Electric City MMA
“This is more expensive but the classes, the coaching, and most of all the community are well worth it.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Anderson, SC
3 of these gyms are based in Anderson; the others serve Anderson from towns including Easley (21 mi), Pelzer (12 mi) and Clemson (14 mi).
4 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Renzo Gracie South Carolina
“Out of every hobby I have put time and money into, dollar for dollar and hour and for hour, I've gotten the most out of Jiu Jitsu.”
Hall's Martial Arts Connection
“My friend recommended it and it was a very good learning expierence”
Kuk Sool Won of the Upstate
“I have attended Kuk Sool Won of the Upstate for about a year now and it is fantastic!”
Clemson Martial Arts
“Toran and the other instructors are absolutely fabulous and so patient with the students!”
Upstate CMA
“Ryan is great at teaching respect, karate to where they understand it but also allowing them to have a good time.”
The 10 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
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 597 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 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?
3 of the 10 gyms sit inside Anderson. The rest come from other towns inside 25 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.
Sword Carolina
“Both staff and fellow students were friendly, lots of cool weapons to borrow and expert knowledge to learn from.”
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Palmetto Martial Arts School
“They are willing to go the extra mile and put in the effort where it's needed.”
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Easley
“It is a great place and Kenny has a lot knowledge and is a great instructor and they have great flexible hours for classes that allows me a good time to work with my schedule.”
E S Moon's Martial Arts Institute
“Very hands on with teaching 🙌🏾 this Martial Arts Institution I highly recommend 👌🏽 for all ages.”
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