Triumph Fight Academy
About
Triumph Fight Academy offers comprehensive martial arts training across multiple disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai. The gym features a diverse team of specialized coaches for adults and children, with instructors dedicated to specific areas like kickboxing, wrestling, boxing, and judo. Members appreciate the flexible class schedule with multiple time slots available to accommodate various lifestyles, from young children to adults in their 60s. The facility provides both competitive training and self defense instruction for practitioners at all experience levels.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe Triumph Fight Academy as a top ranked MMA gym in the Carolinas with world class instructors who create a family friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise owner and head instructor Avery Richard for being phenomenal with children, patient, encouraging, and genuine, with many noting he brings out the best in students without pressure or yelling. Parents report their children have flourished, gaining confidence, learning to advocate for themselves, and developing skills that extend beyond martial arts into other areas of life. Several members who have trained at gyms across the country call this one of the best they have experienced, highlighting the balanced environment that produces both competitive teams and personal growth.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Margaret Craker
4 months ago
Since our son has joined, he has flourished! Avery is a phenomenal coach and truly great with the kids. He pulls the best out of them without pressuring them/ yelling/ making them feel bad that I often see from other coaches at competitions. We’ve been very blessed with having found this group when we did, they helped our shy boy who shot up a foot over night feel confident and comfortable with moving his body and generally come out of his shell.
Osinor Kakhu
4 months ago
Top ranked MMA gym in the Carolinas! World class instructors, a full range of opportunities for anyone, at any level in their fight/self defense journey, and an extended family with positive values. Super blessed to be a part of TFA!
Ana Cozewith
4 months ago
My son absolutely loves training here! Coach Avery is great — patient, encouraging, and truly passionate about teaching Jiu Jitsu. The environment is so family-friendly and welcoming. We’re really grateful to have found this place! Highly recommend.
Jared Gahm
10 months ago
I have been to several gyms all around the US and this is absolutely amazing and one of the best gyms I have ever had the pleasure of training at. The owner and coach Avery is an absolutely amazing and genuine good person. The atmosphere of the gym is friendly and welcoming while also producing top notch competition Team. If your in the area the gyms has so many times available for classes to fit your schedule. They have classes for kids at a young age and there was even people in their 60s training. Best gym I have been to in a long time and I will absolutely be back to visit.
Robson Bouquet
4 months ago
Triumph Fight Academy is an outstanding martial arts gym. My children first attended their summer camps for a couple years and later became members this year. Since joining, they have benefited tremendously, I’ve seen their confidence grow, and they’ve learned to advocate for themselves not only in martial arts but also in other sports. TFA has taught them far more than physical skills; they’ve learned to be confident, humble, and calm in situations where other kids might panic. We are truly grateful for TFA and all of the incredible coaches who invest in our children!
Contact
9499 Old Bailes Rd Suite 111, Indian Land, SC 29707, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:15 – 7:15 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:15 – 7:15 AM, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:15 – 7:15 AM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:15 – 7:15 AM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Dave Sniegocki
Adult Kickboxing Coach
Matt Viktora
Asst. Kids Coach
Ashley Richard
Business Manager & Owner
Jimmy Locklear
After School & Summer Camp Director | Adult & Kids Coach
Brittney Spencer
Womens Jiu Jitsu Coach
John Lopez
Adult Jiu Jitsu Coach
Clark Ostendorf
Kids Wrestling Coach
Long Nguyen
Adult Jiu Jitsu Coach
Avery Richard
Owner & Head Instructor
Over 15 years martial arts experience
Leads the team with over 15 years of martial arts experience. Implemented the gym's philosophy: work hard, build each other up, and keep showing up.
David Ciuclea
Adult MMA Coach
Alex Phillips
Asst. Kids Coach
Jared Robinson
Adult Boxing Coach
Chris Ciuclea
Adult Jiu Jitsu Coach
Justin Madore
Kids Judo Sensai
Chris Delauro
Kids Jiu Jitsu Coach
Lily Griffin
After School Teacher | Asst. Kids Coach
Daniel Jonas
Adult MMA Coach
Mack Gray
Adult & Kids Kickboxing Coach
David Betancourt
Adult Jiu Jitsu Coach
Renard Carn
Adult Kickboxing | Muay Thai Coach