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Greenville Martial Art Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Greenville, South Carolina
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 gmac.ninja — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (864) 881-1397
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:45 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We learned several defense techniques in the first class, and my son could already demonstrate them to my wife when we returned home.”
Other martial arts here
“I just took a Hapkido class with my seven-year old son, and we both loved it and have decide to join.”
What students say
“Great instructors great owner all around amazing”
“We learned several defense techniques in the first class, and my son could already demonstrate them to my wife when we returned home.”
“The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, helping me grow and excel in my martial arts journey.”
“We learned several defense techniques in the first class, and my son could already demonstrate them to my wife when we returned home.”
“This is a great way to get exercise, while having fun and learning valuable defense techniques.”
“Master Chris is the most phenomenal person when it comes to my son. My son was having discipline issues but once he became part of Marital Arts he has done a 360.”
From the reviews
My son absolutely loves his teachers. He enjoys the after school program so much, and he feels accomplished learning new skills. I’ve noticed an improvement in his attitude in general having this physical structured outlet. The physical conditioning and mental discipline have been priceless.
Master Chris is the most phenomenal person when it comes to my son. My son was having discipline issues but once he became part of Marital Arts he has done a 360. The skills that Master Chris has is amazing.
See Kai's review? That's one of the reasons why we're so satisfied with Master Andy's taekwondo classes. There's no room for entitlement, no participation awards. Our sons have been doing TKD for about two years (one is blue, the other is a green belt) and they love it.
My son has been going there for 3 years now, and I can't express how wonderful they have been to him! The martial arts program and Master Chris have been a God send in guiding my young son into discipline and advancing his skills. Mariah is an Angel, and always there to communicate anything and be warm and welcoming.
New to taekwondo? Start at Greenville Martial Art Center
Greenville Martial Art Center comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Greenville Martial Art Center
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.
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