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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Columbia, SC

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 27 verified gyms

Columbia has 27 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Karate.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Legacy Martial Arts - Columbia (Northeast)

    5.0 / 5 (391 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    494-4 Town Center Pl, Columbia, SC 29229 · (803) 407-4422

    Legacy Martial Arts - Columbia (Northeast) offers martial arts in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Lycan MMA

    5.0 / 5 (268 reviews)

    Columbia, SC · (803) 636-1936

    Lycan MMA is one of Columbia's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Lycan Mixed Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (268 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1916 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201 · (803) 636-1936

    Lycan Mixed Martial Arts offers martial arts in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Capital Karate

    5.0 / 5 (198 reviews)

    Karate · Martial Arts

    2728 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29205 · (803) 212-7111

    Capital Karate offers karate, martial arts in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. American P.I.T. Fighting Academy

    5.0 / 5 (115 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2627 Millwood Ave Suite B, Columbia, SC 29205 · (803) 470-6272

    American P.I.T. Fighting Academy offers martial arts in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (57 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1901 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201 · (803) 766-6019

    Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Legacy Martial Arts - Garners Ferry

    5.0 / 5 (41 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7402 Garners Ferry Rd C, Columbia, SC 29209 · (803) 407-4422

    Legacy Martial Arts - Garners Ferry offers martial arts in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Nitro Martial Arts and Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (34 reviews)

    Boxing

    8907 Two Notch Rd Suite F, Columbia, SC 29223

    Nitro Martial Arts and Fitness offers boxing in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Soda City Combat Club

    5.0 / 5 (18 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    721 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205 · (803) 465-3399

    Soda City Combat Club offers martial arts in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Wing Chun - SC

    5.0 / 5 (7 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1801 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 · (803) 238-5083

    Wing Chun - SC offers martial arts in Columbia. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Columbia

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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