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Renzo Gracie South Carolina
- Black Belt
- Journey
- Competition
“Been taking classes for over a year now and PJ has created a close family feeling to the gym, while maintaining a rigorous competitive spirit at the same time.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Anderson, SC
24 gyms listed · 5 in Anderson · 17 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Electric City MMA
“I haven't been a member very long but joining this gym has had a very positive impact on my life, and I truly feel like walking through the front door of Electric City MMA in August is the best decision I've made in the past year.”
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Carolina Combatives
- Mats
- Culture
- BJJ
“I started at this academy about 6 years ago and every time I go in it's always the same love, support, and hard work that I see the day before if not more.”
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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.”
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Hall's Martial Arts Connection
“My friend recommended it and it was a very good learning expierence”
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Kuk Sool Won of the Upstate
“If you're looking to work out your aggression punching and kicking people in the head on the regular, while there is an occasional integration of sparring here, this isn't an MMA gym where you suit up in full contact gear.”
The 24 gyms listed for Anderson, SC teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Anderson, SC
5 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Anderson; the other 19 serve Anderson from towns including Greenville (27 mi), Easley (21 mi) and Piedmont (18 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,074 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (91%), professionalism (85%) and communication (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 16 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 10 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Anderson?
5 of the 24 gyms sit inside Anderson. The rest come from other towns inside 35 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
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Kuk Sool Won of Clemson
- Physical
- Energy
- Learn
“Through their black belt program I have seen them take cocky or awkward or even *perhaps* *slightly* self-absorbed middle school kids and help mentor them into becoming more calm, more self-assured, self-disciplined high-schoolers and assistant instr...”
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Upstate CMA
- Muay Thai
- Environment
- Respect
“We couldn't ask for a better environment, coach, friends, and training partners than what we have found here.”
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Sword Carolina
- Weapons
“As a mom and former educator, I love watching Aaron work with my 13 year old and be a fabulous example of him taking risks in a careful, controlled way.”
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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
- Watch
- Learn
- Skills
“Every child and adult that comes through the door gets full attention from multiple top quality instructors at every class , the leadership skills confidence and discipline my son has learned at this school is unprecidented.”
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UFC GYM Greenville
“If you want a gym where you don't have to wait on machines, benches & weights, and also surround yourself with nothing but nonjudgmental positive support, along with some of the best trainers, this is your place.”
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Palmetto Martial Arts School
“My daughter has had a big change she would come home sometimes and cry because she would get bullied coming to this school helped her come out of her shell her personality has had a big change and I most definitely reomend this school”
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Fightworks Academy
- Gracie Family
- Knowledge
- Learn
“Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, the classes ran as scheduled and on time, the instructor was well prepared and knowledgeable with good vibes all around.”
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Carolina Karate & Fitness Center
- Atmosphere
- Self Defense
- Class Sizes
“Sensei Hood has helped my son develop into a person he can be proud of mentally, physically, emotionally, down to integral character - which is what matters at the end of the day (we are proud of him as well, but it's nice when your teenager is proud...”
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Greenville Academy of Martial Arts
“Helped lead us again in practical, real world application to self defense scenarios; wrapping it all up with a quick tour of the history of martial arts.”
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Black Belt Attitude School (Pelham)
- Learning
- Motivated
- Boys
“It makes me feel so good to see students who were so shy and unwilling to participate, now being fully engaged, respond with confidence and have the biggest smile when they have improved or achieved a goal.”
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Optimization Training Lab
- Individual
- Trip
- Trainers
“I didn't really know what to expect when I found Alliance Champions Center on Google Maps but I was pleasantly surprised by the high caliber jiu jitsu and the facility itself.”
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Raja Academy of Martial Arts
“Providing a broad spectrum of elite technical systems Ranging from offensive weaponry, Deadly hand skills, And women's self-defense with children's programs also.”
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Easley
- Environment
- Competition
- Understand
“He has a huge knowledge of techniques and is able to hone in on what you need specifically to improve your game while still making time for everyone on the mat.”
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High Performance Gym
“It's been one solid year of training and I'm attracting new people, making more money, my confidence is up, my weight is down, and I started a new company and a workshop teaching what I specialize in.”
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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
- Grandmaster
- Taekwondo
- Relationship
“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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E S Moon's Martial Arts Institute
“The after school program is great as they get homework time and 5 days of Tae Kwon Do instruction.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Anderson, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$380
National Average
$120
Avg Per Hour Rates
$50
$100
$150
Fair price range is based on 309 cost profiles
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