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TNT Martial Arts & Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 254 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cayce, South Carolina

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tntcolumbia.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (803) 479-1739

Hours

Monday 4–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Friday 4–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at TNT Martial Arts & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 15 mentions

“The staff here are exceptional—highly trained, enthusiastic, and dedicated to keeping the kids engaged, having fun, and learning at the same time.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“My daughter enjoys every training day and tournaments Extremely happy to be part of the TNT family”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“I was warmly welcomed at TNT from the minute I stepped in and was immediately given the support I needed in class as a beginner and continue to get that same support every class.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at TNT Martial Arts & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Our entire family has been with TNT for almost 3 yrs now as part of their Karate, MMA and Fitness Kickboxing programs.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Our entire family has been with TNT for almost 3 yrs now as part of their Karate, MMA and Fitness Kickboxing programs.”

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🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“Our entire family has been with TNT for almost 3 yrs now as part of their Karate, MMA and Fitness Kickboxing programs.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 254 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions
🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“I was warmly welcomed at TNT from the minute I stepped in and was immediately given the support I needed in class as a beginner and continue to get that same support every class.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 20 mentions

“Immediately the vibe I felt was very welcoming and professional but I could see a feel the passion of the instructors and students in the atmosphere.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Fair and affordable prices.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Raising young ladies, it was important to us to make sure they can not only physically defend themselves but have the confidence and discipline needed.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 12 mentions

“Raising young ladies, it was important to us to make sure they can not only physically defend themselves but have the confidence and discipline needed.”

From the reviews

One of the few places where you can find great jiujitsu, great kickboxing, AND great MMA. I’ve been at TNT for just about four years now. Tim and Tamayah have created an atmosphere that is welcoming, exciting, and meaningful.

★★★★★ — Noah, Nov 2022

I have recently joined this gym less than a month ago and I am already hooked to the place. The instructors are very knowledgeable and talented. Even though its been less than a month, I already feel part of the community.

★★★★★ — Vidit, Feb 2025

Great experience with great people. I felt welcome from the moment I came in and I’m glad to be part of the team. This gym has live roll and multiple disciplines, and the instructors are devoted to ensuring you learn and understand.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Feb 2025

I have been involved combat sports for almost 16 years. I’m a brown belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu from Maryland and decided to search for a home here in the Columbia area. I had shopped around for gyms for a few months until I walked through the doors at TNT.

★★★★★ — Edee, Aug 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at TNT Martial Arts & Fitness

TNT Martial Arts & Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, 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 coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, 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, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms 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 BJJ class at TNT Martial Arts & Fitness

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches 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 positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, 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 TNT Martial Arts & Fitness

1330 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC29033

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