Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in South Carolina
22 of the 437 martial arts schools we track in South Carolina have family martial arts programs. This directory lists martial arts academies offering programs designed for parents and children to train together or at the same time. Schools in this section feature mixed-age classes or concurrent room schedules across disciplines such as Taekwondo, Karate, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Before enrolling, verify whether classes combine all ages on one mat or separate adults and kids into adjacent rooms during shared time slots. Full listings for every city are on the South Carolina page.
Summerville 4
Charleston Family Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
117 N Creek Dr, Summerville, SC 29486-5449
Gabel Martial Arts Summerville Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
372 E 5th North St, Summerville, SC 29483-6826
Summerville Family Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
620 Boone Hill Rd, Summerville, SC 29483-2817
Titan Jiujitsu LLC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
890 Bacons Bridge Rd, Summerville, SC 29485-4190
🕒 5:00-5:50 PM
Greenville 3
Carolina Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
104 Mauldin Rd Ste B, Greenville, SC 29605
Carolina Karate & Fitness Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2015 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2914
Shorindokai Karate Family Martial Arts Center Karate / taekwondo
5000 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617-8208
Lexington 2
Genova Family Karate of Lexington Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
169 US-378, Lexington, SC 29072
Vitali Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
108 Scarborough Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
Mt Pleasant 2
Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1031 Highway 41, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-9320
WeLead Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
350 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-2931
Charleston 1
Gracie Jiujitsu Charleston Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4604
Columbia 1
Capital Karate Karate / taekwondo
2728 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205-3410
Easley 1
Hobbs Family Karate BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
626 Dacusville Hwy, Easley, SC 29640-1562
Elgin 1
Genova Family Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
130 Pontiac Business Center Dr, Elgin, SC 29045
Hanahan 1
Japan Karate Institute of Hanahan Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1177 Williams Ln, Hanahan, SC 29410-8407
Lake View 1
Foundations Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
103 W 1st Ave, Lake View, SC 29563-3109
🕒 WEDNESDAY 3:00
Moncks Corner 1
Japan Karate Institute Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
102 Rembert C Dennis Blvd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-3957
North Augusta 1
North Augusta Martial Arts Free trial class
505 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841-2514
🕒 Mon 5:30pm-8:30pm, Wed 5:30pm-8:30pm, Tue 4:30pm-8:30pm, Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm
Rock Hill 1
Master Marq's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
900 Annafrel St, Rock Hill, SC 29730-4708
Spartanburg 1
Ethos Combatives Free trial class
2306 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Tega Cay 1
UpLevel Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1182 Stonecrest Blvd, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Also in South Carolina
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools110
- Kids Martial Arts Classes151
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools195
- MMA Gyms58
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training17
Good to know about family martial arts classes and academies
Can parents and children train in the exact same class?
Yes, schools with designated family classes allow parents and children (typically ages 5 and up) to practice on the mat together. Instructors tailor drills so adults focus on technique and conditioning while children work on fundamentals and discipline. Alternatively, some facilities offer concurrent scheduling where adult and youth classes run simultaneously in separate rooms.
How much does a family martial arts membership cost?
Monthly tuition for a family of three generally ranges from $250 to $450 depending on the region and discipline. Individual student rates average $120 to $180 per month, with second and third family members receiving 15% to 30% discounts. Initial startup costs include mandatory uniforms (gis) costing $45 to $80 per person and one-time registration fees of $30 to $75.
Are belt testing fees charged individually for family members?
Testing fees are charged per student and typically cost $35 to $75 per color belt examination, which occurs every 2 to 4 months. Advanced testing, such as Black Belt evaluations, ranges from $200 to $500 per person. While families often participate in promotion ceremonies together, each member must pass individual curriculum requirements.
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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.