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Martial Arts Schools in Camden, SC

2 schools in and around Camden, South Carolina — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Camden has about 8,899 residents, which works out to 22 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Basilisk Martial Arts

2531 Broad St, Camden, SC 29020-2237

+18036363545 Directions

Forty One Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1023 Wylie St, Camden, SC 29020-4275

🥋 BJJ

+18034652263 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Camden

Only 2 schools listed in Camden itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Camden.

Allen Sport Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.7 mi · 736 Dewitt Dr, Lugoff, SC 29078-9069

+18034219432 Website Directions

Carolina Family Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 5.2 mi · 11 Jamie Ln, Lugoff, SC 29078-8203

+18032721327 Website Directions

Sor. Sumrit Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 9.9 mi · 1966 Whiting Way, Lugoff, SC 29078

+18032396420 Directions

Genova Family Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 16.6 mi · 130 Pontiac Business Center Dr, Elgin, SC 29045

🥋 Karate

+18037364777 Website Directions

Legacy Martial Arts - Northeast Columbia

📍 17.7 mi · 494 Town Center Pl, Columbia, SC 29229-7994

+18034074422 Website Directions

M C Kim's Tae Kwon DO USA Karate / taekwondo

📍 19.5 mi · 4114 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-8549

+18037880053 Directions

Blythewood Tae Kwon Do USA Karate / taekwondo

📍 19.9 mi · 525 Sandfield Rd, Blythewood, SC 29016

+18037350470 Website Directions

Sumter Tae Kwon DO Karate / taekwondo

📍 20.1 mi · 2370 Peach Orchard Rd, Sumter, SC 29154

+18034994324 Website Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
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