Checkmat Columbia

Checkmat Columbia is a martial arts school in Cayce, SC, located at 1330 Knox Abbott Dr. It operates under the TNT Martial Arts & Fitness banner, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts classes for kids, teens, and adults. The school serves the Columbia and surrounding communities with programs designed to build character, self-defense skills, and physical fitness. Services include after-school care, summer camps, birthday parties, and parent's night out options for working families.

Head coach Tim brings over 30 years of martial arts experience, having earned a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do before competing in high school and college wrestling. He transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, turning professional in MMA in 2008 and competing for large international organizations like Bellator MMA until 2018. Tim won three regional MMA championships and continues to compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, winning the 2021 IBJJF No Gi World Championship at Brown Belt in the Featherweight division and earning a silver medal at the 2024 IBJJF No Gi Pan Ams Black Belt Division. He has also won numerous gold medals at IBJJF Open events. Tim teaches all ages from three to over seventy, working with everyone from beginners to professional competitors.

The curriculum covers specific age groups and skill sets. Youth programs for ages four to six teach listening skills, taking turns, and social interaction alongside physical skills. Kids Jiu-Jitsu teaches leverage and technique for defense while building mental and emotional skills for challenges like high school and college. Teen programs provide structured outlets for energy through gross motor skill activity. Adult classes focus on weight loss, muscle building, and confidence through high-energy instruction. Fitness Kickboxing is a group setting class set to popular music, consisting of punches, kicks, calisthetics, and stretching. Mixed Martial Arts instruction incorporates the most effective moves from each style to build strength and knowledge.

Checkmat Columbia holds a rating of 4.9 based on 219 reviews.

Checkmat Columbia combines championship-level coaching with accessible programs for all ages in Cayce.

The business sits on Knox Abbott Drive, just a tenth of a mile from Charleston Highway and near TLC Memorial Park.

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Services:

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