Mr. and Mrs. Scota are amazing. This is a family operated business, and their love for the students…read moreshows. My 5 year old yellow belt has grown so much since being a part of their program. They teach far more than just karate. They always correct with kindness and assure the kids that they are capable of anything. Since the covid crisis, they have been offering multiple weekly online classes, both group and private settings. Really, the flexibility of the staff is amazing. We are finally back to having in-person instruction, and we are so excited! They are very clean and organized and have gone above and beyond to keep everyone healthy, safe, and well taken care of. I can't say enough about this establishment. Just amazing people to be around.

Scota karate academy has been a huge part of my families life. Myself my wife and both of my…read morechildren train here. Master Scota , Mrs Scota and all of the Scota team are amazing instructors. They are patient and really care about their students . There is a strong family vibe amongst all the students/families, and they are learning not just karate/self defense but strong life skills that will carry with them . Do yourself a favor , go check em out .

Great YMCA with a fantastic staff! All class instructors are great, the facility is top notch and…read morealways clean. Even locked our keys in the car and a staff member personally called the locksmith and made sure we got back in our car...went way beyond the call of duty.

So yesterday, July 9, 2022, I went to this facility for a tour; I was considering joining. I'd…read morecalled several weeks ago to see if I'd need an appointment to tour, but I was told no, just come in when convenient. Great. When I got there, at sometime around 3:30-ish, I went to the front desk, and asked the young man working there for a tour. He looked around, said he'd find "Jonathan" because "Ron" wasn't around, but he couldn't do the tour because he was alone at the desk at the moment, and after that there was "no overtime." He seemed rather merry about that; not sure why. A few minutes later, a young woman had shown up, and did a (rather shrill) loudspeaker request for "Jonathan." I guess Ron (I think that was his name) was still unavailable. Jonathan did show up; he was very personable. The time I spent with him was pleasant and he was rather amusing. The problem with him was that he could answer absolutely no questions about any room but the weight area, because that's where he works and that's what he knows. Say what? Why would they waste my time giving me a tour led by a guy who can't answer any questions? The point of a tour is, for me, the prospective member, to see the facility and to ASK QUESTIONS. Jonathan took me back to the front desk when he was done showing me around and told me that the young woman there (yes, Ms. Shrill) could answer questions for me, and off he went. Also standing at the front desk, on the side, was a somewhat rotund man with a pink Y shirt on and a name tag I couldn't read. Was this the missing Ron? I'll never know. So I had a copy of the class schedule, I'd seen the facility, and had no questions answered. I looked at Ms. Shrill and asked: Can you answer some questions for me? She replied: That depends on what you ask. She then dashed off to police some clean towels that a member was trying to take. All this time, Mr. Pink Shirt was standing there, leaning on the front desk, just looking around. Some back story: A few years ago, I was in much better shape. I was doing four brutal classes per week at Orangetheory Fitness (in Orlando at East Colonial where the best head coach of all time, Sammy, kept me on track and motivated). My work schedule got too busy for me to continue, and then I eventually ended up moving to Spartanburg. During that time, I put on weight, and my mood darkened. I realized that I missed the physical activity and the camaraderie a great workout in a great class with great staff can give. I had to ask myself: Am I going to find that at this YMCA? I was hesitant to go back to OTF because I'm seriously out of shape. I was looking at the Y because of the pool, and I knew they offered some yoga classes. I thought easing back into exercise might be the best way to go. Did I think I was going to find what I was looking for at this YMCA? No. Other than a couple of lifeguards, Jonathan, Ms. Shrill, Mr. Pink Shirt, and no overtime guy, I saw no other staff. No classes were being taught, and there didn't appear to be any personal training going on. Basketball? Forget it. The (lazy) staff there allows extreme play, which isn't encouraging, or safe, for someone like me. Nor did I see any cleaning going on. And that place needs some cleaning. The barely controlled chaos in the general pool was off-putting. There was some kind of party going on in what I guess was the "spin" room, and when those awful kids exploded out of that room, they were loud, inconsiderate, and underfoot. Were there parents with them? Yes. Did their parents do anything to control their awful kids? No. And apparently there are no standards at the facility; the few staff members there showed no interest in asking parents to control their offspring. We don't all love kids, and I for certain can't stand yelling, ill-behaved brats. Here's another thing: Kids don't belong everywhere. There should be a clear, and an enforced, policy about children. Anyhow, as I stood there looking around, and pondering everything, I understood where I needed to be. And as I turned to walk through the lobby to leave, not a single member of the meager staff there said a word to me. Not Ms. Shrill, and not Mr. Pink Shirt (who was still taking up space by the front counter for no visible reason). No effort was made to ask me if I had additional questions and/or concerns; no one made the slightest effort to persuade me to give the place an extra look and a chance. If that's all they're willing to do -- nothing -- when an opportunity to get me to join and spend there presents itself, how much more neglect will I face once they have my monthly fee? I'm going back to Orangetheory, pronto. No, the one in Spartanburg won't have Sammy, and that makes me sad. But it's going to give me everything the much-bigger Y doesn't, but should.

I'm gonna say, I'm 37 years old and out of shape! I was nervous to get started. The thought of…read morebeing the worst guy in the class can be tough for some people. Kevin and Lori made me and my family feel at home. So much positive attitude and good vibes. The higher belt students that help with the classes are amazing. Pretty cool being trained by world champion! Such a challenge for me, and I love it! If you're wanting to try Karate, if you're out of shape, have special needs, or are worried that you're too old to get started, Hurricane is the place for you! No egos, no judging!

MR. Hudson is a legend. I use to train with him back in the 90's. You won't be disappointed in…read morejoining his School.

I've only been training with Kim for 2 weeks and can say she is great. I signed up for the online…read moreprogram so I can stay at my gym and, no matter when I text with a question, she responds within a minute. She's very supportive. I've been lifting for 2 years but feel as if I'm brand new to it because Kim provides such a big variety of exercises. Also, my mood and energy has greatly improved. I'm so happy I signed up!

I've trained with Kim for 4 years. I'm preparing for my 5th ultra at 59. Not possible without hel…read moreconditioning and encouragement

Yeah they have pretty good food. The plastic of the wall balanced out well with the floors. Very…read moreappetizing and filling. The food is already there when you come in, and it is all you can eat. I would recommend the chair with a bit of paper. Would come again, five stars.

An outstanding school. Although some may see the instructor as gruff, I've never seen an instructor…read morewho cared as much for his students, in class and out. Fair pricing, and class time options

Taking our Daughter to Mr. Beckham's was one of the best things we ever did for her. As a young…read moregirl, we were looking for something that would build her confidence and at the same time allow her to defend herself should the need ever arise. We heard about several places and even talked to a few children who were "black belts." Very soon we found out that some of these Karate-Type babysitting services might be fun, but were not the REAL DEAL! Children at age 8 and 9 walking around thinking that they were Black Belts could not even get out of a simple arm-bar. Mr. Beckham will actually TEACH your child how to defend themselves. His classes are organized and he sets the bar high! Somehow Mr. Beckham is able to encourage your child step-by-step AND maintain discipline. (Not an easy task with a group of children.) His staff was always engaging and motivating. Our daughter grew in confidence, strength and courage. She started at age 6. She LOVED everyday of her experience with Mr. Beckham and the path that he set her on has enabled her to grow into the fine, strong woman she is today! If you are looking for the BEST Martial Art Company for your children, or yourself, look no further! Mr. Beckham is the BEST! BY: CHRISTINE POWER

Great family atmosphere, a place for dad, mom and kids to train. High level martial art education…read morein a nice, clean and safe space.

This is such a great gym I can't stress this enough. Professor Totty is so knowledgeable and one…read moreof the nicest men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Professor Totty has created a positive, fun, challenging environment that promotes growth in not only a physical aspect but a mental aspect as well, the people who attend this gym are all great hearted individuals who strive to be the best and help others become the best version of themselves, I recommend this place to anyone looking to begin their jiu jitsu journey, and if you are already into your jiu jitsu journey then you HAVE to come visit this gym, I assure you that you will have no complaints.

I was in Greenville this weekend for a wedding and dropped in for a class on Saturday, which…read morehappened to be a no-gi open mat. Rolling with new people is already concerning, especially since I'm an older grappler (59), but Dan and his crew made me feel incredibly welcomed. He introduced me to some of his instructors, and I ended up having some solid technical rolls with some great people. Everyone was super attentive, and eyes were on the mat the whole time, making sure everyone stayed safe. The environment in the gym was communal, and it was awesome to see families training together, husbands, wives, and kids. From start to finish, I felt welcome, and more importantly, felt safe. Great gym, great people, and I will be back the next time I'm in Greenville

Very cool bjj academy. The facility is amazing and possibly the biggest mat space I have ever used…read moreoutside of a tournament. Everyone has been super friendly. I recommend giving this place a shot whether you are a high rank or a newbie.