The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 180 vetted & reviewed in the Columbia area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Columbia
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Greenville
A+R TACTICS
Art of Motion Jiu Jitsu
Arte Suave Jiujitsu Academy
Ballantyne Kicks
Black Label Martial Arts
Carter’s Academy of Self-Defense: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington
Charleston Self-Defense Academy & Martial Arts
Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Checkmat Charlotte
Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness
Columbia Self Defense
Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu
Fit to Fight Charlotte
Great Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Lake Murray Jiu Jitsu
Leadership Martial Arts
Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy
Martial Arts Training Center
Master O’s Taekwondo
North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense
Powerhouse MMA
TAP World Class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Vitali Family Karate
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Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu
(38)
Learn
Belt
Train
“They were extremely down to earth not to mention they had a had full of black belts along with a handful of brown with some purple blue and white sprinkled in...”
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Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness
(47)
Combat Submission Wrestling (Csw), Lexington and West Columbia Areas Since 1993, Jeet Kune do (Jkd)
“The owners Tonya and Mark care so much about the children who come through this program—both the ones in their martial arts program and the afterschool/summer program.”
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Vitali Family Karate
(46)
Self-Control
Son
Respect
“The instructors knew my son's name after only one class; they really put time and effort into making every kid feel welcomed and apart of something great.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington
(21)
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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Powerhouse MMA
(5)
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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Columbia Self Defense
(8)
Confidence
Train
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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Lake Murray Jiu Jitsu
(8)
BJJ
Train
“I highly recommend checking out Lake Murray Jiu Jitsu if you've ever thought of seeing what jiu jitsu is all about.”
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Martial Arts Training Center
(3)
“Best school!”
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Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(50)
Professor
Mats
Team
“First thing I want to say is Coach Piper/Charlotte JJA are providing world class advanced level JJ and giving their students the tools to be able to compete competitively on an international scale.”
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North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense
(49)
Belts
Skills
Kickboxing
“Sensei Frank Beall has the mindset and the skills to connect with many different martial arts and translate them to a comprehensive study of self defense, all the while building self confidence and maturity to his students.”
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Leadership Martial Arts
(49)
“My oldest has several challenges and has never found his thing and it makes my momma heart so happy when he says “I loved it, that was so much fun”.”
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Master O's Taekwondo
(23)
“We are very happy here and I would highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking to learn Tae Kwon Do or a great place for your child(ren) to have fun while learning to have confidence in what they can accomplish.”
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Checkmat Charlotte
(49)
“I've competed in different sports mostly on my own and watching these guys compete on the mats, made it feel like a team sport unlike anything I've ever seen.”
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A+R Tactics
(48)
Criticism
Feel
Life
“My wife and I had a great time in the shoot house and even though we live a few counties over, we'll be back for more personal training and other events hosted by A+R!”
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Great Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(50)
Our Schedule Caters to You, Challenging and Rewarding, Our Programs Are Diverse
“Arel, who is not above pausing a drilling session to ensure that you are using proper technique, or to remind you to breathe & skilled upper level belts that will make sure that you are executing the techniques properly while rolling.”
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Lucas Lepri Jiu Jitsu Academy
(50)
“Lucas is famous and a one of the best in BJJ, but more than that the way how I was treated and the professors style of teaching got me very interested in being a member and a student of him.”
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Arte Suave Jiujitsu Academy
(50)
“General classes are mixed with different levels of skill sets but you all focus on the same skills together, which helps them learn at an advanced pace.”
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TAP World Class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(48)
Tournament
Skills
Learn
“Not only are Thalys and Abbie world class at Jiu-Jitsu, they actually care about their students and are invested in helping them to achieve their goals on and off the mats.”
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Charleston Self-Defense Academy & Martial Arts
(44)
Lifestyle
Shape
Fitness
“Great space and atmosphere me and my two kids and husband attended this gym we love gives us things to do outside of work plus it's a great workout for all of us we love this place I would recommend kids and adults to sign up ASAP”
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Black Label Martial Arts
(47)
Professor
Class
Environment
“I've been training for about six years now and was in Charleston for work and wanted to get some good training in tonight, and I was not disappointed.”
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Fit to Fight Charlotte
(46)
Bag
Self Defense
Krav Maga
“Fantastic, knowledgeable instructors, fun family like atmosphere, no egos, just fun, great exercise, and lots of very professional self defense instruction.”
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Art of Motion Jiu Jitsu
(49)
Regret
Train
Professor
“Art of Motion is an amazing school, professor Aaron not only teaches in a way that makes it easy to understand, but creates a welcoming and inviting community.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Greenville
(47)
MMA
Competitive
Grappling
“The atmosphere in this gym is amazing; the coaches will always answer your questions and break down the skills that they're teaching in class until you have it down.”
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BK Ballantyne Kicks
(11)
Taekwondo
“Playful yet serious atmosphere.”
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