Martial Arts Schools in Columbia, SC
29 schools in and around Columbia, 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.
Columbia has about 144,788 residents, which works out to 20 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Advanced Tactics Academy of Martial Arts
2728 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205-3410
Black Flag Training Group
2901 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204-1437
Bueno's World Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo
201 Columbia Mall Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223-7536
Capital Karate Karate / taekwondo
2728 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205-3410
Carolina Historical Fencing Association
1801 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia Aikido - Aikikai Karate / taekwondo
106 Hillpine Rd, Columbia, SC 29212-2408
Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
1901 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201-3535
Jitsu Academy SC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1674 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-8699
🥋 BJJ
Legacy Martial Arts - Garners Ferry
7402 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209-0713
Legacy Martial Arts - Northeast Columbia
494 Town Center Pl, Columbia, SC 29229-7994
LibertyX Bitcoin ATM Karate / taekwondo
2708 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
Lycan Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1916 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201-3544
🥋 BJJ
M C Kim's Tae Kwon DO USA Karate / taekwondo
4114 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-8549
Nitro Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
8907 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-6363
🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing
Seidokan Aikido of South Carolina Karate / taekwondoMMA
6500 Olde Knight Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209
🥋 MMA
Soda City Combat Club BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
721 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205-1647
🥋 Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA
Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3510 Bush River Rd Bldg C, Columbia, SC 29210
🥋 BJJ
The National Martial Arts League
208 Majestic Dr, Columbia, SC 29223-7775
The Warrior Warehouse Training Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2901 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204-1437
🥋 BJJ, Boxing, MMA
Tiger Rock Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9557 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-4305
🥋 Taekwondo
Unity Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo
1674 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-8699
Wing Chun Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1801 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3578
🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Taekwondo
Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondoMMA
2400 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206-2313
🥋 MMA
Zen Shotokai Karate at WF Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1055 Market Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
🕒 Monday & Wednesday: 6:30 pm
🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate
South Carolina statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in South Carolina110
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in South Carolina151
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in South Carolina195
- MMA Gyms in South Carolina58
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in South Carolina22
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in South Carolina17
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Good to know about martial arts schools in Columbia
How many martial arts schools are there in Columbia?
We list 29 martial arts schools in Columbia with addresses, and 28 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Columbia?
Call ahead — 28 of the 29 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 29 martial arts facilities in Columbia, South Carolina, with 28 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.