Arts For Fitness

I’ve been training BJJ at AFF for over two years now and my game has grown tremendously. Instructors and training partners have become like family and we continue to progress together each session. The recent addition of Professor Gilson Fernandes as head BJJ instructor has been a game changer in every way possible. His openness is sharing his black belt knowledge has sharpened all of our skills and he’s willing after each session to answer any and all questions. Aside from the BJJ the intensity of the training has greatly increased the level of my fitness with no ceiling in sight. I encourage anyone interested in martial arts to check out AFF. For myself deciding to train BJJ was very intimidating in the beginning but AFF is a very warm and friendly environment that anyone, beginner or expert can feel comfortable in.

I attend yoga here just about everyday and have been a member for almost a year. The yoga classes are awesome; an equal combo of challenging poses, breathing exercises and meditation. There is also a 24– hour gym downstairs that has everything you need.
Chi and Mr. Fred are amazing people who care so much about each and every student. I have never felt more welcome at a gym.
I could go on and on but I will just end this with: I highly recommend this place. I go for the yoga, I stay for the people.

I drove from Detroit Michigan to train with Arts for Fitness’ new head Jiu Jitsu instructor and my experience was amazing! Gilson Fernandes is a world champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor but his real skill lies in his ability to teach. Gilson is truly gifted in immediately seeing growth areas in anybody he focuses on. He greatly changes my game every time I make contact with him. I really can’t say enough about how awesome he is so I’ll just move on. The owners of Arts of Fitness were equally talented in their own areas of fitness, no wonder why Gilson chose South Carolina to be his new home. All in all, Arts for Fitness is an amazing place to train for anybody looking to get in shape as well as the experienced fighters looking for that cutting edge. If you are in the Charleston area, you need to check them out!

I love this gym. It’s 24 hours so you can go work out any time you want. What I REALLY love is the classes! They have amazing martial arts, yoga, Zumba, Brazilian jiu-​jitsu, and taekwon-​do. The staff is really nice and professional. Definitely worth checking them out !