Average at best. Instructors are more concerned with signing up as many kids as they can and…read moreupgrading to black belt training for money before even investing in the kids they have. The increased class sizes leads to less individual corrections and instruction. For a martial arts place there isn't much emphasis on discipline. The promotion and selling point was attention and learning values as young men and women but they mainly just play games and get the kids moving which we can pay a whole lot less for at an after school program.

From the owner: At Premier Martial Arts studios you'll find a staff of certified, professional instructors that are…read moretrained in modern teaching techniques and martial arts skills. We specialize in the areas of Karate, Kickboxing, and Krav Maga. Our instructors go through a very extensive selection process to ensure we have only the best and most talented instructors in the world. Once selected, they are put through an intense and rigorous training to guarantee the highest quality of instruction. Once a Premier Martial Arts instructor is certified to teach our unique and effective system, they are then required to receive 40 hours of continuing martial arts and instructor education yearly. Premier Martial Arts instructors are professionals; we are experts in what we do. We expect our instructors to be the best, so you can expect the best from our instructors.

This location is a bit smaller than other locations, but it'll do in a pinch when you need a quick…read moreworkout. It is attached to a doctor's office, so fortunately if you go a little too hard, then you'll be in a good place. The facility is well maintained and clean. The staff is very nice and inviting, and the patrons are usually in a somewhat good mood. The only real negative, for me at least, is that there aren't overhead fans, so there's low air circulation during a hot run. Overall I enjoy dropping in to burn off some calories.

Nice Staff! A great gym, that meets my goals. Parking is nicer, than busier locations!read more

My grandson attends karate classes here. The teachers are really good with the kids and the kids…read moreare learning self-discipline, balance, fun and friendship.

I love this place my stepson and my son both take classes here and they absolutely love it. The…read morecoaches are very committed and it's a great martial arts school altogether the first few classes are free, so I recommend giving this martial arts school a try you won't regret it

Coach Kenn and Coach L are amazing. They are patient with the students and make sure they…read moreunderstand the cycle they are on for the week before moving on. They work with the students on an individual basis. My son has been going for 2 years and loves it!

Excellent facility! Staff is extremely knowledgeable and work with beginners well. They display…read morepatience and proper scaffolding for my 4 year old who is just getting started. They are putting my son in a good position to use self control and to focus on the task at hand. I appreciate what they are doing as an organization that is equipping the youth with discipline and hard work.

I've had nothing but the best experience with the facility, the cleanliness and I've really had the…read morebest experience with all of the very informative and helpful staff. Looking forward to my membership as a resident here. Keep up the amazing work guys!!!

I started taking aikido when I was nine years old. I was able to learn to defend myself without…read morehaving to seriously injuring my opponent. I also lurned to have confidence in my self. Lamar Sanders is one of the best instructors that you could ask for. He is also one of the smartest and friendliest person I know. The students not only enjoy the class but also each other. I would recommend this class to anyone who is looking to build confidence and make new friends.

Since joining this Keishidojo my sons attitude has changed for the better. This establishment has…read moretaught my son to have more self discipline, to listen to and respect authority, and teaches how to defend against bullying. All of the staff are patient and kind to the students, and they take their time to teach the kids the right way to do the moves. They have helped my son is many ways.

Both my daughters and myself attend Keishidojo and love it!…read more It's a very fun and welcoming environment! We are all white belts and it can be overwhelming, but Sensei and the higher belts are very patient and encouraging. My kids look forward to jujitsu every week and especially to the Parent Night Out event they do once a month! They pick a theme and the kids get to watch a movie and have a blast. Highly recommend for kids and adults!

KDA Karate is the absolute best Martial Arts school in Columbia. They offer Wing Chun, Dangsoodo,…read moreJapanese Sword, Taijutsu as well as a Ladies Martial Arts class. The instructors: Sifu Mosher, Dan Bernardo, Tina Lewis and Ryan Wineland are the most knowledgeable martial arts and self defense teachers in the area. The price is beyond fair and much lower then you would expect for the expert level of instruction. Also, there is no long term contracts, which is great. There are other schools in the area that offer these arts but don't waste your time. Especially if you're interested in Wing Chun. I can say without a doubt this is the only school offering quality Wing Chun instruction in the Columbia and Lexington area. Sifu Mosher is astounding. Dan Bernardo teaching Dangsoodo and Japanese Sword is a true old school martial artist who is beyond knowledgeable on the history and application of his art. Ryan Winleand's Taijutsu is beyond impressive in it's fluidity and effectiveness. I think he may actually be a ninja. Tina Lewis's will have any lady prepared for the fight and ready to go. Try it out. You won't be disappointed.

From the owner: We currently offer: Classical Dangsoodo "唐手道" - the Korean…read moreexpression of old school Okinawan Karate. It translates literally to "The Way of the Chinese Hand". Our head instructor is the Vice President of the Korea Dangsoodo Association, an international organization with schools all over the world. Wing Chun "詠春" - a concept-based Chinese martial art and form of self-defense utilising both striking and grappling while specialising in close-range combat. Most will recognize this art as the only art Bruce Lee formally studied. Iaido "居合道" - a Japanese sword art centering on the applications of drawing and cutting with the sword. We practice "koryu" or old school Iai rather than a modern style.

My two sons have studied at Martial Arts Academy for a combined eighteen years. They are currently…read more12 and 15 years old. I am surprised that the individual who posted a negative review of our school never bothered to attend a single class before doing so. Our students and competitive team are a family. We have dedicated masters who are internationally recognized in the Olympic sport of Taekwondo. We sweep the medals at every competition we attend. Our instructors are caring and knowledgeable, but they are demanding of excellence. Truly, this school is not for everyone. If you don't want to work hard and give your best - it is not for you. If you want to buy a belt for promotion every 3 months it is not for you. If you want to truly learn martial arts, learn to defend yourself, learn sportsmanship and competition, than this is the place for you.

My husband, teenage daughter, and I went to this place to find out what days and times they were…read moreopen and how much it costs. We spoke to an older black guy who took us into his office and showed us a video of what he teaches. He then, out of nowhere, says "You're Mexican, what part of Mexico are you from?" "Do you know the Sanchez brothers?" I told him I was born in Merced California, and he replied with "Oh, well there's a lot of Mexicans in Aiken." He made me, my husband, and my daughter feel uncomfortable, things got really awkward after that. We were only there to get information. (They charge $109 a month.) We moved from California in July 2016 and we were hoping to find our daughter a place where she can do martial arts, but this is definitely not the one. I do not recommend this place.

This is the best Jiu Jitsu school in the state of SC. I've trained at several schools over the…read morelast 20 years. Rigan Machado, Gerson Sanginitto, Henry Akins (Rickson Gracie's third black belt), Cindy Omatsu (the first woman outside of Brazil to earn her Black Belt in BJJ). The attraction for me is that this school is run and owned by a couple, two Black Belts, Danilo and Jessica Cherman. There aren't many women Black Belts in our area and to have the opportunity to train and learn from one was an opportunity I couldn't overlook. She is a legit accomplished, talented, loving, compassionate, fierce fighter. He is a brilliant knowledgeable grappler as well, recently winning double gold (his event and the open event) at the IBJJF Charleston Fall competition just a couple of weeks ago. The school has a mix of white belts from the Irmo area, and color belts from their school in Connecticut. They had a successful program in CT and a strong women's team. They've been open since January and in 10 months, less than a year, they won 1st place at the IBJJF Fall event in Charleston. This is an academy that anyone in the greater Columbia area should attend. If you're looking for a BJJ school, this one has it all - a great youth program, great adult classes, even a striking class. Classes are Monday through Saturday. I'm so grateful to have found this place, I could go on and on. A real gem of a BJJ school. Danilo and Jessica are great school owners and BJJ practitioners and instructors.

Amazing coaches! By far, the best Jiu Jitsu gym in the Columbia / Irmo / Lexington area. I've been…read morelearning Jiu Jitsu since 2012, moved around quite a bit due to my tenure in the Army, and have never had a Professor teach the way Professor Danilo teaches. He breaks the techniques down in ways that make it easier to grasp and understand. Jitsu Academy is truly a family environment also, my kids train also and have both made tremendous improvements with their techniques and game.