Best Self-Defense Classes in Anderson, SC

“Through their black belt program I have seen them take cocky or awkward or even *perhaps* *slightly* self-absorbed middle school kids and help mentor them into becoming more calm, more self-assured, self-disciplined high-schoolers and assistant instr...”

“Sensei Hood has helped my son develop into a person he can be proud of mentally, physically, emotionally, down to integral character - which is what matters at the end of the day (we are proud of him as well, but it's nice when your teenager is proud...”

“The instructors at 10th Planet are like wizards of the mat, they even cast spells and everything but the names are wayy cooler like electric chair, dead orchard, mission control, vaporizer, gogoplata just to name a few.”

“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.”

“The students of the Dojo learn ways to defend themselves physically, but more than that, the students learn skills that will aid them throughout all of life's situations.”

“I continue to look forward to what the future holds for myself and my endeavors, and I believe that there's no better place or people for me to share these experiences with.”

“The training blends drills, sparring, freeform activity, and "lecture" style periods where the coaches discuss why a mechanic works the way it does along with the potential variations, as well as the consequences of using particular techniques in the...”

“I've been to several places all over the county and this is the place for me, Ben teaches a great mix of self-defense as well as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he is the best person I've ever seen teacher children, very professional and well run program by som...”

“Rick, RJ and Connor are exceptionally welcoming, patient, understanding, encouraging, creative and motivating all while effectively teaching both self-defense and martial arts' greater life lessons of discipline, focus, self-control, fitness, respons...”

“They have a set of USK rules/expectations that all kids are to adhere to, which are actually enforced (some places are not good on enforcement), and they are fair in their discipline and adherence.”

“He never missed a beat and during the months when his facility was closed for in-person classes this past spring, he diligently provided two online workouts and two live sessions for each one of his classes every single week.”

“We were looking for an activity to put our son (12) in that would teach him how to defend himself but at the same time expand/back up what we were teaching at home in regards to respect, confidence, discipline, and how to speak and address ones elder...”

“It's also a great way to get in shape when I was there training everyday it motivated you to get in better shape because if you want to be a great martial artist you have to have a strong mind and body and that's what NAMA encourages.”

“Derek “TC” Richardson is not only a highly qualified martial artist, but a leader and teacher of the highest order as he roots the foundational martial arts disciplines in keeping with the most fundamental ethics of “family,” “compassion,” “kindness,...”