MMA Gyms in Columbia, SC

10 of the 29 martial arts schools we list in Columbia have MMA training. "Martial arts" search results lump boxing gyms, jiu-jitsu academies, and traditional dojos in with actual MMA gyms, and a map pin has no field to flag which ones run true mixed-discipline sparring and cage-style training. Every gym here has MMA training confirmed from its own class schedule or website, not just a passing mention of "self-defense" in a review.

Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

1901 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201-3535

+18037666019 Website Directions

Jitsu Academy SC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

1674 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-8699

+18037645008 Website Directions

Lycan Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1916 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201-3544

+18036361936 Website Directions

Seidokan Aikido of South Carolina Karate / taekwondoMMA

6500 Olde Knight Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209

+18037964807 Website Directions

Soda City Combat Club BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

721 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205-1647

+18034653399 Website Directions

Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3510 Bush River Rd Bldg C, Columbia, SC 29210

(803) 750-0000 Website Directions

The Warrior Warehouse Training Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2901 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204-1437

+18035697885 Website Directions

Wing Chun Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1801 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3578

+18032385083 Website Directions

Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondoMMA

2400 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206-2313

+18034197172 Website Directions

Zen Shotokai Karate at WF Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1055 Market Rd, Columbia, SC 29201

🕒 Monday & Wednesday: 6:30 pm

+18033157675 Website Directions

Sit in on a class before signing up, especially a sparring session. MMA gyms vary a lot in how hard they push contact and how experienced their coaches are with beginners, so watching a live class tells you more than any website will.

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Good to know

Do I need experience to start training MMA?
No, most MMA gyms run beginner classes that cover striking and grappling fundamentals before anyone spars live. Expect the first few weeks to focus on stance, basic strikes, and takedown defense rather than full-contact sparring.

How much does an MMA gym membership cost?
Monthly membership typically runs $100-200, though it varies by region and whether the price includes both striking and grappling classes. Some gyms charge extra for open mat time or private coaching.