LIFEFORCE Karate & Self-Defense 806-A Universal Drive, Columbia, SC 29209

"My husband asked the guy over this place if he worked with autistic children. He told my husband yes but he don’t know why parents enroll them. This was horrible to hear because I really heard good things about this place but I never would want my child to work with someone that don’t believe in the students he’s teaching ... regardless of being autistic or not. Update : we have since spoken with the guy over the place and we have sorted things out . I feel much better since talking ."

"My son, my daughter and I love training at LifeForce. It's always super clean, we feel safe and the staff is great. All instructors are knowledgeable and patient, but will push you when you need. Mr. Purvis is the absolute best. He really gets us pumped up and genuinely cares about his students. They are all helping to build great character in my son and he loves it! My daughter just started but they are already reinforcing the values I'm trying to instill in her! Our training builds our confidence, pushes us out of our comfort zones and keeps us active. I highly recommend LifeForce to anyone interested in learning karate and self-defense. Masks are required for now and they also offer online classes."

"LIFEFORCE is an absolute gold mine! My son just received his black belt after nearly 4 yrs of martial arts instructions under Mr. Purvis and staff. My son love every bit of it and learned so much, not just marital arts, but also character building as well. Mr. Purvis has a passion for martial arts, and is wonderful with instructing the youth. The whole experience is food for the soul. As a parent I recommend this studio. Even my son feels there is not another karate studio that will take the place of LIFEFORE studio."

"Lifeforce Karate is the absolute best! From my first conversation with Sensai Purvis regarding my interest in martial arts, until this very day, my experiences have been exceptionally pleasant. Classes are challenging but so inspiring and motivational. I enjoy Sensai Purvis’ instruction so much that my 9 year old son is now enrolled and is progressing and loving it! He and I are learning martial arts together and encourage other father/ son combos to do the same! Stop bye and give your body the training it deserves!!"