Karate After School

6.2 mi

We recently moved to South Carolina, and I couldn't find any Kyokushin Karate Dojos in the state. I…read morehave been training Kyokushin for over 30 years, and I wanted to stick to my roots. I found the Senshi Karate Dojo over the internet, and after little research I realized that it is actually as close to kyokushin as it gets. I met Sensei Ross last Friday, and started classes this Monday. Sensei Ross Conklin is very knowledgeable in many styles of karate. He has experience in Shotokan, Isshinryu, Kyokushin, and Gojuryu. That is a well rounded teacher that will give you a well rounded teaching. I have trained Kyokushin in Bulgaria originally since the age of 10. In Bulgaria I trained with some of the top fighters including the Kyokushin World Champion Shihan Emil Kostov, then I trained in the Kyokushinkaykan dojo in Manhattan under Shihan Gorai, then under Shihan Kenji Fujiwara in Connecticut, and over the years I have trained with people ranging from almost any country in Europe, Russia, USA, Japan, South Africa, and I can honestly say that Senshi Karate Dojo is providing a traditional well rounded Karate training as should be expected.

Our family has been with Senshi Dojo for 3 1/2 years. All three of our children are students and…read morethey love it. The positive atmosphere is second to none. The students here understand support and sportsmanship and aren't just learning karate moves. They are being truly educated in their martial art. We wouldn't want to bring our children anywhere else, and we are privileged to be a part of this thriving local business.

Upstate Karate

4.3

(15 reviews)

12.5 mi

Awesome Dojo. great instructors. Work so well with young people. It is able to teach respect while…read moremaking it so much fun.

Came for the Yokkao seminar, absolutely great experience and a really nice group of people making…read moreup the team. 10/10, would definitely visit again.

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Palmetto Martial Arts School

4.0

(4 reviews)

5.1 mi

My child had an amazing experience at Palmettos Martial Arts. He took Tae Kwon Do for three years…read morewith them. Even though he wasn't the most coordinated when he started they helped him reach each belt and he developed a ton during his time with them, eventually earning a black belt. I highly recommend!

Master Roberson and his group are dedicated to teaching these kids not only martial arts but also…read morerespect for themselves and others. They work wonderfully with each and every age group.

Kids love our Friday night sparring classes!

Side kick!

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Parker and his class at Palmetto Martial Arts School the best Instructors!!

Shorindokai Karate

9.2 mi

My son has been taking Karate at Shorindokai Karate for over 1 year now. Not Only has his Sensei…read moreJosh taught him discipline but my 5 year old looks up to him. My son looks forward to every class and i can't lie, i enjoy watching The Sensei teach. I look forward to many more years of him teaching my son Karate, plus his prices are fair so it's a win win.

From the owner: We are the premier self-defensive martial arts school in the Upstate of South Carolina, serving…read moreGreenville, Anderson, and Pickens Counties. What We Teach We teach 3 Martial arts, Shorindokai Karate, Kodokan Judo, & TFC Jujitsu. Shorindokai Karate is a true mixed martial art that combines throws, joint locks, take downs, kicks, and hand techniques into an eclectic fighting system. The style was developed specifically for real life self-defense, and utilizes modified techniques primarily from the styles of Judo, Jujitsu, Tae Kwon Do, and Shorin-ryu Karate.

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Scota Karate Academy

12.6 mi

Mr. and Mrs. Scota are amazing. This is a family operated business, and their love for the students…read moreshows. My 5 year old yellow belt has grown so much since being a part of their program. They teach far more than just karate. They always correct with kindness and assure the kids that they are capable of anything. Since the covid crisis, they have been offering multiple weekly online classes, both group and private settings. Really, the flexibility of the staff is amazing. We are finally back to having in-person instruction, and we are so excited! They are very clean and organized and have gone above and beyond to keep everyone healthy, safe, and well taken care of. I can't say enough about this establishment. Just amazing people to be around.

Scota karate academy has been a huge part of my families life. Myself my wife and both of my…read morechildren train here. Master Scota , Mrs Scota and all of the Scota team are amazing instructors. They are patient and really care about their students . There is a strong family vibe amongst all the students/families, and they are learning not just karate/self defense but strong life skills that will carry with them . Do yourself a favor , go check em out .

Championship Team 2023

Tigers are awesome!

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Beckham Martial Arts & Fitness

7.3 mi

An outstanding school. Although some may see the instructor as gruff, I've never seen an instructor…read morewho cared as much for his students, in class and out. Fair pricing, and class time options

Taking our Daughter to Mr. Beckham's was one of the best things we ever did for her. As a young…read moregirl, we were looking for something that would build her confidence and at the same time allow her to defend herself should the need ever arise. We heard about several places and even talked to a few children who were "black belts." Very soon we found out that some of these Karate-Type babysitting services might be fun, but were not the REAL DEAL! Children at age 8 and 9 walking around thinking that they were Black Belts could not even get out of a simple arm-bar. Mr. Beckham will actually TEACH your child how to defend themselves. His classes are organized and he sets the bar high! Somehow Mr. Beckham is able to encourage your child step-by-step AND maintain discipline. (Not an easy task with a group of children.) His staff was always engaging and motivating. Our daughter grew in confidence, strength and courage. She started at age 6. She LOVED everyday of her experience with Mr. Beckham and the path that he set her on has enabled her to grow into the fine, strong woman she is today! If you are looking for the BEST Martial Art Company for your children, or yourself, look no further! Mr. Beckham is the BEST! BY: CHRISTINE POWER

Master Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do

4.6

(10 reviews)

11.8 mi

We enjoyed a birthday party for our kids at Master Kim's. It was amazing. Moms and Dads, do…read moreyourself a favor and have a birthday party here! But be aware that your kids will LOVE IT and want to be a part of the family here. That's the atmosphere - you can tell everyone loves being there and holds strong values for their students. The young teens that ran the party are amazing teachers and worked so well with the kids. I cannot say enough good things! Thank you so much!!

My daughter has been attending Master Kim's tae kwon do since February. It has been eight months…read moreand we have been nothing but pleased. From day one they have been disciplined, exciting, clear, constructive, and intentional with every child. The entire facility is ran well, clean and consistent. Our Family had just moved to Greenville from Georgia and was very excited to find a taekwondo facility as great as Master Kim's. All of their teenage help is also incredible. Those are some special kids.

Demi Team at a Birthday Party

Black Belt Testing Board of judges: August 2018

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KICK Martial Arts

12.0 mi

Great place to do martial arts. Sensei dosher is an awesome individual and really loves doing this…read more My son absolutely loves it here

Traditional Japanese martial art known as Goju- Ryu. Practical self defense using a blend of hard…read moreand soft movements to subdue an attacker. This school stresses the 3 basics of karate , which are kata, kihon, and kumite. Traditional Okinawan weapons are taught , as well as Japanese sword , which is a separate class during the week. Sensei Dosher operates a very disciplined dojo and is very knowledgeable in the arts. He also has a staff of very dedicated black belts who are very talented.

KICK MARTIAL ARTS, this is an awesome place for fun, fittness and discipline

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Clemson Martial Arts

19.9 mi

This is a traditional Korean martial arts school. The owners are great to work with, and the staff…read moreis well trained and great with kids. We've been coming to them for years and plan to have a nice long relationship with them.

From the owner: Fun, fitness, self-defense!…read more New Teen and Adult Classes! Classes for all ages ( 4 and up) plus ninja classes starting at age 2. “ best martial arts school in the area!” Adults and kids are welcome - no experience needed! Age specific classes are taught by fun, positive and exciting black belts! Come in today to try a free orientation. 864-653-0570.

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Discovery Island

4.3

(4 reviews)

11.2 mi

Great spot for water fun! Parking lot is huge. It took a bit to check in but it wasn't bad. Lots of…read morethings to do to entertain the kids! The lazy river was wonderful and the large splash pad area for the kids was a hit!

Such a fun place! Lots to do for big and little kids. Two slides, one you use a raft to go down,…read moreand even a wave rider for the older kids. Very large pool deck area and lots of chairs, but not a lot of shade. I was impressed with the number of employees and life guards. It was around $14 to get in for any age. Life vests and puddle jumpers available to use. There is a snack bar with a limited selection, and we brought in our own water bottles.

Fun slides even for little ones

Ice cream bars!

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Inside the water park.

Otter Creek Waterpark

4.0

(20 reviews)

14.1 mi

Usually go take grandkids to Ship Wreck Cove but a friend suggested Itter Creek.. had never been…read morethere but the grandkids loved it and we plan on returning!!!

This review is slightly biased. Our church family rented out the waterpark after general public…read morehours had ended. It was wonderful having the whole place to our group since there were maybe 40 people alogether and apparently up to 600 people are maximum capacity. We had plenty of turns on the slides, time in the pool, and the concession window was operating as well. Yummy ice cream. There were a lot of lifeguards around to ensure safety; probably more than we needed. The kiddos had a blast. Who knew you could rent a waterpark? I hope we get to do this again! Happy yelping!

4 slides including red slide for all ages, tube slide (blue), sit and go slide (green), and white drop slide

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Riley Moore Falls

(4 reviews)

39.2 mi

This is the best waterfall we got to visit in SC this far. After we left Reedy Branch Falls we…read moredrove here. Well, as close as we could get. I didn't realize that we couldn't drive all the way to the trailhead so we had a long hike in store due to me having to carry my toddler most of the time. I should have re-read the previous reviews before coming. My friend did help me carry her as well and for that I was very thankful. So definitely don't recommend this hike with a little one unless strapped in a carrier. Also, I don't recommend it for the elderly either. It's definitely a wilderness hike deal with roots and elevation change. In fact, it's mostly downhill on the way to the falls, but on the way back it's pretty much all uphill, which was not fun with aforementioned young child. It's about a half mile to the actual trailhead and then another 0.7 mile to the falls. That's about 2.4 miles round trip. The reason of course that my boys absolutely became enamored with this place is the large swimming hole. It is wonderful and has plenty of space. The waterfall itself is beautiful and although it's not as tall as others, its width is quite impressive. I was trying to get as close as I could and even noticed a hidden part of the falls inside of the rock structure. That was so cool!! The sand at the base and shore give it a beachy vibe. We definitely packed it in and out making sure not to leave anything behind as to preserve the area as best as possible. Needless to say we were wiped by the time we made it back to our vehicles, but we're still glad we decided to venture here. Coming back with my hubby and boys in the very near future. Happy yelping!

I just wanted to update my 3/15/20 review below to add I've now done this hike several times, but…read moreTHIS time I had the chance to hike it with a friend who is directly related to the namesake of the waterfall... Riley Moore. Sandie is a church friend of mine and Riley Moore was her Great Great Uncle (I believe that's right). He once upon a time operated a grist mill here at the top of the falls. She's been trying to get here to see the waterfall, but couldn't find it and wanted to join us (along with her family) since I knew the way. Upon further research I discovered there are actually still remnants of the mill including visible drill holes, spikes and bolts. Thought that was pretty cool info to share! [ [ [ PREVIOUS REVIEW ] ] ] Riley Moore Falls is small in height but HUGE in personality. It's located off State Road S37-748, which is a nicely maintained gravel road where cars and trucks alike can comfortably traverse. ~~~ DIRECTIONS From Westminster, SC - DO NOT turn onto Cobb Bridge Road from Long Creek Hwy (Hwy 76) where you will see the brown & white sign pointing you in the direction of Riley Moore Falls. Our GPS had us go this way, then left onto State Road S37-748, but the road was CLOSED during our visit! INSTEAD, turn onto PU-32 also known as Rocky Fork Road. Turn left onto a gravel road near Rocky Fork Baptist Church and follow that until it dead ends @ State Road S37-748 (also known as Spy Rock Road). Turn right and drive approx. 1.4 miles (4 minutes) to 748c (aka Riley Moore Shoals Road). Park at the intersection of State Road S37-748 and 748c. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE 748c in a car or minivan. Low clearance vehicles will find the terrain on this road to be VERY difficult to navigate without bottoming out or getting stuck. I'd also recommend 4x4 capability on wet days! There can be several deep-pocketed muddy areas after heavy rains. ~~~ THE TRAIL Once you reach the intersection of Spy Rock Rd (S37-748) and 748c, park roadside on Spy Rock, secure your vehicle and begin your hike approx. 1/2 mile down the "primitive road." IF you have a high ground clearance SUV or truck, you can drive the primitive road another half mile or so to a second parking area near the trailhead. The primitive road is VERY BUMPY and can be muddy in spots after heavy rains, so a 4x4 is best. After reaching the second parking area, follow the marked trail on the left!!! The trail is a little over a 1/2 mile to the falls from here. The trail is fairly straightforward and easy to follow. ~~~ THE FALLS Once you reach the Chauga River, you will notice a large sandy area with plenty of room for an entire horde of hikers!!! Riley Moore Falls is not very tall (only about 12 feet), but it is very wide and has a deep base pool. PRO TIP - Bring swimwear, towels and a picnic, but be sure to pack it in and pack it out. ~~~ THINGS TO KNOW Hiking Distance: 2 miles (round trip to falls from S37-748) Difficulty of hiking 748c: All downhill to trailhead (moderate return) Difficulty of hiking trail to falls: EASY Creek Crossings: NO Elevation Gain: 357 feet Waterfall Height: Approx 12 feet Access to top of falls: NO - not without getting wet Access to base of falls: YES Pool of water @ base of Falls: YES Sitting areas @ base: YES + sandy beach RESTROOMS: NO PARKING: YES (along road) + secondary parking area closer to trailhead for trucks and high ground clearance vehicles with room for about 6 cars. ~~~ [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] A lovely waterfall in any season, but also a great spot for a summer swim. While we had the waterfall practically to ourselves during our Mid-March expedition, be advised other trail website reviews say it gets trashy & crowded in summer months. What a shame if that is true because it truly is a treasure. ENJOY! 2022 / 74 #UPDATE 178

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Paris Mountain State Park

4.4

(90 reviews)

11.8 mi

It's beautiful, and in my back yard! I love this place. Do…read moreyourself a favor and get a SC state park pass. It's $6 per person, but if you have a park pass the whole car gets in for free. Park passes are $100. Only $50 for seniors.

Beautiful park! Plenty of well marked trails, lush green forest and numerous parking lots. Kind…read morehikers, walkers and runners on the trail + plenty to explore. My only issue is WHY are there so much paid staff to issue parking tickets in a state park?!?!? They seemed to be a bit too eager on a beautiful Saturday morning to issue whatever was on those adhesive stickers . Otherwise, well worth the drive!

Looking from site 25 to site 26

Me just pretending to be lost so I could secretly take time to rest

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Clearsprings Fishing Lake

4.3

12.9 mi

Great time every time we go there. Clean bathrooms, beautiful scenery. Quiet and the people running…read moreit are very nice.

Took my two children there and they had a good time fishing. Definitely needs some upkeep and…read moreupdates on the property. Owner was very nice.

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The Strike Zone

15.0 mi

This place is a fabulous training facility. We actually had experience at three different…read morefacilities in the same time frame 9-12 years ago when our son played. I won't go into details, but "short story"... Strike Zone was far superior in every aspect, and the others were a complete waste of time. (Both of the others are out of business now, so, clearly, we weren't the only ones disappointed!). Both trainers working with him here (Shane and Jeff) were completely focused on the child during the lesson, and actually got results. So, when our daughter wanted training, we knew just where to go. She has done amazingly well working with Sarah on hitting and with Jeff on catching. She moves differently, reacts differently, and uses her muscles differently. She went from awkward looking to athletic in her batting and behind-the-plate action. That would not have happened without the patient teaching of Strike Zone instructors. Most adults would get annoyed after giving the same instruction corrections over multiple sessions, but these folks just find another way to express it (because every kid interprets differently) until it sinks in! Addendum... I thought I submitted this a year ago and, apparently, failed to hit "post". One year later... the only change would be that I failed to comment on how fabulous the front desk staff has been over all these years (exceptionally nice - every single person !!!). We have been away for several months (just practicing independently), but plan to get her back in the rotation again soon because these trainers are amazing!

My brother in law and father in law took me to the batting cages for the first time in years…read more Luckily this review isn't about my batting skills. It would be one star. The Strike Zone is a cool little place in Greer. They have tunnels for rent to get reactive pitching and hitting and of course the batting cages. You can select from slow, medium, and fast pitch. The speed ranges from 40-80 mph. You buy tokens for one dollar a piece. One token = 15 pitches. You can also get 6 tokens for $5. Surprisingly 15 pitches last longer than you would think. They also have softball pitching options to brush up your office team skills. If your not into it but you are stuck waiting for your child to finish up, don't worry... They have big comfy leather couches and a tv in the lounge area to keep you entertained while you wait. All in all a very fun place especially for a rainy day. I would definitely recommend.

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