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UFC GYM Greenville
“It is more expensive than some other gyms, but you can take as many classes as you want at no additional charge, so if you can do that, the cost is well worth it.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Greenville, SC
24 gyms listed · 9 in Greenville · 16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Fightworks Academy
- Mat
- Learn
- Knowledge
“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
- Fun
- Class Sizes
- Self Defense
“I recommend it to anyone, from the professional athlete looking for the best training in town to the family looking for a sports activity that will instill discipline and the love for being active and staying healthy.”
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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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Dynamite Kickboxing
- Sport
“Despite Marlela's inappropriate and false negative review of Raul as a person, the environment of the gym is by far the best experience you could have.”
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Black Belt Attitude School (Pelham)
- Karate
- Boys
- Motivated
“This school is a amazing place to let out your frustration, don't listen to the other review, I have been here for 3 Years and have just received my black belt and the instructors always push you for your very best.”
The 24 gyms listed for Greenville, 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: Greenville, SC
9 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Greenville; the other 15 serve Greenville from towns including Taylors (5 mi), Mauldin (5 mi) and Simpsonville (10 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,199 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (85%) and communication (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 15 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 16 websites of the gyms 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 all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 12 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Greenville?
16 of the 24 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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Optimization Training Lab
- Goals
- Trainers
- Trip
“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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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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Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center
“We recently moved back to the upstate from Houston Texas, and our son was at a Gracie Barra, BJJ school there and we could not be happier with Upstate Karate!!!”
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Martial School Combative Concepts
- Watch
- Leadership
- Learn
“They also learn real skills that can be used to defend themselves if they need to, but they stress that these skills are to be used only AFTER trying to use their verbal skills.”
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Palmetto Martial Arts School
“I have been doing taekwondo for about 3 years and palmetto is the best place to learn self defense or like me it helped with my hyper active and before class you get a little testimony about God and it is super fun”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Greenville
- Grappling
- Wrestling
- Area
“Whether you're looking for a new type of workout, want to learn self defense, or preparing for a combat sport competition/fight, these are your guys!”
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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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Linic Martial Arts
- Train
- Atmosphere
- Black Belt
“Whether you are a professional training at lunch, a young stud or studette, just starting out, or training for years, everyone belongs in this relaxed atmosphere.”
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Easley
- Lesson
- Understand
- Competition
“I've done a lot of “combat” sports over my life and Kenny is hands down one of the better coaches/instructors I've had the pleasure of working with.”
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Hub City Martial Arts
“When you walk in the door of Hub City Martial Arts the first person you will see is coach Brackett with a smile on his face and his beautiful dog Josie by his side!”
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High Performance Gym
“Not only can you meet your physical fitness goals here but this gym also offers both kid and adult BJJ/grappling classes to help you realize your martial art/self defense goals as well.”
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Rodriguez Karate Academy
- Learn
- Discipline
- Confidence
“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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Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy
- Learn
- Grandmaster
- Relationship
“The Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy has years of working with all physical levels of athleticism and can, with each individual, grow and develop them to their potential.”
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Upstate CMA
- Discipline
- Respect
- Environment
“Our son loves it and looks forward to class every week.”
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Scota Karate Academy
“Great instructors, great place!”
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Donjitsu Do Dojo
- Feel
- Walk
- Learn
“I also learned they teach a kids class that is founded on discipline, respect for self and others, and how to WALK AWAY from a fight if at all possible.”
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Kuk Sool Won Greenville
“A wonderful family owned establishment that teaches great values!”
Martial Arts Training Services in Greenville, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$83
Maximum cost
$421
National Average
$133
Avg Per Hour Rates
$56
$111
$166
Typical price range is based on 277 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Greenville
- “Multiple disciplines with top notch instructors. Staff is top notch and the environment is friendly and welcoming.” — from a review of UFC GYM Greenville
- “Great instructors ! Our kids demonstrated visible progress in terms of self-confidence and discipline.” — from a review of Carolina Karate & Fitness Center
- “Your kids will gain confidence, discipline, and self control, and demonstrate respect.” — from a review of Black Belt Attitude School (Pelham)
- “Great place for both kids and adults in a family oriented yet disciplined environment.” — from a review of Raja Academy of Martial Arts
- “This dojo is awesome. I have been training for 2 years and learning in this dojo has been an awesome experience.” — from a review of Carolina Karate & Fitness Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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