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Elite Martial Arts
“The lead instructor ( Jimmy Sherman) has over 30 years of martial arts training and does an outstanding job of teaching and sharing his experience with others.”
Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Columbia, SC
The highest-rated Martial Arts Training companies out of 174 vetted & reviewed in the Columbia area.
Qualification Criteria for best of Winners
Minimum Overall Score
97 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
97.9 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
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Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness
Combat Submission Wrestling (Csw), Lexington and West Columbia Areas Since 1993, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“My son has been going for 4 1/2 yrs now and even though it is a 50 minute drive one way, in horrible traffic, twice a week, we wouldn't change anything!”
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Capital Karate
- Black Belt
- Life Skills
- Teach
“This place for starters is a very professional organization that takes the time to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience and is treated fairly and respect.”
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Legacy Martial Arts
- Son
- Taekwondo
- Happy
“Every one there is so helpful and friendly sign up was so easy with the help of Nikki she takes time to explain every detail and answered all of our questions, our family totally recommends legacy martial arts.”
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Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts
- Facility
- Discipline
- 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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Black Tiger Tae Kwon Do
- Students
- Parents
- Respect
“UPDATE: I have now achieved my Temporary Black Belt and I am an instructor, the new leadership programs and class schedule are really great, this school caters to all ages, and our after school program is bigger than ever!”
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Universal School of Karate
- Learn
- Confident
- Skills
“You WON'T be told your child is the 'chosen one' who then needs extra instruction and extra clothing and plastic weapons forged in the spirit plane that all cost at least 4 times what you expected to be paying per month in an unbreakable contract.”
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Vitali Family Karate
- Patient
- Skills
- Shy
“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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The Karate Dojo
- Teach
- Summer Camp
- Patience
“I wish that my daughter and I had joined this awesome Dojo family much sooner as her confidence has excelled and she is eager to go EVERY day to learn and grow.”
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Carter's Academy of Self-Defense: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington
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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Lycan Mixed Martial Arts
- Students
- Knowledge
- Area
“I've been training on and off for 2 years and I've never witnessed any poor sports, toxicity, or anything other than overwhelming positivity and camaraderie.”
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Lifeforce Karate & Self-Defense
- Students
- Learning
- Self Defense
“From my first conversation with Sensai Purvis regarding my interest in martial arts, until this very day, my experiences have been exceptionally pleasant.”
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TNT Martial Arts & Fitness
- Feel
- Learn
- Coaches
“Tried the free class to see how it was and I'll say, the place is clean, the staff are respectful and everyone's there wanting to better themselves and learn.”
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Columbia Tai Chi and Kung Fu Center
- Sifu
- Experience
- Happy
“) Instructor VERY good, curriculum is well thought out, connected to a documented lineage, shares his knowledge and encourages doing your own research - not just take his word for it.”
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Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai
- Family
- MMA
- Coaches
“Coaches Nik and Jimmy create an excellent combination of striking and ground skills that make you walk away feeling like you got skills you can't find anywhere else.”
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Black Belt 4 Life
- 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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Tiger Rock Martial Arts Of Columbia
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and work well with their students.”
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Wellwithin Martial Arts
“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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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Irmo
- Confidence
- Taekwondo
- Exercise
“For children and teens, TRMA of Irmo is a great place to gain make new friends, learn self-defense (including how to avoid confrontations), and gain self-confidence, discipline, and respect for others.”
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Genova Family Karate
“Our boys had a great time learning martial arts there, but they also learned respect, responsibility, and work ethic lessons that have persisted long beyond the instruction itself.”
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Carolina Family Karate Live
- 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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Powerhouse MMA
“You'll definitely learn a lot here with Zach being a great coach.”
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Fusion Martial Arts Club of Columbia
“My son is not only learning “karate” but he's become more confident in himself, has shown more respect to others and is learning leadership skills.”
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Martial Arts Training Center
“Best school!”
Martial Arts Training Services in Columbia, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$453
National Average
$144
Avg Per Hour Rates
$60
$120
$179
Typical price range is based on
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