Ten martial arts facilities across Spartanburg, Anderson, Fort Mill, Taylors, and Columbia have earned recognition on this year’s list, based on public feedback and ratings. Ranging from 4.9 to 5.0 stars, these clubs and academies represent locations where practitioners train in mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Thai striking, and related disciplines. The establishments span various cities, bringing together communities of coaches, adults, and children who train in dedicated spaces located along major routes and local streets throughout the state.
Rankings are calculated strictly by multiplying each venue’s star rating by the logarithmic value of its total review count, and no facility paid for its placement.
1. Yogaunme Spartanburg
Located at 1111 W O. Ezell Blvd in Spartanburg, this facility holds a 5.0-star rating across 196 reviews. Visitors note a cozy atmosphere with an intimate layout and subtle touches of color. A reviewer highlights the establishment as both beautiful and a great learning experience, noting a desire to return after attending a first class.
2. Renzo Gracie South Carolina
Situated in Anderson at 4474 Liberty Hwy, this BJJ gym maintains a 5.0-star rating with 107 reviews. Reviewers emphasize the professional and detailed instruction delivered in a clean environment focused on hard work and safe training without egos.
3. Electric City MMA
Operating in Anderson at 106 C-9-382, Electric City MMA earns a 4.9-star rating from 116 reviews. Community members highlight it as a standout local group where participants spend their nights training alongside fellow members.
4. Great Grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Found at 2040 Carolina Pl in Fort Mill, this gym is rated 4.9 stars based on 95 reviews. Participants describe it as a community-oriented jiu-jitsu space where members help each other when struggling, and trial options are available.
5. Ethos Combatives
Based in Spartanburg at 2306 Chesnee Hwy #10, Ethos Combatives holds a 4.9-star rating across 67 reviews. Visitors point to friendly and respectful coaches who accommodate all experience levels during martial arts development.
6. Queen City Jiu Jitsu
Located at 1474 Highway 160 East, #107 in Fort Mill, this facility achieves a 5.0-star rating from 60 reviews. Parents report positive experiences with patient instructors who work effectively with children.
7. Redemption MMA & Fitness
Situated at 250 Mill St Ste PW1101 in Taylors, Redemption MMA & Fitness receives a 5.0-star rating based on 57 reviews. Feedback highlights instruction in the art of Thai striking, confidence-building, and fitness.
8. Spartanburg Martial Arts
Located at 300 Oak Grove Rd in Spartanburg, this academy holds a 4.9-star rating across 55 reviews. The location is under the ownership of Sensei Josh Bailey.
9. Battle Boxing Gym
Found at 515 Superior St in Columbia, Battle Boxing Gym earns a 4.9-star rating from 52 reviews. Reviewers describe the staff as true professionals assisting students across all skill levels, including children.
10. Alliance Jiu Jitsu Anderson
Operating at 1484 Pearman Dairy Rd in Anderson, this gym is rated 4.9 stars with 49 reviews. Visitors note that the coaches make learning fun and effective for young practitioners.
How we ranked these
To establish these rankings, we evaluated local martial arts facilities using a formula that multiplies each venue’s average star rating by the natural logarithm of its review count. This approach balances high customer satisfaction with data reliability. Read more about our methodology.