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War Cross Martial Arts LLC
“I searched from Gainesville Ga to Greenville SC for a martial arts program for my son.”
Best Karate Classes near Anderson, SC
2 of these schools are based in Anderson; the others serve Anderson from towns including Greenville (27 mi), Simpsonville (26 mi) and Hendersonville, NC (57 mi).
11 open weekends · all 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Cameron Paul's Dojo
“I have seen tremendous gains in my son since he's been taking karate at Cameron Paul's Dojo.”
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Kuk Sool Won of Clemson
- Belt
- Program
- Energy
“I am so impressed with how the instructors are able to challenge all types of students to achieve their personal best in all areas of life not just martial arts.”
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Rickey Stowe's American Karate
“Rickey has been teaching karate for many years and is so good with the kids.”
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Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center
“I'm a student who used to go here and I sadly quit but I highly recommend it bc it does work out, discipline, and last you learn self defense and I wish I can join back in a way and mr Steven is a really nice teacher and knowing how mr tony lives in ...”
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Martial School Combative Concepts
- Confidence
- Watch
- Learn
“If you are seeking a place to boost self-confidence, for physical fitness and leadership, all while learning the skills of karate and self-defense, look no further!!!”
Karate schools listed for Anderson, SC fill the 23 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Anderson, SC
The 23 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 943 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (87%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 11 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book a karate trial online with schools listed for Anderson?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 11 of the 23 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.
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Palmetto Martial Arts School
“The changes in my youngest daughter's strength, coordination, and confidence are amazing following early childhood cancer and chemo that weekend her body.”
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Fightworks Academy
- Confidence
- Mat
- Train
“Dan and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and are willing to work any student, no matter their age or experience in order for them to achieve their goals.”
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Carolina Karate & Fitness Center
- Confidence
- Fun
- Discipline
“The instructors maintain an appropriate and encouraging amount of expectation for the students during class time, meaning that students work to their highest potential.”
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Greenville Academy of Martial Arts
“If you are looking for somewhere judgement free to learn about boxing (or the other disciplines they specialize in) I can't recommend this place enough.”
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Black Belt Attitude School (Pelham)
- Teach
- Karate
- Skills
“All teachers are exceptionally good in motivating the kids not only on karate but also on getting them to focus, to always do the right thing, discipline, respect for parents and life skills.”
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Optimization Training Lab
- Kids
- Goals
- Students
“I was looking for a BJJ school and all of my friends told me to check out Alliance, and what I found was knowledgeable and in depth instructors who are compassionate about the art.”
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Greenville Martial Art Center
“The instructors take a vested interest in all of their students, and make sure that they not only learn the skills and discipline, but that they understand why and how everything is done and taught the way it is.”
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Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy
- Relationship
- Grandmaster
- Taekwondo
“Grand Master Huggins and his wife Grand Master Huggins have perform what a real martial artist should be I say l say this because I know his master Billy Hong one of the greatest Masters I've ever been around and I've been around a lot this is my 50 ...”
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Hurricane Martial Arts Center
“I wasn't thinking and did not inform the staff of this before hand, and on her first day of class she showed signs of her anxiety tuning into a panic attack.”
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Rodriguez Karate Academy
- Discipline
- Confidence
- Learn
“Your child will develop a sense of pride, discipline, and work ethic alongside traditional fighting skills under Master Rodriguez while earning his/her way.”
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Scota Karate Academy
“Excellent”
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Thomas Academy of Martial Arts
- Discipline
- Confidence
- Felt
“If you are looking for a great workout, to feel strong and empowered or a martial arts training that is completely outside of the typical box, you will not be disappointed.”
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Karate Oconee & Krav Maga
“Parents are encouraged to be active participants in their child's martial arts journey, and are given ample opportunities to learn techniques and requirements that will assist their child's growth.”
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Lu Karate
- Learned
“Master Lu is a patient instructor and very passionate about Tong Soo Do.”
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Glovers Martial Arts Academy
- Sensei
- Karate
“Sensei's are well trained and care about their students, I have been going there over 3 years and am over the age of 50,so they have classes for young children to seniors.”
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Hendersonville Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo
“I have been to many other Dojos and the other Dojos usually have one or two Sensei, but this Dojo may have any where to 8 to 10 Sensei on any given night.”
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Jefferson Karate
“They don't just learn what you'd typically think of when someone is in karate but also about when it is and isn't ok to use what they have learned.”
Karate Training Services in Anderson, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$350
National Average
$100
Avg Per Hour Rates
$45
$80
$180
Fair price range is based on 366 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Anderson
- “My daughter's confidence and coordination, as well as her self control and learning development, have increased dramatically since she started at Karate Oconee under two months ago.” — from a review of Karate Oconee & Krav Maga
- “We are so thankful for Carolina Karate! Our daughter continues to grow in so many ways though her training, both physically and in confidence!” — from a review of Carolina Karate & Fitness Center
- “Highly recommend this Karate school. Master Lu is great with all of his students and very professional and personable in his interactions with students and parents alike.” — from a review of Lu Karate
- “To see the pride in himself and his accomplishments has truly given him a sense of responsibility, self confidence, and self discipline.” — from a review of Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center
- “My son is really enjoying Karate Oconee! He looks forward to coming each week and is really getting excited about future accomplishments!” — from a review of Karate Oconee & Krav Maga
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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