Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Columbia, SC
The highest-rated Martial Arts Training companies out of 184 vetted & reviewed in the Columbia area.
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Black Belt 4 Life
Black Tiger Tae Kwon Do
Capital Karate
Carolina Family Karate Live
Carter’s Academy of Self-Defense: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington
Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness
Columbia Tai Chi and Kung Fu Center
Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu
Legacy Martial Arts
Lycan Mixed Martial Arts
M. C. Kim’s Taekwondo USA
New Horizon Fitness Center
Seidokan Aikido of South Carolina
Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai
Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts
TNT Martial Arts & Fitness
The Karate Dojo
Tiger Rock Martial Arts Of Columbia
Universal School of Karate
Vitali Family Karate
Wellwithin Martial Arts
West Wateree Tae Kwon Do
Wing Chun
Yim’s Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy
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Capital Karate
(49)
“All of these are things that can be traced directly back to the influence of Capital Karate because they encourage the development of the all-around individual beyond the karate skills.”
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Legacy Martial Arts
(50)
Discipline
Summer Camp
Parents
“My daughter attends and loves the class n the coaches…The coaches really take time to really teach the students…My daughter is learning so much from them!!!”
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Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts
(48)
Learn
Feel
Atmosphere
“If you want your kids to be in a friendly but structured and disciplined atmosphere where they can be physically challenged and learn valuable skills from world-class instructors, this is the place to be in Columbia, SC.”
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The Karate Dojo
(46)
“It's a clean, safe, and secure environment and whether you are an adult or child taking classes, you will feel welcome and challenged in all the right ways.”
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Lycan Mixed Martial Arts
(50)
Atmosphere
Tournament
Culture
“Coach Nader knows everyone by name and gives everyone the same energy when he's coaching whether you're visiting, a higher ranked belt even down to the newest white belts.”
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Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu
(38)
Learn
Belt
BJJ
“They were extremely down to earth not to mention they had a had full of black belts along with a handful of brown with some purple blue and white sprinkled in...”
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Balance Martial Arts
(24)
Skills
Teach
Health
“Whether I'm looking to de-stress and wind down for the day with Tai Chi or if I'm looking to put in a good work out and learn self-defense through Kung Fu, I am always excited to go to class.”
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts Of Columbia
(9)
Lessons
Mom
Skills
“There is an opportunity to participate in competitions which basically prepare your kids to compete.”
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Wing Chun
(1)
“His instruction is priceless and informative.”
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Wellwithin Martial Arts
(2)
“I love that my husband and I are also able to participate and become confident in our skills, coming into a dojang for the first time in our mid thirties.”
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Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy
(11)
Environment
Taekwondo
“Master Yim is instilling great values for the students that align with what we teach at home.”
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Seidokan Aikido of South Carolina
(8)
Learn
Sensei
Dojo
“This is an EXCELLENT dojo - even though I came in as a complete newbie and was unable to attend regularly, I felt like I learned a great deal at every lesson.”
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M. C. Kim's Taekwondo USA
(2)
“The Kyup (Kiai in Japanese) is a little weak since it's not coming from the diaphragm from the youtube videos I've seen over the past year in 2014/2015 so they can use a little work understanding where the breathing and spirit energy comes from when ...”
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TNT Martial Arts & Fitness
(48)
“Having known them for several years now and trained with them consistently I can tell you Tim knows exactly what it takes to maximize your goals and teach you what is handedly the best practical use martial arts in existence.”
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Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai
(37)
Train
Hands
MMA
“This gym is amazing and the atmosphere that the others and coach nick bring is great, I would highly recommend if your looking for self defense or interested in competing”
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Carolina Family Karate
(6)
Belt
“My nine year old has not only grown his knowledge of martial arts and improved his physical health, he has also gained patience, improved his focus, and grown socially.”
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West Wateree Tae Kwon Do
(3)
“Great place!!!”
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Black Tiger Tae Kwon Do
(50)
“Im so glad to have found this place because of bullying at school I wanted my kids to learn respect, how to handle situations and to be able to protect their selves.”
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Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness
(47)
Combat Submission Wrestling (Csw), Lexington and West Columbia Areas Since 1993, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The owners Tonya and Mark care so much about the children who come through this program—both the ones in their martial arts program and the afterschool/summer program.”
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New Horizon Fitness Center
(32)
Machines
Atmosphere
Environment
“The staff were literally all great people and offered the best assistance they could when I had general questions; even questions about specific exercises and form to get the most from my workout.”
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Vitali Family Karate
(46)
Son
Smiling
Respect
“My kids tend to be on the reserved/shy side and we're pretty nervous about starting karate but the instructors are so welcoming and patient and kind…it really makes all the difference.”
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Universal School of Karate
(35)
Learn
Confidence
Environment
“As a mother of 4 I never thought I would be able to afford the classes, but he always said that it's about teaching and not about getting money (so the classes are super affordable).”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington
(21)
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
“I was a frightened person before, and I still don't want to fight anyone, no belt of any color, but I've gotten my confidence more today, than when I was a youngster!”
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Black Belt 4 Life
(6)
Discipline
“I was looking for someone who knew what they were doing, was great with kids, but firm so as they would be taught respect, discipline, karate and have a great time learning.”
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