About Greenville Combatives Academy
Beckham Martial Arts & Fitness offers classes for children and adults aged six and up. The program for children focuses on self-defense using Aikido techniques to protect themselves from various threats. Classes also incorporate boxing, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, functional fitness, and self-control exercises. Adults benefit from the same program plus additional protection techniques from Aikido, Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Aiki-Jujutsu. The training emphasizes discipline and values, encouraging students to strive for their best in all aspects. Parents have reported positive changes in their children's attitude, focus, and physical and mental strength since enrolling them in Beckham Martial Arts & Fitness. The school is highly recommended for those seeking positive guidance and self-defense training for their children.
Today I took a 3-hour women's self defense/self protection class at Greenville Combatives Academy with Zane. Excellent in all ways. Zane was very organized and prepared, and covered a ton of material in the class. We learned about predator behavior, proper mindset, and ways to prepare ourselves with both soft and hard skills. We practiced skills in several real-life scenarios. He kept all 4 of us in the class engaged throughout. Reasonably priced as well.
We have tried so many studios over the years. Karate, kung fu, different mixed martial arts programs. We were always hoping to find the right fit for our boys. What we were really searching for wasn’t just physical training. It was mentorship, character development, and a place where they would leave feeling empowered instead of defeated.
Mr. Forrest has been that answer for our family.
He is incredibly intentional with every lesson. He doesn’t just teach jiu-jitsu and self-defense skills. He teaches real-life application. He talks about situations kids face in everyday life, how to manage emotions, how to improve self-talk, and how to carry...read full review
I highly recommend Greenville Combatives Academy and Mr. Forrest to any parent who wants their child to learn real, practical self-defense — not just choreography and belt progression.
Before enrolling last June, my son spent almost two years at one of the larger “big box” karate studios. While it was a positive introduction to martial arts, the difference in training here has been night and day. In his first week at Greenville Combatives, he learned more applicable, real-world techniques than he had in the previous two years combined.
This academy focuses on situational awareness, confidence under pressure, and movements that actually...read full review