MMA Gyms in SC
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Top Rated MMA Gyms
Lycan Mixed Martial Arts
Columbia, SC
Lycan Mixed Martial Arts is identified with an MMA and No-Gi focus in Columbia, South Carolina, USA, with a $$ price-range symbol. MMA places the record within a mixed martial-arts discipline, while No-Gi identifies a grappling-focused category without the traditional gi emphasis. Together, those labels give a beginner a clear picture of a martial-arts setting centered on mixed martial arts and No-Gi rather than a single listed traditional discipline. For a competitor, the same combination signals that both MMA and No-Gi are central to the record’s stated focus. The Columbia, SC location and $$ designation provide the supplied local and relative price context for Lycan Mixed Martial Arts without extending beyond those details. Its name, focus labels, location, and price-range symbol form the complete listed profile.
Greenville Combatives Academy
Greenville, SC
Greenville Combatives Academy is located at 6 Rutherford Road, Greenville, South Carolina 29609, United States. Regular operating hours include evening training running 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Families can introduce younger students by attending a KIDS FREE TRIAL CLASS. The academy incorporates curriculum founded by Zane Forrest alongside training developed through Lee Morrison’s Curriculum. Training incorporates self-protection concepts with elements drawn from Jujitsu, Boxing, and CQC. Sessions integrate standing and ground skills alongside awareness priming and threat recognition. Class offerings feature the Youth Defense Curriculum for ages 6+ at $150 monthly + uniform, with UNIFORM KITS IN STOCK FOR $110. Teenagers and adults can participate in the UC Study Group for 13+ or private instruction through Tier One Civilian for 18+ at $100 hourly. Additional training options include Father & Son Forge lessons and Empower & Protect women's seminars.
FightWorks Academy
Greenville, SC
FightWorks Academy delivers authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense instruction at 1200 Woodruff Road in Greenville, South Carolina. Under the leadership of head instructor Dan Wallen, the academy serves martial arts practitioners, children, and families throughout Greenville and the Upstate region. The curriculum preserves the traditional self-defense philosophy established by Grandmaster Helio Gracie. Adult programs emphasize leverage, distance management, escapes, guard control, and submission holds designed to neutralize aggression efficiently. Youth students between the ages of 8 and 14 train in dedicated self-defense classes that develop balance, physical coordination, situational awareness, and anti-bullying resolution strategies. Instruction is directed by Dan Wallen, a sixth-degree black belt who earned the distinction of becoming the first black belt promoted by master Relson Gracie. Training sessions emphasize proper mechanical alignment, safety, and mutual encouragement on the mats. Residents of Greenville and neighboring Upstate communities can visit the Woodruff Road facility to meet the instructional staff, observe classes, and register for an introductory session.
NoWorries Academy
Woodruff, SC
NoWorries Academy is a combat sports facility situated at 2563 Trammel Rd in Woodruff, South Carolina. The academy serves martial arts practitioners and competitive athletes traveling from Woodruff, Simpsonville, Greenville, and Spartanburg across Upstate South Carolina. The school was founded by Head Coach Karl Reed, an IBJJF Master 1 Purple Belt World Champion, 2023 World Combat Games bronze medalist, and professional mixed martial arts competitor. BJJ instruction is headed by Coach Ian, a black belt with more than fifteen years of grappling experience who trained under multi-time world champions. Course offerings include adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both Gi and No-Gi formats, youth martial arts, competitive wrestling, and striking classes. Students practice takedowns, guard retention, submissions, and positional sparring within an accountability-driven training culture.
Team Robinson MMA & Fitness,LLC.
Sumter, SC
Team Robinson MMA & Fitness is located at 337 West Liberty Street, Sumter, South Carolina. Visitors and prospective students can call the front desk at (803) 236-0803. Operating hours run Mon - Fri 5:30pm - 9:00pm and Saturday 11:15am - 1.00pm. New participants can take advantage of a First Class Free offer to sample classes. The academy is led by Jerome Robinson, Owner of Team Robinson MMA & Fitness and Owner, Mixed Martial Arts. The instructional staff also features Desmond Smalls, Boxing Coach, alongside Alethia Jackson, Fitness Trainer. Combat and conditioning programs include Adult Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Adult Boxing, Ladies Kickboxing, and Pro Fit Bootcamp. Youth martial arts instruction features Lil' Warriors for children 4-7 years old alongside intermediate mixed martial arts classes for youth 8-12 years old.
Triumph Fight Academy
Indian Land, SC
Triumph Fight Academy is situated at 9499 Old Bailes Road, Suite 111, in Indian Land, South Carolina, serving martial arts practitioners across the Fort Mill area near Highway 521. The academy is owned and directed by head instructor Avery Richard, who brings more than fifteen years of martial arts experience, alongside business manager and owner Ashley Richard. The grappling coaching staff features women's jiu-jitsu coach Brittney Spencer together with adult jiu-jitsu coaches Chris Ciuclea, David Betancourt, John Lopez, and Long Nguyen. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction spans both gi and no-gi training, structured into classes for youth ages three to twelve and teens and adults ages thirteen and older. Youth sessions emphasize fundamental self-defense, agility, and motor coordination, while adult classes combine technical drills with live sparring. The facility also provides scheduled classes in Muay Thai kickboxing, wrestling, judo, and mixed martial arts, with prospective students able to register for a complimentary week trial.
Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu
Columbia, SC
Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu maintains training centers at 1901 Hampton St Columbia, SC 29201 and 161 Pontiac Bus Ctr Dr Suite 1204 Elgin, SC 29045. General memberships provide unlimited training and for both locations Northeast and Downtown Columbia. The school opened April 17, 2017, in downtown Columbia, SC, training under Professor Hélio Soneca. Tillman Keadle Owner serves as a Black Belt instructor. Additional coaching staff includes Robert Hoskins, Frisco Heil, Tra Linen, Brian Stone, and John Dunn holding Black Belt ranks alongside Oleg Uvarov with a Judo Black Belt. Class schedules feature Adult GI, Adult NoGI, Adult Beginners BJJ, and dedicated Judo sessions. Youth programs offer training for Kids 5 & Up and Homeschool Kids 5 & Up, accompanied by Women’s Only /GI classes and Open Mat time. General pricing indicates the standard rate is $145 month, with reduced rates of $135 a month for military and first responders.
Redemption MMA & Fitness
Taylors, SC
Redemption MMA & Fitness is located at 250 Mill St Suite PW1101 in Taylors, SC. Facility hours operate 8 am –8 pm Monday-Thur ( No walk ins), 8am-1pm Friday ( No walk ins), Saturday 8am-1130am ( No walk ins ), and Sunday is Appointment only ( No Walk ins). Prospective practitioners can get started with a FREE week trial ! The facility was established by Nathaniel Deptula, founder of Redemption MMA & Fitness and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Grappling instruction is directed by Trent Praytor, Jiu-Jitsu Head Coach and a black belt under the legendary Carlos Machado. Additional training staff includes Juliette Pierce, who serves as Strength & Conditioning Coach. Core athletic disciplines offered at the gym include Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Muaythai, and Strength and Conditioning. Training programs cater to both martial arts development and general physical conditioning through scheduled classes and individualized private instruction.
National Karate MMA
Charleston, SC
National Karate MMA operates at 1119 Wappoo Rd, Suite K, in Charleston, South Carolina, with an additional location in Summerville. Tracing its organizational roots to March 1986 when it began as National Karate Institute under Marc Deschenes, the academy has served Lowcountry students for decades. Programs encompass children martial arts, teen classes, adult martial arts, and after-school programs. The school is guided by Coach Drew and business partner Coach Brian Plempel, who took over school operations in 2012 to continue its martial arts mission. The coaches bring decades of martial arts training and teaching background to provide instruction structured around practical technique, discipline, and student development. Classes emphasize reality-based martial arts training focused on real-world self-defense situations, physical conditioning, and character building. The curriculum blends traditional striking fundamentals with modern defensive tactics for students of various skill levels. Families and prospective practitioners can contact the Charleston facility to inquire about class schedules and registration.
Top Martial Arts Rock Hill (Rock Hill BJJ)
Rock Hill, SC
Top Martial Arts Rock Hill operates at 489 S Herlong Ave, Unit #6 in Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732. Also known as Rock Hill BJJ and TMA Rock Hill, the facility provides martial arts training for students in Rock Hill. Professor Jae Ho Lee serves as 3rd Degree Black Belt & Owner, having established Top Martial Arts in 2012. The coaching roster includes John Prado, who serves as 2nd Degree Black Belt, Geoff Auer, who serves as 1st Degree Black Belt, Jonathan Kidwell, who holds a Black Belt, and Mike Manus, who serves as Muay Thai Coach & BJJ Purple Belt. Weekly training schedules include Little Kids, Big Kids, Adults BJJ, Adults NoGi, and NoGi Open Mat sessions. The academy provides a 1-week Free Trial without long-term commitments, offering Rental Gis available alongside discounts for students, military & first responders.
Cool Hands MMA
North Charleston, SC
Cool Hands MMA is located at 1607 E Montague Ave North Charleston SC 29405. Social updates are posted under the account coolhandstriking. Visitors can access individual workouts where a Drop-in fee is $30 covers gear rental plus an introductory session. The gym is led by owner and coach Luke Sanders, noted as a 2x world champion and retired UFC fighter competing under the moniker Cool Hand Luke Sanders. Instructional programs emphasize practical combat systems and standup striking development. Training disciplines include Kickboxing, MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai, alongside specialized JUI JITSU classes. Youth instruction is organized through Lil Ninjas for children ages 5 and up in a Parent + Kid Class format. Training runs Monday through Saturday, concluding with Saturday FUNDAMENTALS and Open Mat.
Roufusport Kickboxing - North Augusta Self Defense Muay Thai Boxing MMA Mixed Martial Arts
North Augusta, SC
Roufusport Kickboxing - North Augusta is located at 507-B Belvedere-Clearwater Rd North Augusta, SC 29841. The facility operates under a lineage where Since 2003, North Augusta Martial Arts has been providing students with the best classes. Instruction is directed by Mr. Frank Beall, who serves as Owner - North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense and Head Instructor - All Classes, holding rank as a Brown Belt - Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The coaching staff also includes Ms. Christa Adams, serving as Instructor - TUFF Cardio Kickboxing, TUFF Seniors, Christa's BootCamp, Karate Camp, Yoga, Pilates, Defence Lab - DNA Fight Science. Class programs are grouped by age division, including Ages: 8 to 13 yrs for Roufusport MMA classes on Mondays and Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Students in Ages: 14 to Adult participate in Roufusport Full Contact Kickboxing classes on Mondays and Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Additional martial arts training includes Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Judo.