Martial Arts, Charleston. Lucas Lepri is to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to what Reggie Jackson was to baseball – a person of phenomenal ability who delivers under pressure. Lucas Lepri is the world’s most technical guard passer. He faced the best in the world at the […]
Thank you to Master Ricardo Liborio, BJJ Legend and founder of Black Label Martial Arts, for visiting with our students here in Charleston. Professor Malachy Friedman gave an early Christmas present to all his students. The free seminar was spent talking about the life values such as humility, perseverance, a hunger for knowledge and grit […]
UFC Mixed Martial Artist, Gleison “Tibau” Alves, to train and demonstrate MMA techniques at Black Label Martial Arts on Friday and Saturday February 17-18, 2017 CHARLESTON, SC – Black Label Martial Arts hosts UFC mixed martial artist Gleison “Tibau” Alves on Friday and Saturday, February 17-18 for training and MMA demonstrations. The 33 year-old “Tibau,” […]
Interview with American Top Team Charleston’s 145 lb Champion You are currently the Conflict MMA 145 pound champion. First off, congratulations on that. First question, how sore were you after that fight? Thank you very much! This fight wasn’t so bad as far as recovery goes or feeling injured. The fight before this took a […]
BJJ Fundamentals Class – Black Label in West Ashley, Charleston is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels who are interested in learning the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our ‘Fundamentals Only’ class is specifically designed for those who are new to the sport or prefer to […]
Muay Thai in Charleston, SC – Muay Thai Legend visits ATT Lowcountry, Charleston. What an amazing Muay Thai seminar with Lamsongkram Chuwattana aka “Lam”. Lam is a 6X World Champion Muay Thai fighter and former coach to Georges St-Pierre. Lamsongkram AKA Suphachai Jansod is the current Rajadamnern Middleweight Champion and world class fighter, earning a […]
Top Ten Reasons to Teach Children Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Reason # 1 – Perseverance – aka Grit! Talent – check! Intelligence – check! Ability – Check! These characteristics will sail your boat far and fast on smooth seas. But when the wind whips up and the seas get rough, it’s grit that will sail you […]
Women’s Self-Defense Class for Free in Charleston, SC Wow! What a turnout! 100+ women in attendance! Thank you to all who showed up to our free women’s self-defense seminar and a thankful shout out to Ecogreen Pest Control for providing snacks and drinks for our students! Also, we would like to give a thanks to […]
Too much aim, not enough trigger – BJJ Charleston We learn position before submission is usually best. Yes, being able to pull the “trigger” during a scramble when you see an arm or choke to earn the submission is a great tool and often a necessity. Being able to aim is as equally […]
Doing what’s best for my students is something that is continually on my mind. Every day, I try to go above and beyond what it takes to enhance my students understanding of BJJ or MMA. I am not a $20-dollar gym. We have 4 BJJ classes a day, and my prices reflect what I put […]
Creating Two Active “YOUS” by Drilling Differently – Developing subconscious reactions to a player’s offense allows you to be consciously searching for offensive techniques. For example, when you have an offensive guard like de la Riva and your opponent kills your hook, the position is most likely dead for you turning your offensive guard to […]
Ricardo Libório, co-founder of American Top Team, and Champion of the ADCC 2015 “SUPERFIGHT”against Mario Sperry, is coming to Black Label – Charleston, SC – December 21, 2015. Libório helps to train a stable of UFC, Bellator, and other professional MMA, BJJ and Muay Thai fighters, including Thiago Alves, Robbie Lawler, Antônio Silva, Nik Lentz, Marcus […]
I know a lot of techniques but actually owning a technique, that is different. What does that mean to own a technique? Knowing the infrastructure forward and back, understanding the timing and tiny components to what makes it work. In most players early years of BJJ they see a technique understand the concept then implement. […]