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Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center
“The staff are all friendly and it's neat watching their confidence grow daily after doing something hard in karate class!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Simpsonville, SC
2 of these gyms are based in Simpsonville; the others serve Simpsonville from Greenville (10 mi), Mauldin (5 mi) and Taylors (12 mi).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Martial School Combative Concepts
“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.”
Fightworks Academy
“Amber and the other instructors were very knowledgeable and made the experience both informative and empowering.”
X-Zen Sports
“They offer many different disciplines under one roof, including wrestling, which is rare for adults around here.”
The Battlefield/Kazoku Karate
“Our six year old started with Battlefield a few weeks ago and has thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Black Belt Attitude School (Pelham)
“My son comes to this school and he has already been 3 years here and he has got a lot more discipline and selfsteam and he has always loved coming here to train because It is very fun”
The 15 gyms listed for Simpsonville, 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: Simpsonville, SC
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,077 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 11 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 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 9 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 Simpsonville?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside Simpsonville. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.
Carolina Karate & Fitness Center
“Senpai Zaylin and Sensei Hood are amazing instructors whose patience and devotion have helped my daughters develop confidence and self esteem.”
Raja Academy of Martial Arts
“While the academy offers a women's kickboxing class, I personally prefer the regular Muay Thai classes and have always felt safe, comfortable, and respected as a woman training there.”
Greenville Academy of Martial Arts
“Main positive point is that belt promotion is rather by skill than #of classes, of course it gets harder with higher grade belts...”
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High Performance Gym
“Coach Clay is the best and has the personality to work with everyone and get the best out of them.”
Alliance Jiu Jitsu
“I became toned within a year and a half just from simple exercises, but what made me love it was the Juijutsu and judo training.”
Linic Martial Arts
“We have multiple black, brown, and purple belts to learn from and everyone takes care of each other and has fun getting better together.”
Greenville Martial Art Center
“The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, helping me grow and excel in my martial arts journey.”
Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy
“My son has taken classes for the last year and we love it.”
Scota Karate Academy
“If you're looking for a karate school with caring, knowledgeable instructors who know how to keep classes engaging and help students build confidence and skills, I highly recommend Scota Karate Academy!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Simpsonville
- “Clean, organized, thoughtfully designed dojo and caring, experienced team, on the mat and off!” — from a review of Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center
- “They provide a kind yet disciplined environment for the children to learn, allowing the students to feel successful as they progress.” — from a review of Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy
- “I absolutely love this school. It has made a tremendous difference in my son with building discipline and confidence.” — from a review of Black Belt Attitude School (Pelham)
- “Multiple disciplines with top notch instructors. Staff is top notch and the environment is friendly and welcoming.” — from a review of X-Zen Sports
- “Great instructors ! Our kids demonstrated visible progress in terms of self-confidence and discipline.” — from a review of Carolina Karate & Fitness Center
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