The Foundry

Fantastic experience: I dropped in for a Brazilian Ju Jitsu class and had a great time. Instructor was incredible and there was a good group of guys training there!

Fantastic experience: Cool place, weights, fighting, and gymnastics all in one.

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym for anyone that’s in to lifting and bodybuilding. They have a big selection of the best equipment and a well spaced layout. It’s not the prettiest but in my opinion makes a great environment for serious lifting. Thankful I found a place like this!

Negative experience: Good gym but them bathrooms are something else

Negative experience: I’m not sure how this place has such a high rating. I only went a couple times with my husband, and maybe it’s good if you take actual classes (although it’s even more expensive). We just wanted to use the equipment which looked old and not taken care of. Apparently they will watch your kid(s), but I don’t know if I’d leave my kid there…. Management and workers seemed nice from the couple times we were there. If you know how to workout and just want to quickly get in and out it’s not bad if you don’t use the bathrooms and cleanliness is questionable.

Negative experience: Way too overpriced. 2 days a week for a boxing class in $109 a month.

Fantastic experience: I have been training Jiu Jitsu here for maybe 6 months or so and the instruction is very high level. We learn a lot every class. Also there is a nice balance between instruction and rolling. We do 1 hour class and 30 minutes rolling each day. There is more mat space in this gym than any gym I’ve ever been too- so plenty of room to train after class and any day any time during the week. Also the weightlifting equipment and area is huge with everything you need and more- even turf with sleds, tires and hammers, calisthenics, powerlifting. The whole works. It the most robust fitness center in the area- and the Jiu Jitsu is very high level too so I am very grateful to have The Foundry here.

Fantastic experience: Hello Everyone ‍♀️ Made Four years in Beaufort, from Day one until God willing today our family has joined a lot of there Martial a Arts classes. Everything has worked out great. Customer Service always has been on track for our family. About half last year until now by the name of Jareka she has helped me in Everything in regards with our account. Foundry has improved, yet it has had its downs again Jareka has helped use resolve the concerns we have had with Foundry. Thanks ( Owner ) Abe. Great place for Family..

Negative experience: I really want to give this place more than two stars, I really do. Unfortunately, there are a number of issues I have with the gym that just make it hard for me to do so. There are a lot of good things about the gym: it's conveniently located if you're in Beaufort or the surrounding area, it has a very active member base across a number of sports seemingly which range from BJJ/MMA, gymnastics, boxing, and more. For parents, this is a good place to workout while your kid has child care and/or a place for your kid to be active. The weightlifting equipment (what I was there for) isn't bad necessarily, and the gym schedule from 0500-2100 is pretty decent for a commercial gym schedule. Also, most importantly, the rates of the gym for guest passes are 5 dollars your first time and then 10 after, which is a lot cheaper than some other places I've been. All this being said, I had major issues both nights with both the equipment/environment of the gym and the type of members. The biggest glaring issue is the weight lighting area whether machines or free weights is absolutely chaotic; there are weights scattered EVERYWHERE and nobody reracks anything. Plates are all over the floor, and dumbbells are scattered about not even placed on racks nor even paired together half the time. Additionally, there are several dumbbell weights that only have one pair while other weight options (mostly those below 20lbs) have multiple sets which are equally scattered across the weight room. This problem was further an issue with members both nights simply hogging equipment for over 30+ minutes without any kind of care in the world for other people trying to use the singular set of weights/machine/etc that they were using. Overall, gym is decent if you're in the area visiting and don't want to drive a bunch elsewhere or can't get on base to MCAS. I do personally believe the whole "have every athletic activity present and basic means to conduct it" without really investing super hard into one sport or the other is a little annoying. Also where I come from, major gyms have the ability to be 24 hours which I feel like this gym could do, but I digress. My primary issues lie within cleanliness and general order of the gym, and getting better lifting equipment/weights. Oh by the way, please make sure your child isn't clogging toilets in the bathroom-- I had to actively stop a ~5 year old kid from doing that.

Negative experience: I joined because they said they had child care. The first night i went it was great, Liz watched my baby and she was super sweet and friendly and asked for my name and for my babys. i came the next day in the morning to work out and madison was in the child care room. she was on her phone when i walked in and didn’t even notice me until i said something. she was still on her phone whenever i was putting my babies stuff down and didn’t say anything to me. I went to do my work out(40min) and halfway thro just went to check and see how my kid(4month)was doing and i saw madison on her phone. 20 min later whenever i was done i went to get her and again she didn’t even notice me till i asked if i could get my baby(i had to say it twice). there were also about four other kids in there probably from age of 3-7. she had left my baby in her carseat the whole time and just faced her towards the tv. I was a little upset about it at first but didn’t say anything until that night after thinking about it. i called and talked to the manager and told her what happened. she was patronizing and condescending, and told me that they weren’t a preschool and that they are not there to teach or discipline kids. She then told me to come at another time to see if i would get along with the other girls more(mornings work best with my schedule). i told her i didn't have the expectation of them to be teaching or disciplining kids just for attentiveness, which it states on their website. During the conversation i thought the phone was breaking up so i said excuse me and she said, ”sorry, im multitasking”and then in a very sarcastic tone said, “i promise i’m paying attention.” It was after the conversation with the manager i decided to cancel my membership after only having it for two days. I payed 84$ for the membership which included the enrollment fee, and the $9.99 for childcare. I am not able to get any of the money back and i could still attend till the end of the month but i don’t feel safe having my child there after my conversation with the manager. The childcare room is very dark due to broken lights and does not look like it is cleaned often same with the bathrooms.

Fantastic experience: Great facility with a lot of different training options. Also the staff I encountered were helpful and professional. Nice atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing and the staff was very helpful! I highly recommend checking it out.

Fantastic experience: We switched to their gymnastics program from another facility and we absolutely love the coaches and the staff.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding establishment. Top-notch training. Wonderful people.

Fantastic experience: Beaufort Brawl 2! The Foundry is an exceptional gym, they have gymnastics, weight lifting, MMA training, and fitness classes! #MASrealestateadvisors #coastalhomessouthcarolina #beaufortsc

Fantastic experience: I took a boxing class and was very impressed. Great environment, great people, awesome instructors. I'll be back for another class soon!

Fantastic experience: Great place. Great Staff.

Fantastic experience: The absolute best place to train. Everything is spaced out and everyone is really friendly.

Fantastic experience: Love The Foundry. My daughter takes jujitsu and MMA and loves it. I love the fact that she is doing something that will keep her safe later and keep her active. Abe Stem is an amazing instructor as is Brittany Stem and Michele Soto.

Fantastic experience: Me and my son's enjoyed ourselves. Good fights. Good scenery.

Fantastic experience: A great place for almost anyone interested in health and fitness.

Positive experience: It was good, the bathrooms are a bit weird, but good workout with wide range of equipment. The people there was also pretty cool. The worst part is that it's kinda hard to find some things, and it ain't the best money wise. A solid 4.

Fantastic experience: I may be biased because I used to work there but I absolutely love how much heart and soul goes into creating such a great space to workout! Everyone that you meet here is super nice and the environment is fantastic

Fantastic experience: I may be biased because I used to work there but I absolutely love how much heart and soul goes into creating such a great space to workout! Everyone that you meet here is super nice and the environment is fantastic

Positive experience: I really like this gym. There’s plenty of equipment to use and I’m never waiting to use anything. My only gripe is that this place is supposed to open at 5 am and it’s very inconsistent. It’s 5:21 am and there still isn’t an employee here. Staff needs to be way more reliable as it cuts down on the time I have to work out.

Fantastic experience: Love the gym! Anyone know what days/ hours childcare is available?

Positive experience: A big gym with great equipment and programs. The space itself could use some tlc. I’ll definitely be using the bathroom at home.

Positive experience: Not a member yet but super impressed. Only 1 downfall though is the hours. I feel they close way early. I myself am a 24hr person. Other than that great place and great people.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Fantastic experience: I love u B n mother

Fantastic experience: There is no other gym like this one, The Foundry emphasizes on you! From your everyday cardio, to weight lifting, The Foundry is making big moves with their classes, such as MMA, boxing, kicking boxing, and many more. I've been attending just about 6 weeks now, and I love every moment I'm in there. Great staff, an owner you'll never know who owns it. Members who are willing to help, trainers who are ready to push you and knowledge for those who are ready to learn. So join, like I did, like the people before us and those after us.

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome.

Fantastic experience: Spacious, well-equipped, friendly.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym for mma, boxing, and weight lifting,

Fantastic experience: I’m Manuel and went to the boxing class for a week it was fun but had to go to studies for now Cant wait to get back

Fantastic experience: Myself and my son AJ felt very welcomed and AJ really enjoyed the class. He can't wait to come back!

Fantastic experience: Josh is great!!!

Fantastic experience: Great gym!

Fantastic experience: Great environment excellent place to workout people are great staff is great and it's easy excess from where I live

Positive experience: This is a great gym! Good programs, friendly staff, a good workout environment, and the patrons mind their business/are friendly. I recently joined this gym and it has really motivated me to be active. It would be 5 stars, but the non-gym facilities such as the bathrooms & shower are terrible. Obviously hasn’t been cleaned in a month if not longer (see photos). I couldn't find a recommendation box anywhere to bring up the issue. This is a gym perfect for routine workouts and reaching your goals. I know the hygiene facilities isn't why people go to the gym, but if you go to the gym RIGHT before work like me… Just be aware of the icky bathrooms (and whatever else hasn’t been cleaned in awhile) and plan accordingly.

Fantastic experience: Great gym!

Fantastic experience: This is the one stop shop for gyms. They cater to a realm of fitness endeavors. The owners and employees are welcoming and very knowledgeable in all areas of fitness.

Fantastic experience: My husband and kids are part of the MMA and BJJ programs at The Foundary. The owners and staff are knowledgeable and super friendly, and I would recommend to anyone looking for a gym that has a welcoming environment along with a variety of classes.

Fantastic experience: I've been training in martial arts since I was 14 and no school really made me feel like my first school did. Most were okay, and some were illegitimate, but The Foundry (formerly Beaufort MMA) is a breath of fresh air. I think the best part is that the instructors across the arts offered are all cohesive, friendly, and ultimately perpetuate Bruce Lee's vision of not holding a single art above another. My confidence in the growth of this school skyrocketed when I found out they expanded. I believe their staff have the tools to spread the martial arts just like Bruce Lee wanted.

Fantastic experience: The gym has everything you need to train. For me one of the biggest pluses is there is a lot of room and much space to move around you definitely don't feel tight. The owners are hands-on and they're at the gym everyday. Hands down the best gym in Beaufort.

Fantastic experience: Great Gym with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. The equipment is clean and the ay acre staff is excellent with my kids while I work out

Fantastic experience: Great facility! Plenty of equipment to workout and social distance. They have something for everyone. Highly recommend that you check it out!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Fantastic experience: I have been training at this gym (Previously known as Beaufort MMA) for a few years and I absolutely love it! Abe is such a great and patient instructor when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. All of the instructors are quality and really care about the development of their students on the Mixed Martial Arts end. The staff at the gym is great and very friendly. They are continually updating the gym to improve the quality and standards that us clients deserve and have really transformed a once defunct gym owned by someone else. I highly recommend to visit this gym if you are coming in from out of town; they are very welcoming. The gym has a positive vibe and I see a lot of great things happening for this gym! We are a family, #ComeTrainWithUs #BJJ #MMA