Martial Arts Schools in Charleston, SC
23 schools in and around Charleston, South Carolina — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.
Charleston has about 157,665 residents, which works out to 15 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
9Round Fitness Muay thai / kickboxing
1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Aikido Center Of Charleston Karate / taekwondo
1638 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
American Top Team Lowcountry Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1850 Wallace School Rd Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407
🕒 Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
🥋 BJJ
Charleston Krav Maga & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
1250 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5283
🥋 BJJ
Charleston Self Defense
2467 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29414-5310
Charleston Shotokan Karate Club Karate / taekwondo
1620 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4968
🥋 Karate
Daniel Island Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
126 Seven Farms Drive Suite 270, Charleston, SC 29492
Folly Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1622 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-4012
🕒 Mon-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm, Sun 2pm-4pm
🥋 BJJ, Judo
Gracie Barra West Ashley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense BJJ / grappling
874 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-4857
Gracie Jiujitsu Charleston Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4604
🥋 BJJ, Wrestling
Holy City Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
327 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-2548
🥋 BJJ
Island Aikido Karate / taekwondo
295 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29492-8001
🥋 Aikido
James Island Masters Studios
1238-F Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-9255
Japan Karate Institute James Island Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
915 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-3907
🥋 Karate
Japan Karate Institute West Ashley Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1954 Ashley River Rd Ste B, Charleston, SC 29407
🥋 Karate
National Karate MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1119 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5941
🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA, Karate
Osupure Karate Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
295 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29492-8001
🕒 Thursday, July 23rd 7-9pm
🥋 Karate
TITLE Boxing Club Charleston West Ashley Muay thai / kickboxing
1975 Magwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
Wadokai Aikido Karate / taekwondo
1856 Belgrade Ave, Charleston, SC 29407
🥋 Aikido
South Carolina statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in South Carolina110
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in South Carolina151
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in South Carolina195
- MMA Gyms in South Carolina58
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in South Carolina22
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in South Carolina17
Nearby in South Carolina
- Myrtle Beach22
- Lexington21
- North Charleston16
- Mount Pleasant4
- Mt Pleasant17
- Goose Creek7
- Summerville22
- Moncks Corner3
- Greenville31
- Columbia29
Good to know about martial arts schools in Charleston
How many martial arts schools are there in Charleston?
We list 23 martial arts schools in Charleston with addresses, and 23 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Charleston?
Call ahead — 23 of the 23 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 23 martial arts facilities in Charleston, South Carolina, with 23 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.