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Martial Arts Schools in Travelers Rest, SC

3 schools in and around Travelers Rest, 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.

Travelers Rest has about 8,960 residents, which works out to 33 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Guardian Self Defense Kids classesFree trial class

3 Benton Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-2168

+18646603211 Website Directions

Joe Lanier's Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1901 SC-414, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

🕒 Monday - Friday: 9:00am

🥋 Karate

Website Directions

On Target Defense and Training

150 Midwood Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-1864

+18643501204 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Travelers Rest

Only 3 schools listed in Travelers Rest itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Travelers Rest.

Shorindokai Karate Family Martial Arts Center Karate / taekwondo

📍 5.7 mi · 5000 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617-8208

🥋 Karate

+18645164718 Website Directions

KM Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 7.3 mi · 1525 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29609-2928

🥋 Boxing, MMA

+18647045221 Website Directions

T's Gym

📍 7.3 mi · 1801 Rutherford Rd, Greenville, SC 29609-1998

+18644484588 Website Directions

Senzo Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 7.4 mi · 3225 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29609-2900

🕒 Mon,Wed 5:30pm-8:30pm, Tue,Thu,Fri 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm

🥋 BJJ

+18649086974 Website Directions

L.A. Academy

📍 7.8 mi · 1916 Cedar Ln Rd, Greenville, SC 29617-1733

+18649798019 Directions

Boss Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 7.9 mi · 521 Pickett St, Greenville, SC 29609-4394

🥋 Grappling, MMA

+18649088379 Website Directions

Donjitsu Do Dojo Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 8.0 mi · 1291 Milford Church Rd, Greer, SC 29651

🕒 Monday and WednesdaysВ atВ 5:00

+18648957773 Website Directions

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 8.1 mi · 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29687-2758

+18642368000 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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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 3 martial arts facilities in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, with 2 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.

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?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.

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