03/16/2026
We Are Open!!!
Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center
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We are dedicated to helping others develop confidence through self defense skills. Safety is always our greatest concern.
Welcome to Ray Thompson's Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center, serving the Upstate since 1983 and home of Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson. Currently the United Martial Arts Association ranks us in the top 10 Martial Arts schools in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Great Britain. Our modern teaching techniques focus on the nature and structure of conflicts, and how we can resolve them p
03/16/2026
02/16/2026
We are open!
02/02/2026
See you all tomorrow! ☃️
01/28/2026
Little Dragons WILL have class at 5:40pm on Fri. January 30th
ALL Saturday classes and Belt promotions are CANCELED.
Please spread the word & thank you for your understanding.
01/26/2026
Announcement regarding tomorrows schedule! Be safe, see you soon!
01/25/2026
🚨Weather Update🚨
We will update you tomorrow what our plan will be for Tuesday! Thank you for your understanding and as always, stay safe!
01/19/2026
We are open Today!
01/01/2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊🎆 🎉🥳
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful families!! 🎄🎁
11/24/2025
A reminder for all of our karate families!!! ❤️
(After School will run on normal schedule)
Monday Schedule:
All Jr. White, Yellow, & Orange - 4pm
All Jr. Blue - Adv. Green - 5pm
All Lil Dragons (White & Camo Belts) - 5:40pm
All Jr Purple - Jr. Black Belts - 6:15pm
All Kids BJJ & Kids Kickboxing - 6:15pm
All Teens - 7:15pm
All Adults - 12pm & 7:15pm
All MMA - 8pm
Tuesday Schedule:
All Jr. White, Yellow, & Orange - 6:15pm
All Jr. Blue - Adv. Green - 7:15pm
All Lil Dragons (White & Camo Belts) - 5:40pm
All Jr Purple - Jr. Black Belts - 5pm
All Kids BJJ 6:15pm Kids Kickboxing - 4pm
All Teens - 7:15pm
All Adults - 12pm & 7:15pm
All MMA - 8pm
10/31/2025
Awesome showing for our costume day here at Upstate Karate. We loved seeing everyone dress and have fun! We hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween 🎃
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122 Blakely Road
Simpsonville, SC
29681
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 8pm |
| Friday | 11am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 12pm |