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Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Easley, South Carolina

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule amaupstatesc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (864) 790-5222

Hours

Monday 5–7:30 PM
Tuesday 5–7:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–7:30 PM
Friday 5–7:30 PM
Saturday 9:30–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🤼 Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“Great place to start your BJJ journey, no matter your age or level of experience.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Bruce is an excellent coach and the adult Juijitsu class is a ton of fun.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The atmosphere is perfect, whether you're a seasoned athlete, beginner, hobbiest, or somewhere in between.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“Very welcoming environment and great training!”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 3 mentions

“The gym is very clean and spacious, and offers a safe place to learn martial arts.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Discipline structure and self confidence.”

From the reviews

Everyone in pickens county should give this martial arts gym a look. It's run by a very knowledgeable instructor (bruce sylvia) and his wife. The gym is very clean and spacious, and offers a safe place to learn martial arts. Specifically Brazilian jiu jitsu and tae Kwon do.

★★★★★ — Jitz, Aug 2025

I have been training at this gym for almost a year and I love it. Bruce is an excellent coach and the adult Juijitsu class is a ton of fun. This is a safe clean place to learn BJJ and train with great people.

★★★★★ — Jesse, Aug 2024

Very welcoming environment and great training! I was new to BJJ and the instructor was very patient and supportive. Fantastic place to grow your skills.

★★★★★ — Chris, Aug 2024

Discipline structure and self confidence..everything my 8year old was needing highly recommend the ama team

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo

Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, 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 instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels 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 schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect 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, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo

1895-B Gentry Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC29640

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