Checkmat Columbia

Checkmat Columbia is a martial arts school in Cayce, SC. The facility offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Kickboxing classes for kids, teens, and adults. Programs are segmented by age, including Jiu-Jitsu for children ages 4-6, 7-9, and 10-13, as well as dedicated classes for teenagers and adults. The school also provides additional family-oriented services such as birthday parties, after-school care, summer camps, and Parent's Night Out events. These offerings are designed to support working families by providing structured activities and childcare options during school breaks, snow days, and teacher in-service days.

The curriculum emphasizes character development alongside physical training. For children, the focus is on building mental and emotional skill sets to handle academic and personal challenges, while also teaching self-defense. Teenage classes provide a structured outlet for energy through gross motor skill activities. Adult programs target weight loss, muscle building, and self-defense, utilizing leverage and technique to defend against larger opponents. The Mixed Martial Arts classes incorporate moves from various martial arts styles to create well-rounded practitioners. Fitness Kickboxing is described as a high-energy workout involving bag work. The school serves the Columbia and surrounding communities, aiming to improve the health, happiness, and safety of local families.

The location sits on Knox Abbott Drive, a main road that runs through the area. It is situated about a tenth of a mile from the main stretch of Knox Abbott Drive and roughly two tenths of a mile from Charleston Highway. Other nearby roads include 12th Street and Platt Springs Road, both within a third of a mile. TLC Memorial Park is located about a third of a mile away, and the Lexington Health Cayce clinic is situated approximately four tenths of a mile from the school.

Checkmat Columbia stands as a specialized training facility in Cayce, SC, providing structured martial arts education and family support services for the local community.

Services:

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Kids Jiu Jitsu (Ages 4 – 6, Ages 7 – 9, Ages 10 – 14)
• Kickboxing
• MMA
• Summer Camp