
Ethos Combatives
About Ethos Combatives
I'm Nathan Hayes, owner of Ethos Combatives, where we're proud to offer the most diverse martial arts experience in the Upstate region of South Carolina. We're proud to be affiliated with Dan Inosanto to offer the arts of Filipino Martial Arts, Jeet Kune Do, Silat, and Wing Chun; Ajarn Chai and the WTBA to offer Muay Thai; Pedro Sauer to offer Gracie Jiu Jitsu; and Kevin Smith to offer Aikido. Adult students may participate in one or all of these programs. For children, we offer an interdisciplinary, mastery-based Self Defense program. Reach out for additional information!
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Awesome place to learn and train Muay Thai in Spartanburg, SC. Very clean academy. Kru Nathan, David and John are great instructors. Their teachings translate through their students as well. Everyone is very helpful. If you’re looking to gain confidence, be healthy, be proficient in self defense or compete, this is the place for you. I always look forward to attending the classes!
Great coaches and a great atmosphere! Everyone is very friendly and respectful no matter your experience level. Ethos is a great place to start and develop along your martial arts journey. Do not be afraid to test the waters and see if you’re a good fit with a couple of free trial classes.
Great place for adult and children, instructors are patient and knowledgeable. With many different styles of martial arts available, not only do they want individuals to grow in what they choose, safety is also focused on. Would highly recommend for anyone to check Ethos Combatives out.
We enrolled our daughters in the homeschool class and couldn't be happier! They're learning discipline, self respect and teamwork through multiple styles of martial arts from knowledgeable, kind and encouraging coaches. The family atmosphere has been wonderful to experience and we're thrilled with the opportunity to grow with the academy. The space is always sanitized, organized and welcoming. It's an extraordinary place for the entire family to join.
I've taken a couple of Muay Thai classes this past summer at Ethos Combatives. I've liked the people and the coaches and sparring after class. In a martial arts class sparring is important to me. However the sparring department needs some improvement. I feel like there's no proper etiquette forced when it comes to that. How are you supposed to know what's right and what's wrong? When I did spar with other people I match my tempo and try not to hurt anyone. But None the less It's a great enviroment!
Frequently Asked Questions
IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?
Yes! Come experience Ethos Combatives with a complimentary first class. We want you to feel confident before making any commitment.
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE TO START?
None at all. Our beginner classes are specifically designed for people who have never set foot on a mat before.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?
Athletic shorts and a t-shirt work perfectly for your first visit. After joining, most students train in a gi.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN?
Aim for 2-3 sessions per week for steady, sustainable progress. More frequency accelerates development once you have the basics.
DO YOU HAVE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN?
Yes! Ethos Combatives runs youth BJJ programs that teach kids discipline, confidence, and effective self-defense in a supportive setting.
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