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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in South Carolina

195 of the 437 martial arts schools we track in South Carolina have traditional styles. A basic map listing can't tell you whether a "martial arts" result teaches lineage-based traditional forms like karate, taekwondo, or kung fu, or runs a modern fitness-kickboxing class under the same label. Every school on this page has its traditional style confirmed from its own website or class listings, not inferred from the business name. Full listings for every city are on the South Carolina page.

Columbia 14

Bueno's World Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo

201 Columbia Mall Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223-7536

All Columbia martial arts schools

Capital Karate Karate / taekwondo

2728 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205-3410

+18032127111 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Columbia Aikido - Aikikai Karate / taekwondo

106 Hillpine Rd, Columbia, SC 29212-2408

+18033199848 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

KDA Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

1801 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 605-3296 All Columbia martial arts schools

Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

226 Jamaica St, Columbia, SC 29223

+18033611389 All Columbia martial arts schools

LibertyX Bitcoin ATM Karate / taekwondo

2708 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205

8005118940 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Lycan Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1916 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201-3544

+18036361936 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

M C Kim's Tae Kwon DO USA Karate / taekwondo

4114 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-8549

+18037880053 All Columbia martial arts schools

Seidokan Aikido of South Carolina Karate / taekwondoMMA

6500 Olde Knight Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209

+18037964807 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9557 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-4305

+18038659603 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Unity Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

1674 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-8699

+18037670624 All Columbia martial arts schools

Wing Chun Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1801 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3578

+18032385083 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Yim's Tiger Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondoMMA

2400 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206-2313

+18034197172 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Zen Shotokai Karate at WF Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1055 Market Rd, Columbia, SC 29201

🕒 Monday & Wednesday: 6:30 pm

+18033157675 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Greenville 14

ATA Karate Woodruff Karate / taekwondo

1791 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5964

+18646272811 All Greenville martial arts schools

Alexander Family Karate Karate / taekwondo

2310 E North St Ste F, Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 235-1100 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Greenville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

117 Haywood Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-3229

+18642633812 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

Berdans Tae Kwon Do and Karate Karate / taekwondo

3795 E North St, Greenville, SC 29615-2389

+18642705696 All Greenville martial arts schools

Black Belt Attitude School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3935 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615-6624

+18646031551 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

Carolina Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

104 Mauldin Rd Ste B, Greenville, SC 29605

(864) 277-2008 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

Carolina Karate & Fitness Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2015 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2914

+18643137646 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

Greenville Martial Art Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

425 Feaster Rd, Greenville, SC 29615-6133

+18648811397 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

Master Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do and Family Martial Arts Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1258 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5754

+18642890201 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

Raja Academy of Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1200 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5730

+18649060146 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

Sam Chapman's American Karate Karate / taekwondo

2421 New Easley Hwy, Greenville, SC 29611

+18643518484 All Greenville martial arts schools

Shorindokai Karate Family Martial Arts Center Karate / taekwondo

5000 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617-8208

+18645164718 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

South Carolina Ki Aikido Karate / taekwondo

1014 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607

+19198641556 Website All Greenville martial arts schools

The Battlefield Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

8 Progress Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5703

+18645518519 All Greenville martial arts schools

Lexington 11

Academy of Shotokan Karate Karate / taekwondo

821 E Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-4004

+18038085787 All Lexington martial arts schools

Black Tiger Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

728 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2545

+18035530351 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Carter's Academy of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1216 North Main, Lexington, SC 29072

(803) 546-6079 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Genova Family Karate of Lexington Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

169 US-378, Lexington, SC 29072

+18033582500 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1216 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2453

+18035466079 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

101-G Summer Duck Tr, Lexington, SC 29072

+18036065672 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Midlands School of Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

821 E Main St, Lexington, SC 29072

+19103821943 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Nihon Goshin Aikido Yudansha-Kai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1216 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2453

+18035466079 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Southern Dragon Hapkido Karate / taekwondo

1925 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29073

+18035564452 All Lexington martial arts schools

U.S. Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

1332 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072-7653

+18033565077 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Vitali Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

108 Scarborough Dr, Lexington, SC 29072

+18037850007 Website All Lexington martial arts schools

Anderson 8

Cameron's Dojo Karate / taekwondo

110 Miracle Mile Dr, Anderson, SC 29621-1321

+18643538625 Website All Anderson martial arts schools

Cardiodojo Karate / taekwondo

200 W Highland Ave, Anderson, SC 29625

(864) 940-5496 All Anderson martial arts schools

Chang Brothers Anderson Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

Anderson, SC

🕒 Monday-Friday: 11am-8pm

+18646228222 Website All Anderson martial arts schools

Chang Brothers Martial Arts & Education Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1623 E Greenville St, Anderson, SC 29621-2006

🕒 Monday - Friday: 3pm - 8pm

+18646228222 Website All Anderson martial arts schools

Enoch’s Karate Karate / taekwondo

2702 E North Ave, Anderson, SC 29625-2406

+18648449555 All Anderson martial arts schools

Marty Knight Karate Karate / taekwondo

219 E Benson St, Anderson, SC 29624-1624

+18642265750 Website All Anderson martial arts schools

Phil Little Karate School Karate / taekwondo

201 E Reed Rd, Anderson, SC 29621-2095

+18642214000 All Anderson martial arts schools

Roger Ellison Combat Karate Karate / taekwondo

305 Camson Rd, Anderson, SC 29625-1626

+18648444575 All Anderson martial arts schools

Charleston 8

Aikido Center Of Charleston Karate / taekwondo

1638 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 735-2216 All Charleston martial arts schools

Charleston Shotokan Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

1620 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4968

+18434608920 Website All Charleston martial arts schools

Island Aikido Karate / taekwondo

295 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29492-8001

+18434103656 Website All Charleston martial arts schools

Japan Karate Institute James Island Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

915 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-3907

+18437543074 Website All Charleston martial arts schools

Japan Karate Institute West Ashley Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1954 Ashley River Rd Ste B, Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 763-9661 Website All Charleston martial arts schools

National Karate MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1119 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5941

+18435564144 Website All Charleston martial arts schools

Osupure Karate Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

295 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29492-8001

🕒 Thursday, July 23rd 7-9pm

+18439018575 Website All Charleston martial arts schools

Wadokai Aikido Karate / taekwondo

1856 Belgrade Ave, Charleston, SC 29407

+18436072066 Website All Charleston martial arts schools

Summerville 8

Charleston Family Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

117 N Creek Dr, Summerville, SC 29486-5449

+18435080210 Website All Summerville martial arts schools

Charleston Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4556 Ladson Rd, Summerville, SC 29485-8531

+18432915967 Website All Summerville martial arts schools

Dragon Karate School of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

130 Hemphill Ct, Summerville, SC 29485

+18439906723 Website All Summerville martial arts schools

Gabel Martial Arts Summerville Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

372 E 5th North St, Summerville, SC 29483-6826

+18436958262 Website All Summerville martial arts schools

Kim's Tae Kwon Do Academy LLC - 김성찬 태권도 도장 Karate / taekwondo

4650 Ladson Rd, Summerville, SC 29485-8535

+18438218133 All Summerville martial arts schools

National Karate MMA Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

827 Travelers Blvd, Summerville, SC 29485-7340

+18438737803 Website All Summerville martial arts schools

Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo Karate / taekwondo

125 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483-6007

+18438754543 Website All Summerville martial arts schools

Summerville Family Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

620 Boone Hill Rd, Summerville, SC 29483-2817

+18438210922 Website All Summerville martial arts schools

Mt Pleasant 7

Charleston Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

582 Belle Station Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-8225

+18438498018 Website All Mt Pleasant martial arts schools

Charleston Taekwondo - North Mt Pleasant Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3040 N Highway 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-9438

+18438005020 Website All Mt Pleasant martial arts schools

Coastal Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1177 Gregorie Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-9351

+18438604181 Website All Mt Pleasant martial arts schools

Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1031 Highway 41, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-9320

+18438000163 Website All Mt Pleasant martial arts schools

Mount Pleasant Karate Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1905 Highway 41, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-9309

+18433882220 Website All Mt Pleasant martial arts schools

Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3530 Park Ave Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-7365

🕒 Monday 8:00

+18434163353 Website All Mt Pleasant martial arts schools

WeLead Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

350 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-2931

+18436197409 Website All Mt Pleasant martial arts schools

Myrtle Beach 7

Aikido School of Self Defense, MB BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3260 Holmestown Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

+18455901805 Website All Myrtle Beach martial arts schools

Brown's Soo Bahk Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4006 Postal Way Unit C, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

(843) 236-3636 Website All Myrtle Beach martial arts schools

SC Judo Institute Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

112 Surgeons Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

+16179538183 Website All Myrtle Beach martial arts schools

Shaolin Kung Fu Studios Karate / taekwondo

196 Stonebridge Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-6187

+18432674113 All Myrtle Beach martial arts schools

SideKick Karate Dojo Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

417 79th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4307

+18439575329 Website All Myrtle Beach martial arts schools

The Karate Studio Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

3260 Holmestown Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

+18436500511 Website All Myrtle Beach martial arts schools

US Tae Kwon DO Center Karate / taekwondo

4007 Belle Terre Blvd #A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

8439030600 Website All Myrtle Beach martial arts schools

North Charleston 6

American Judo and Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

7355 Cross County Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418-8599

🕒 Thursday 5:00

+15018441883 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools

Charleston Goju Karate Karate / taekwondo

7260 Rab Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406-4111

+18435802232 All North Charleston martial arts schools

Japan Karate Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

8530 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420-7326

+18432254554 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools

Lion Dance & Martial Arts Theater Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7260 Rab Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406-4111

+18436081677 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

8636 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420-7479

+18434868432 Website All North Charleston martial arts schools

Yesha Ministries: North Charleston Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2200 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406-9403

Website All North Charleston martial arts schools

Aiken 4

Aiken Taekwondo Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

790 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803-5043

+18036422633 Website All Aiken martial arts schools

Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

742 Silver Bluff Rd, Aiken, SC 29803-6070

+18036425723 Website All Aiken martial arts schools

Mike Hess Karate Karate / taekwondo

1560 Hamilton Dr, Aiken, SC 29803

+18032707099 Website All Aiken martial arts schools

Watford School of Karate Karate / taekwondo

4280 Trolley Line Rd, Aiken, SC 29801-2750

+18036459536 Website All Aiken martial arts schools

Fort Mill 4

Champion Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

951 Market St, Fort Mill, SC 29708

(803) 396-5425 Website All Fort Mill martial arts schools

Hero Martial Arts Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

9949 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC 29707-7134

+19802843939 Website All Fort Mill martial arts schools

Kinetic Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3150 Highway 21 Byp, Fort Mill, SC 29715-8885

+17047942251 Website All Fort Mill martial arts schools

Whitecrest Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

818 Tom Hall St, Fort Mill, SC 29715-2046

+18034120094 Website All Fort Mill martial arts schools

Goose Creek 4

Heiwado Karate Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

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

🕒 Thu 6pm-7pm

+18432090670 Website All Goose Creek martial arts schools

Japan International Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

142 Saint James Ave Unit L, Goose Creek, SC 29445

(843) 693-0976 All Goose Creek martial arts schools

Team Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

214 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445-2974

+18433247891 Website All Goose Creek martial arts schools

Yesha Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

109 Central Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445-2948

+19044513522 All Goose Creek martial arts schools

Lancaster 4

Alpha & Omega Karate Fitness Center Karate / taekwondo

1679 Memorial Park Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720-3141

+18032355642 All Lancaster martial arts schools

Kenaki Karate Of Lancaster Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

677 Lancaster Bypass E, Lancaster, SC 29720

🕒 Sat 8:00

+18033962040 Website All Lancaster martial arts schools

USA Karate Lancaster, SC Karate / taekwondo

2281 JB Denton Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720-7107

All Lancaster martial arts schools

Universal Karate Studios Karate / taekwondo

112 E Gay St, Lancaster, SC 29720-2542

+18032865155 Website All Lancaster martial arts schools

Simpsonville 4

Black Belt Attitude School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

664 Fairview Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680-6708

🕒 Monday 02:00

+18643999986 Website All Simpsonville martial arts schools

Kim's TaeKwonDo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

656 Fairview Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680-6708

+18642283800 Website All Simpsonville martial arts schools

Martial School Combative Concepts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2308 W Georgia Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680

+18642037103 Website All Simpsonville martial arts schools

Pitch Black Fight Sports BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

129 N Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681-2626

+18649673930 Website All Simpsonville martial arts schools

Spartanburg 4

Aikido Academy Karate / taekwondo

4249 N Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301

(864) 595-9555 All Spartanburg martial arts schools

Kickin' Kids After School and Summer Camp Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

213 N Lanford Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301-2843

🕒 Thursday 2:30

+18643450615 Website All Spartanburg martial arts schools

Southern Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

990 S Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302-3311

+18645858814 Website All Spartanburg martial arts schools

Thomas Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1040 Fernwood Glendale Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307-2316

+18643516543 Website All Spartanburg martial arts schools

Sumter 4

Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

504C Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150

+18039723527 Website All Sumter martial arts schools

Keishidojo Martial Arts Unleashed Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3632 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29154

+18037958927 All Sumter martial arts schools

Martial Arts Center of Education Karate / taekwondo

155 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150-1965

+18039680777 Website All Sumter martial arts schools

Sumter Tae Kwon DO Karate / taekwondo

2370 Peach Orchard Rd, Sumter, SC 29154

+18034994324 Website All Sumter martial arts schools

Chapin 3

Finest Taekwondo and Fitness Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

145 Chapin Rd, Chapin, SC 29036-8099

🕒 Mon - Thu: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

+18035861522 Website All Chapin martial arts schools

Moo Do Self Defense Karate / taekwondo

725 Chapin Rd, Chapin, SC 29036-9208

+18038731119 Website All Chapin martial arts schools

Top Tier Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036-9334

+18039208206 All Chapin martial arts schools

Easley 3

Absolute Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Hybrid Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1895 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640-8879

+18647905222 Website All Easley martial arts schools

Hobbs Family Karate BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

626 Dacusville Hwy, Easley, SC 29640-1562

+18646716013 Website All Easley martial arts schools

Palmetto Martial Arts School Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1962 E Main St, Easley, SC 29640-3842

+18644040579 Website All Easley martial arts schools

Mauldin 3

Black Belt Attitude School (Butler) Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1140 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29607-6187

+18645243375 Website All Mauldin martial arts schools

Enochs Karate and Fitness Center Karate / taekwondo

406 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662-3237

+18644371923 All Mauldin martial arts schools

Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

419 N Main St, Mauldin, SC 29662-2305

+18648843272 Website All Mauldin martial arts schools

Mount Pleasant 3

Low Country Karate Karate / taekwondo

1031 Highway 41 Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

(843) 856-0114 All Mount Pleasant martial arts schools

Mt Pleasant Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1135 Bowman Rd Ste 749B, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

8438498985 Website All Mount Pleasant martial arts schools

World Class Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

1145 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

8435307463 All Mount Pleasant martial arts schools

Murrells Inlet 3

Budokan South Martial Arts Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

889 Garden City Con, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

🕒 Tuesday 6pm

+18433103166 Website All Murrells Inlet martial arts schools

Karate World SSB Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

614 Atlantic Ave, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-8295

+18438284386 Website All Murrells Inlet martial arts schools

Myrtle Beach BJJ & Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3334 US-17-BR, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-7634

🕒 Fri 5pm

+18567774223 Website All Murrells Inlet martial arts schools

Rock Hill 3

Master Marq's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

900 Annafrel St, Rock Hill, SC 29730-4708

+17046053385 Website All Rock Hill martial arts schools

Pak's Martial Arts Fitness Center Karate / taekwondo

1027 Cranford St, Rock Hill, SC 29732-2263

+18033279000 Website All Rock Hill martial arts schools

The Northern Shaolin School of Kung Fu Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

2354-B Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732

+18033890921 Website All Rock Hill martial arts schools

Clover 2

Carolina Kicks Elite Taekwondo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

131 N Main St, Clover, SC 29710-1039

+18037467171 All Clover martial arts schools

The Eng-School Of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

503 N Main St, Clover, SC 29710

🕒 Tuesday & Thursday: 530pm - 830pm

+17049132583 Website All Clover martial arts schools

Conway 2

Kei Shin Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

120 Wetlands Industrial Drive, Conway, SC 29526

+18432314338 Website All Conway martial arts schools

Superkicks of Conway Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2300 Church St, Conway, SC 29526-2929

+18433695425 Website All Conway martial arts schools

Florence 2

Master JKim's U.S. Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo

1657 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501-4133

+18434685113 All Florence martial arts schools

World Moosul Kwan Federation Karate / taekwondo

2711 Fleetwood Dr, Florence, SC 29505

+18436622423 Website All Florence martial arts schools

Greenwood 2

Leak's Karate College Karate / taekwondo

436 Durst Ave E, Greenwood, SC 29649-3123

+18649438407 All Greenwood martial arts schools

Leak's Karate College-Tai Chi Karate / taekwondo

1503 Montague Avenue Ext, Greenwood, SC 29649-7502

+18649438407 All Greenwood martial arts schools

Greer 2

Anderson's School of Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

417 S Buncombe Rd, Greer, SC 29650-1209

+18648771175 All Greer martial arts schools

Donjitsu Do Dojo Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1291 Milford Church Rd, Greer, SC 29651

🕒 Monday and WednesdaysВ atВ 5:00

+18648957773 Website All Greer martial arts schools

Irmo 2

East West Karate Karate / taekwondo

7579 Saint Andrews Rd, Irmo, SC 29063-2806

+18037321999 All Irmo martial arts schools

Unity Karate Academy - UKA Karate / taekwondo

7949 Broad River Rd, Irmo, SC 29063

(803) 767-0624 Website All Irmo martial arts schools

Lugoff 2

Allen Sport Karate Karate / taekwondo

736 Dewitt Dr, Lugoff, SC 29078-9069

+18034219432 Website All Lugoff martial arts schools

Carolina Family Karate Karate / taekwondo

11 Jamie Ln, Lugoff, SC 29078-8203

+18032721327 Website All Lugoff martial arts schools

Moncks Corner 2

Japan Karate Institute Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

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

+18434080503 Website All Moncks Corner martial arts schools

World Tae Kwon Do Center Karate / taekwondo

127 W Main St, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-2600

+18437612300 All Moncks Corner martial arts schools

Mullins 2

Dynasty Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

800 S Main St, Mullins, SC 29574

+18436326801 All Mullins martial arts schools

Karate World Mullins Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

241 S Mullins St, Mullins, SC 29574

+18436212823 Website All Mullins martial arts schools

North Augusta 2

Christa's TUFF Kickboxing Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

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

+18038191387 Website All North Augusta martial arts schools

Frank Beall's US TAI Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

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

8038191387 Website All North Augusta martial arts schools

Pawleys Island 2

Karate World Pawleys Island Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

115 Willbrook Blvd, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-6541

+18432604111 Website All Pawleys Island martial arts schools

Pawleys Island Dojo Karate / taekwondo

9657 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7425

+18436945360 All Pawleys Island martial arts schools

Pendleton 2

Crescent Moon Dojo BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

339 Cherry St, Pendleton, SC 29670-1701

Website All Pendleton martial arts schools

Japan Karate Institute Clemson Karate / taekwondo

101 Shirley St, Pendleton, SC 29670

+18646330522 All Pendleton martial arts schools

Ridgeland 2

Dunamis Karate Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1000 W Adams St, Ridgeland, SC 29936-9192

🕒 Tuesday & Thursday nights at 7:00

+18437268400 Website All Ridgeland martial arts schools

Sun & Moon Martial Art Studio Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3147 Argent Blvd, Ridgeland, SC 29936-5901

+18433046565 Website All Ridgeland martial arts schools

Taylors 2

Hurricane Martial Arts Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3326 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687-2902

+18642447279 Website All Taylors martial arts schools

Scota Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

607 Brushy Creek Rd, Taylors, SC 29687-3881

+18642683477 Website All Taylors martial arts schools

Union 2

Union Karate Center LLC Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

441 N Duncan Byp, Union, SC 29379-8607

+18644411063 Website All Union martial arts schools

United Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

106 Lakeside Dr, Union, SC 29379

+18644270668 All Union martial arts schools

Williamston 2

Chad Allen's Fight Club Karate / taekwondo

517 W Main St, Williamston, SC 29697-1412

+18644360005 Website All Williamston martial arts schools

Tiger Paw Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

13-7 SC-20, Williamston, SC 29697

+18649018859 Website All Williamston martial arts schools

York 2

Black Tiger Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

2 Congress St N, York, SC 29745-1529

🕒 Monday-Friday 3pm

+17135032635 Website All York martial arts schools

North American Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

114 Congress St S, York, SC 29745-1837

+18037921125 Website All York martial arts schools

Aynor 1

Floyd Sport Karate Karate / taekwondo

813 N Main St, Aynor, SC 29511

Batesburg-Leesville 1

Hard Work Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

227 Highland Ave, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006-1413

+18033173032

Beaufort 1

Club Karate Karate / taekwondo

10 Sams Point Way# B3, Beaufort, SC 29907

8432527283 Website All Beaufort martial arts schools

Belton 1

Marty Knight Karate Karate / taekwondo

727 Anderson St, Belton, SC 29627-2100

+18643145860 Website

Blythewood 1

Blythewood Tae Kwon Do USA Karate / taekwondo

525 Sandfield Rd, Blythewood, SC 29016

+18037350470 Website

Chester 1

Kenaki Academy - Chester Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

510 BC Moore Dr, Chester, SC 29706-1636

🕒 Mon – Sat 8:00am-8:00pm by appointment

+18033962040 Website

Duncan 1

Rodriguez Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

901 E Main St, Duncan, SC 29334-9134

+18643252705 Website

Elgin 1

Genova Family Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

130 Pontiac Business Center Dr, Elgin, SC 29045

+18037364777 Website All Elgin martial arts schools

Hanahan 1

Japan Karate Institute of Hanahan Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1177 Williams Ln, Hanahan, SC 29410-8407

+18433523362 Website

Hilton Head Island 1

Hilton Head Judo Karate / taekwondo

84 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-2710

+18432905502 All Hilton Head Island martial arts schools

Honea Path 1

Chandler Karate Karate / taekwondo

317 E Greer St, Honea Path, SC 29654-1818

+18643787774

Indian Land 1

Hall's Traditional Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5042 Karriker Ct, Indian Land, SC 29707

+18307196575 Website All Indian Land martial arts schools

Inman 1

Hub City Martial Arts Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

13021 Asheville Hwy, Inman, SC 29349

+18647083232 Website All Inman martial arts schools

Lake View 1

Foundations Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

103 W 1st Ave, Lake View, SC 29563-3109

🕒 WEDNESDAY 3:00

+19103745063

Latta 1

Kids Dojo Karate / taekwondo

104 S Mauldin St, Latta, SC 29565-1556

+18436273659

Little River 1

Champion Karate and Kickboxing Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

4390 Spa Dr, Little River, SC 29566-6040

+18432818684 All Little River martial arts schools

Manning 1

Jung Shin Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

8 Short St, Manning, SC 29102

+18032254131

Moore 1

New Life Kung Fu Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

709 Bayshore Ln, Moore, SC 29369-8609

+18644981618 Website

Newberry 1

Earwood Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo

3104 College St, Newberry, SC 29108-1859

+18039242818

Pelion 1

Pelion School of Karatedo Karate / taekwondo

7463 Edmund Hwy, Pelion, SC 29123-9020

+18038944168

Piedmont 1

Hall's Martial Arts Connection Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

11021 Anderson Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673-8203

🕒 Tuesday: 6:30

+18642959403 Website All Piedmont martial arts schools

Reidville 1

Hong's Tae Kwon Do Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

408 Main St, Reidville, SC 29375

+18642058562 Website

Richburg 1

Richburg Karate and Fitness Center Karate / taekwondo

3570 Lancaster Hwy, Richburg, SC 29729-9044

+18032880968

Starr 1

Rickey Stowe Karate Karate / taekwondo

7833 Highway 81 S, Starr, SC 29684-8983

+18642476070

Sullivan's Island 1

AGAPE DO KARATE Karate / taekwondo

3222 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

+18439728387 Website

Surfside Beach 1

Ciraco's Okinawan Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1407 US-17 S, Surfside Beach, SC 29575-6040

+18436507773 Website

Swansea 1

Decker Karate Karate / taekwondo

260 West Third Street, Swansea, SC 29169

Tega Cay 1

Tiger Kim's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

2435 Highway 160 W, Tega Cay, SC 29708-8606

+18035480110 Website All Tega Cay martial arts schools

Travelers Rest 1

Joe Lanier's Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1901 SC-414, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

🕒 Monday - Friday: 9:00am

Website All Travelers Rest martial arts schools

Wagener 1

Mike's Ryukyu Kempo Karate & Kobudo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

105 Finch Rd, Wagener, SC 29164-9733

🕒 MONDAYS 1st CLASS 6:30 pm

+18036460638 Website

West Columbia 1

The Karate Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2225 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169-4713

+18037399494 Website

Woodruff 1

Master White Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

1721 E Georgia Rd, Woodruff, SC 29388-9312

+18643959460 All Woodruff martial arts schools

Ask exactly which style and lineage the school teaches before your first class. "Traditional" covers very different systems — striking-focused styles like karate and taekwondo, grappling-focused styles like judo and aikido, and internal styles like tai chi — so the right fit depends on what you actually want to train.

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Good to know about traditional martial arts schools

What's the difference between traditional and modern martial arts schools?
Traditional schools generally follow a set curriculum tied to a specific style's history, forms, and belt-ranking system, often with added emphasis on etiquette and philosophy. Modern or hybrid schools tend to blend techniques from multiple styles or focus more narrowly on fitness or competition.

How long does it take to get a black belt in a traditional martial art?
Most traditional styles take about 3-5 years of consistent training to reach black belt, though the exact timeline varies by style, school, and how often a student trains. A school that awards black belts much faster than that is generally worth a closer look before signing up.

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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.

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.