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Capital Karate
“Hawk is just amazing teaching the kids the love for martial arts and most important, he is such a positive influence in building their compassion, leadership, perseverance, and overall, how to become great adults!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near West Columbia, SC
1 of these gyms is based in West Columbia; the others serve West Columbia from towns including Columbia (11 mi), Lexington (7 mi) and Irmo (9 mi).
11 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Legacy Martial Arts
- Fun
- Summer Camp
- Son
“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
- Competition
- Feel
- Facility
“Amazing place, excellent training and discipline in the art of Jiu Jitsu, My kids have been going here for over 4 years and have seen their self confidence rise and their sense of drive in life increase and sense of purpose.”
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The Karate Dojo
“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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Lycan Mixed Martial Arts
- Athlete
- Tournament
- Jiu Jitsu
“I would highly recommend Lycan MMA to anybody looking to start their BJJ experience, as well as to anybody who may just be passing through - you will absolutely come out with a positive experience.”
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Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu
- Adults
- Train
- Environment
“There are several black belts that train there who have created an incredible environment and team atmosphere that's welcoming to people from all walks of life.”
The 24 gyms listed for West Columbia, 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: West Columbia, SC
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,667 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (82%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 6 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.
Which gyms listed for West Columbia show a timetable online?
20 of the 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Balance Martial Arts
- Philosophy
- Teach
- Kung fu
“When looking for a martial arts school, I wanted to find a place that did not simply teach you motions, but gave a deep understanding behind the motions based on overall health, wellness, and philosophy.”
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts Of Columbia
- Skills
- Lessons
- Mom
“Been here since 1997 and wouldn't go anywhere else!”
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Wing Chun
“His instruction is priceless and informative.”
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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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Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy
- Taekwondo
- Environment
“Awesome environment, great teachers, well organized, we love it”
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Seidokan Aikido of South Carolina
- Dojo
- Learn
- Sensei
“The instructors are willing to work with people of varying degrees of martial art backgrounds- from well experienced individuals to the most uncoordinated greenhorns around (that would be me!”
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M. C. Kim's Taekwondo USA
“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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Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness
“The weekly challenges for the kids are great for at home use that they get rewarded for in class with a power stripe and it is a huge confidence booster for the children.”
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Black Tiger Tae Kwon Do
“Team sports don't seem to interest him so this has been great for getting him to be more physically active and it's been great for his discipline and level of confidence.”
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Vitali Family Karate
- Responsibility
- Smiling
- Discipline
“Knowing what I know now, after a few months of observation, I know I made the right choice in letting Vitali Family Karate teach my son versus me teaching him.”
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TNT Martial Arts & Fitness
“I started here about a month ago and I really had 0 experience whatsoever with any type of martial arts and at this point I feel comfortable practicing and executing what is taught in class, and I've developed some really amazing relationships here!”
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Universal School of Karate
- Classes
- Confidence
- Discipline
“In addition, there is a family event at least once a month - I find these events very enjoyable and they allow the parents and their children to interact with the other parents and children - it is very family oriented.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington
- Aikido
- Confidence
- Self Defense
“He has a heart for teaching and his agenda is helping his students develop not only in martial skill but in areas of character that produce wise, upstanding citizens of the community.”
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Powerhouse MMA
- The Environment
“The environment of the gym and its members is such a great community, very encouraging and supportive, and won't let you get stuck in your comfort zone.”
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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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Columbia Self Defense
- Train
- Confidence
- Jiu-Jitsu
“They absolutely love the program and teachings, and we, as parents, enjoy seeing the results that this program provides (more confidence, better behavior, respect of others, to name a few).”
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Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy
- Sifu
- Tai Chi
- Atmosphere
“One thing that really caught me is that unlike most modern schools that claim to be kung fu schools, Sifu Saleem's Lam Tang Gar Academy clearly outlines the history and lineage of his kung fu in the fields that he teaches.”
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Fortress Martial Arts and Fitness
“Great atmosphere for all ages and experience levels.”
Martial Arts Training Services in West Columbia, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$380
National Average
$120
Avg Per Hour Rates
$50
$100
$150
Average price range is based on 266 cost profiles
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