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Muay Thai, Kickboxing & Jiu-Jitsu in Columbia, SC

Muay Thai, Kickboxing & No-Gi Jiu Jitsu in Columbia, SC. Striking, grappling, and MMA under one roof — beginners to competitors, all levels welcome.

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5.0 · 18 Google reviews
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Disciplines
All
Levels Welcome
No-Gi
Jiu Jitsu
Programs

Find the right mat for you

From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
American Jiu Jitsu · No-Gi

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

All levels

No-gi American Jiu Jitsu — grappling and submissions trained in rash guard and shorts. High-paced, practical, and open to every level.

Muay Thai
Muay Thai · Striking

Muay Thai

All levels

The art of eight limbs — punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. Sharpen your stand-up, build conditioning, and learn to strike with real technique.

Kickboxing
Kickboxing · Striking

Kickboxing

All levels

High-energy striking and conditioning. Learn to throw clean combinations on the pads while getting one of the best workouts in the city.

MMA
Mixed Martial Arts

MMA

Experienced / Advanced

Put it all together — striking, wrestling, and grappling in a live, competition-focused setting for experienced students.

Wrestling
Wrestling · Takedowns

Wrestling

All levels

Takedowns, control, and top pressure — the foundation that ties striking and grappling together.

Self Defense
Self Defense

Self Defense

All levels

Practical, real-world self-defense skills built on the same striking and grappling fundamentals we train every day.

About

Why train at Soda City Combat Club

Soda City Combat Club is Columbia, South Carolina's home for striking and grappling. We train Muay Thai, kickboxing, no-gi American Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and MMA under one roof — a complete combat-sports program for everyone from first-timers to competitors. Our room is welcoming and team-first: sign the waiver, get on the mats, and we'll meet you exactly where you are. Whether you're here to get in the best shape of your life, learn real self-defense, or sharpen your game for competition, there's a class for you.

A coach who invests in how you learn

At Soda City Combat Club, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.

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Coaches

Learn from people who care

Collin Godbout

Purple Belt · 4 Stripes

Donnie Bowen

Blue Belt · 4 Stripes

Clay Harrell

Purple Belt

TJ Mizzell

Blue Belt

Sehwan Kim

Jordan Brown

Gabriel Triminio

Ali Hajimohamed

Schedule

Weekly class schedule

Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.

Muay Thai Kickboxing MMA Open Mat No-Gi / All Levels
Monday
6:00 – 7:00 PM Kickboxing
7:00 – 8:00 PM No-Gi Jiu Jitsu (Monday Mayhem)
Tuesday
5:00 – 6:00 AM MMA Comp Class Advanced
6:00 – 7:00 PM Kickboxing
7:00 – 8:00 PM No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
6:00 – 7:00 PM Kickboxing
7:00 – 8:00 PM No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Thursday
5:00 – 6:00 AM MMA Comp Class Advanced
6:00 – 7:00 PM Muay Thai
7:00 – 8:00 PM No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Friday
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
6:00 – 7:00 PM Kickboxing
7:00 – 8:00 PM No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Saturday
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Open Mat
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00 PM MMA Sparring
What students say

Loved by our community

5.0 from 18 Google reviews

This is an overall amazing gym. The coaches are not only extremely friendly, but also extremely knowledgeable. If you want to compete at the highest level — or even if you just want to get a nice workout in and blow off some steam — this is the gym for you.
TJ MizzellTJ MizzellGoogle review
Hands down the best coaches I've had — everyone is kind and easy to talk to. Jiu-jitsu is my personal favorite class, however the striking classes also have great coaches.
Matthew BrightMatthew BrightGoogle review
Great kids wrestling and grappling programs, on top of amazing adult classes. My whole family loves this gym! It's a welcoming environment for people of all walks of life. Do yourself a favor and try a class.
Lauren KyleLauren KyleGoogle review
Great gym ran by knowledgeable and active fighters. Very welcoming to all skill levels. Never had more fun getting tossed around the mat.
Nick MatchunisNick MatchunisGoogle review
Great gym, great people!
Kelsi JordynKelsi JordynGoogle review
Best place to learn a new skill and get some exercise, and it's the most affordable I've found in Columbia. The people are some of the most welcoming, respectful, and fun bunch I've ever met. I joined for exercise, but now I'm considering competing in jiu-jitsu.
Elena GibsonGoogle review
Awesome gym with an amazing training atmosphere. 10/10 recommend. Great BJJ / jiu-jitsu coaches, as well as high-level kickboxing.
Josh SmithGoogle review
Don't be fooled by this newer school's size — despite being a smaller operation, the quality of teaching at Soda City Combat Club rivals the best, largest, and longest-established schools in Columbia.
Neil DavdaGoogle review
Contact

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Address
721 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205
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5.0 from 18 Google reviews

“This is an overall amazing gym. The coaches are not only extremely friendly, but also extremely knowledgeable. If you want to compete at the highest level — or even if you just want to get a nice workout in and blow off some steam — this is the gym for you.”
— TJ Mizzell