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Greenville Academy of Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Greenville, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule greenvilleacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 864-270-2468
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11:45 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending GAMA for over a year and I just signed up to join her in the past month.”
“Very inviting environment as all students were welcoming, engaging and helpful for a first timer like myself.”
“Had a private lesson with Sifu Jason and he’s very knowledgeable and knows what he’s talking about when it comes to JKD.”
“Sifu Jason and Aaron not only teach practical self defense skills but also instill the importance of self integrity, honesty, hard work, and compassion toward others.”
Other martial arts here
“Sifu Jason allowed me to attend the JKD and Wing Chun sessions a few weeks ago.”
“Sifu Jason and Aaron not only teach practical self defense skills but also instill the importance of self integrity, honesty, hard work, and compassion toward others.”
What students say
“Sifu Jason is one of the most reputable and honest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing, he is not only a great teacher but a great man in every aspect of life.”
“But as soon as I walked in, literally every single person I interacted with was very relaxed, very nice, and VERY welcoming.”
“From the time you walk into the door until after you leave you are not treated like a customer but like a member of the family.”
“I highly recommend Greenville Academy of martial arts to anyone who wants to learn self defense or even just get a good cardio workout in.”
“My daughter has thrived working with them and her self confidence has been amazing to witness.”
“Moreover, they are affordable for bigger families and don’t make you waste money buying uniforms, tons of gear and entering competitions.”
From the reviews
We were introduced to this school by a Groupon deal. After the first visit we were sold. Our two kiddos, 11 and 7, are studying a unique and practical martial art in jeet kun do. The kid's sifu was trained by a direct student of Bruce Lee. That means my kids are only two generations removed from Bruce Lee.
Hands down the best dojo town! I am elated to have my boys under the direction of such awesome and knowledgeable Sifus. They not only teach the physical skills needed to become martial artists, but the life skills to become great members of society.
We love being part of the Greenville Academy family and think you will too. Reasons for you to consider attending a class are as follows. 1.) Highly knowledgeable instructors with an emphasis on open discussions and comprehensive instruction. 2.) Witty banter and puns are available at any given moment. 3.
My athlete and I came to Greenville to compete at USA-NKF Karate National Championship Tournament. It was our first time in Greenville and we were hoping to find a dojo to train in to prepare for Nationals.
New to Karate? Start at Greenville Academy of Martial Arts
Greenville Academy of Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Greenville Academy of Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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