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Karate Classes for Children and Adults in South Carolina

29 of the 437 martial arts schools we track in South Carolina have karate classes offered. Full listings for every city are on the South Carolina page.

29schools
22cities
437schools statewide

This section lists martial arts dojos offering structured karate training programs for preschoolers, youth, and adults. Schools featured here teach traditional styles such as Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, or Wado-Ryu, focusing on kata, sparring, and self-defense drills. Monthly tuition typically ranges from $100 to $220, with options for trial classes before enrolling.

Columbia 3

  1. Black Flag Training Group

    2901 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204-1437

    Call Website All Columbia

  2. Capital Karate

    2728 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205-3410

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Columbia

  3. Zen Shotokai Karate at WF

    1055 Market Rd, Columbia, SC 29201

    Monday & Wednesday: 6:30 pm

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Columbia

Charleston 2

  1. Charleston Shotokan Karate Club

    1620 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4968

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Charleston

  2. Osupure Karate

    295 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29492-8001

    Thursday, July 23rd 7-9pm

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Charleston

North Augusta 2

  1. Christa's TUFF Kickboxing

    507 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841-2514

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All North Augusta

  2. Frank Beall's US TAI Karate

    507-A Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All North Augusta

Summerville 2

  1. Charleston Family Martial Arts

    117 N Creek Dr, Summerville, SC 29486-5449

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Summerville

  2. Dragon Karate School of Martial Arts

    130 Hemphill Ct, Summerville, SC 29485

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Summerville

Sumter 2

  1. Academy of Martial Arts

    504C Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sumter

  2. Martial Arts Center of Education

    155 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150-1965

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sumter

Williamston 2

  1. Chad Allen's Fight Club

    517 W Main St, Williamston, SC 29697-1412

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Williamston

  2. Tiger Paw Martial Arts Academy

    13-7 SC-20, Williamston, SC 29697

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Williamston

Easley 1

  1. Hobbs Family Karate

    626 Dacusville Hwy, Easley, SC 29640-1562

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Easley

Elgin 1

  1. Genova Family Karate

    130 Pontiac Business Center Dr, Elgin, SC 29045

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Elgin

Goose Creek 1

  1. Heiwado Karate Center

    519A N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445

    Thu 6pm-7pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Goose Creek

Greenville 1

  1. The Battlefield

    8 Progress Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5703

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call All Greenville

Hanahan 1

  1. Japan Karate Institute of Hanahan

    1177 Williams Ln, Hanahan, SC 29410-8407

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Moncks Corner 1

  1. Japan Karate Institute

    102 Rembert C Dennis Blvd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-3957

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Moncks Corner

Mt Pleasant 1

  1. Mount Pleasant Karate

    1905 Highway 41, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-9309

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mt Pleasant

Murrells Inlet 1

  1. Karate World SSB

    614 Atlantic Ave, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-8295

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Murrells Inlet

Myrtle Beach 1

  1. Renegade Martial Arts

    9625 Scipio Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7568

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Website All Myrtle Beach

North Charleston 1

  1. Japan Karate Institute

    8530 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420-7326

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All North Charleston

Pendleton 1

  1. Crescent Moon Dojo

    339 Cherry St, Pendleton, SC 29670-1701

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Website All Pendleton

Simpsonville 1

  1. Martial School Combative Concepts

    2308 W Georgia Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Simpsonville

Spartanburg 1

  1. Kickin' Kids After School and Summer Camp

    213 N Lanford Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301-2843

    Thursday 2:30

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Spartanburg

Taylors 1

  1. Hurricane Martial Arts Center

    3326 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687-2902

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Taylors

Travelers Rest 1

  1. Joe Lanier's Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo

    1901 SC-414, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Website All Travelers Rest

Union 1

  1. Union Karate Center LLC

    441 N Duncan Byp, Union, SC 29379-8607

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Union
Check uniform policies: Most dojos require a traditional white gi with school-specific patches, which is rarely included in monthly tuition fees.

Also in South Carolina

Good to know

How much do karate classes typically cost per month?

Monthly tuition averages between $100 and $220 for 2 to 3 sessions per week. Expect additional expenses including uniform purchases ($40 to $80) and belt promotion test fees ($30 to $75 per rank exam).

At what age can children start taking karate classes?

Most martial arts schools accept children starting at age 4 or 5 in dedicated preschool programs. These introductory classes focus on core motor skills, discipline, and basic balance rather than contact sparring.

How long does it take to earn a black belt in karate?

Earning a 1st degree black belt (Shodan) typically requires 3 to 5 years of regular training attending 2 to 3 classes weekly. Progress depends on passing formal rank evaluations (kyu testing) held every 3 to 6 months.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in South Carolina can browse 29 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in South Carolina should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 29 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.