Scota Karate Academy

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1.1 mi

Master Toan and Master Huy are amazing teachers. This martial arts studio accommodates almost all…read moreages young or old. Kuk Sool Won is a great Martial art to learn, it's comprehensive style will teach you everything from Self-Defense to Discipline to Fitness and everything in between. My daughter and I have been attending Kuk Sool Won of Greenville for about a year and we love it!

My kids have attending Kuk Sool Won for years. The instructor and his son make a fantastic team…read more They are both great at relating to kids and getting them to focus on the instruction. In addition to being great at instructing the kids, they work very hard on establishing a community with their students by hosting movie nights, swim parties and pumpkin carving events. The belt ceremonies are done well and the kids know they have to earn a new belt and that belts and stripes aren't just given.

Father and son. Owner and head instructors of Kuk Sool Won of Greenville.

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Rilion Gracie Greenville

(5 reviews)

6.1 mi

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.

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UFC GYM Greenville

4.3

(6 reviews)

3.1 mi

The entire staff are extremely welcoming as well as extremely knowledgeable. They know exactly what…read moreyou need and how to push you to do your best! Extremely clean facility and clean equipment!

I have been a part of the UFC gym for the last 9 months. My life has transformed over that time and…read moreit's no coincidence. Thank you! If you are in need of a confidence boost in your life, you won't find a better place to obtain it than the UFC Gym. I promise! I believe every life transformation has to start with exercise. If you want a gym where you don't have to wait on machines, benches & weights, and also surround yourself with nothing but nonjudgmental positive support, along with some of the best trainers, this is your place. UFC gym has been a major part of bettering my own life and I want it to do the same for others. Thank you again for putting people like Diana, JT, David, Elissa, Isabella and Chris in my life. What a great place!

One on One personal coaching

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Karate class!

Donjitsu Do Dojo

6.0 mi

Defense and life skills wrapped into one school. A teacher who cares about each student and caters…read morehis teaching to help each individual reach their fullest potential. A traditional system found in a modern world.

From the owner: The Donjitsu Do Dojo is a complete martial arts system bases on self- defense and one would…read moreactually use in a survival situation. There are no competitions, as we do not see what we do as entertainment. Here you do not pick off a menu of different fighting styles. You will learn everything you need in one system. If you are looking for a place to learn more about yourself, be able to protect yourself, your family, and your home this may be the place that you have been searching for. We have children's classes where not only defense against bullies and abduction are taught but valuable life lessons and coping skills. This is a school, if you are looking for a daycare this is not the place. In-depth 4 to 6 week women's self-defense courses are offered to women's organizations and groups. In these classes, students will be place in scenarios where they will test their ability to deal with assault situations mentally and physically. These are intensive hands on classes.

This is our dojo and garden hidden back away from the fast paced city life.

Dojo interior

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Alliance Champions Training Center

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4.5 mi

I visited Greenville for a week long business trip and needed a place to train to prep for an…read moreupcoming jiu jitsu tournament. I didn't really know what to expect when I found Alliance Champions Center on Google Maps but I was pleasantly surprised by the high caliber jiu jitsu and the facility itself. If you're looking for a place to work out, this gym has everything you need: turf, cardio machines, barbells, bumper plates, etc. Now, if you're looking for a place to train Brazilian jiu jitsu, this is one of the top places in the country. Professor Rafael is a incredible teacher and his keen eye for details helped me revamp my game in a short time frame. His students share his passion for the sport and welcomed me with open arms. I highly recommend Alliance Champions Center to anyone who wants a holistic workout or is looking for quality jiu jitsu training. I thoroughly enjoyed my week here and cannot wait to visit again!

I'm the BJJ head instructor at Alliance in Greenville and I'm proud to teach here in the states and…read morehonored to represent a team like Alliance. Come check our facility @ www.alliancechampions.com

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RockBox Fitness - Greenville

4.9 mi

Fantastic workout environment. Staff is professional, welcoming and challenges with a skill…read moreappropriate workout in a fun environment.

From the owner: RockBox Fitness is a leading fitness concept in Greenville, combining kickboxing and functional…read moreexercises, taking your workout to the next level.

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Eastside Branch YMCA

3.7

(16 reviews)

1.3 mi

I've been a member at the Eastside Family YMCA longer than I've owned some of my furniture…read more I take the yoga-pilates class and I am, by any honest measure, still bad at it. My balance in tree pose has not meaningfully improved since roughly the Carter administration. Nobody has ever once made me feel bad about this. My instructor corrects my form, tell me to breathe, and move on, the way you'd coach a kid who's never going to make varsity but shows up anyway. Henry has played flag football, basketball, soccer, and t-ball here, and the youth sports program runs the way youth sports should: low stakes, high enthusiasm, coaches who are clearly volunteering their Saturday mornings and mean every word of encouragement anyway. I've watched him learn to actually pass a basketball on this court, badly at first, less badly now. The front desk doesn't need to remember my name. My card does that for them, photo and all, right there on the screen when I scan in. Still, they say it anyway.

Very friendly staff nice atmosphere. A great place to work out meet friends love to play pickle…read moreball and meet new friends. Beautiful pool area.

Three sponsor logos, three baseball caps, and one kid who clearly forgot "Y" stands for something other than "youth batting helmet fashion"

The coach in neon has the best seat in the house for a play nobody involved seems totally sure how to execute.

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Two medals, one hat built for a much larger head, and a kid who has apparently peaked athletically at age seven.

Paris Mountain State Park

4.4

(90 reviews)

3.7 mi

It's beautiful, and in my back yard! I love this place. Do…read moreyourself a favor and get a SC state park pass. It's $6 per person, but if you have a park pass the whole car gets in for free. Park passes are $100. Only $50 for seniors.

Beautiful park! Plenty of well marked trails, lush green forest and numerous parking lots. Kind…read morehikers, walkers and runners on the trail + plenty to explore. My only issue is WHY are there so much paid staff to issue parking tickets in a state park?!?!? They seemed to be a bit too eager on a beautiful Saturday morning to issue whatever was on those adhesive stickers . Otherwise, well worth the drive!

Looking from site 25 to site 26

Me just pretending to be lost so I could secretly take time to rest

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Otter Creek Waterpark

4.0

(20 reviews)

4.9 mi

Usually go take grandkids to Ship Wreck Cove but a friend suggested Itter Creek.. had never been…read morethere but the grandkids loved it and we plan on returning!!!

This review is slightly biased. Our church family rented out the waterpark after general public…read morehours had ended. It was wonderful having the whole place to our group since there were maybe 40 people alogether and apparently up to 600 people are maximum capacity. We had plenty of turns on the slides, time in the pool, and the concession window was operating as well. Yummy ice cream. There were a lot of lifeguards around to ensure safety; probably more than we needed. The kiddos had a blast. Who knew you could rent a waterpark? I hope we get to do this again! Happy yelping!

4 slides including red slide for all ages, tube slide (blue), sit and go slide (green), and white drop slide

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Discovery Island

4.3

(4 reviews)

10.7 mi

Great spot for water fun! Parking lot is huge. It took a bit to check in but it wasn't bad. Lots of…read morethings to do to entertain the kids! The lazy river was wonderful and the large splash pad area for the kids was a hit!

Such a fun place! Lots to do for big and little kids. Two slides, one you use a raft to go down,…read moreand even a wave rider for the older kids. Very large pool deck area and lots of chairs, but not a lot of shade. I was impressed with the number of employees and life guards. It was around $14 to get in for any age. Life vests and puddle jumpers available to use. There is a snack bar with a limited selection, and we brought in our own water bottles.

Fun slides even for little ones

Ice cream bars!

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Inside the water park.

Lake Tomahawk Park

4.4

(11 reviews)

49.9 mi

We do pools...a lot. I am not opposed to a public pool though so after some research, I thought we…read morewould try this one. We couldn't have been more pleased. It's true, there aren't a ton of chairs but if you are willing to be patient, you'll get one. One thing to note is that they close the pool with lightning on the radar within a 10 mile radius. You just have to get out of the water for a minimum of 30 minutes. Lots of lifeguards and great decorations for July 4th. You can tell that they take pride in the pool. It was clean and the chairs were comfy, although the armrests do get hot in the sun so you can't always rest your arms on them. It certainly wasn't a dealbreaker. Great pool with the backdrop of the mountains and lake!

This park is urban in the relative sense, being surrounded by the residences of the town of Black…read moreMountain. It was a quality park. While views of the mountains are likely majestic, even on a cloudy day the misty sights were intriguing. A clean path runs around the lake, connecting bathroom facilities, tennis courts, and several other amenities. There were some dedicated parking spaces, but it was an easy walk from the town's business stretch as well. And why not, if you have the time?

Black Mountains Lake Tomahawk at Sunset

Lake Tomahawk - Circle of Lights Holiday Celebration (12/22)

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Black Mountains Lake Tomahawk with two (2) lighted hard surface tennis courts

Lakeview Putt And Play

4.8

(21 reviews)

41.7 mi

Great service. Friendly, knowledgeable Clean, Answered all…read morequestions with certainty. Many of the holes provided shade which was deeply appreciated in 90+ degree weather. Animal sculptures were amusing

Fun and entertaining mini golf ! We loved the golf course and there were nice challenges. We played…read morein a big group during our Saturday afternoon. It was a great family experience. They also have snacks slushies and ice cream and drinks in the office. My kid liked the cherry slushy.

Laser tag

Now offering gem mining!

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Outdoor Laser tag

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Melody P.

6 years ago

Eight years ago, my son joined Scota Karate as a first grader. As a single mom 190% on my own, I was looking for a place where my son could have a positive male model. Master Joe Scota was that and so much more. Over the years, I have witnessed my son grow emotionally, spiritually, and physically. The impact Scota Karate and its staff has had on our family is immeasurable. I feel incredibly blessed to call this establishment part of our home, our family. My son would not be the person he is today without the influence of this studio, of this team. Scota will forever be a part of our lives, our hearts. read more

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