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Budokan South Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule budokansouth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-310-3166
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son Aiden has been going here for a few months now and absolutely loves it.”
“I love the blend of traditional martial arts and practical self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I love the blend of traditional martial arts and practical self-defense.”
What students say
“He's a excellent teacher and martial artist.”
From the reviews
Budokan South is great place to train. I love the blend of traditional martial arts and practical self-defense. Whether you have a background in martial arts or none at all—you will learn something new every class. 100% recommended!
My son Aiden has been going here for a few months now and absolutely loves it. Rick Jones is a very patient and professional instructor.
This is an amazing Martial Arts School. It's no black belt sales operation. It's the real deal. You get the perfect blend of old school Japanese Martial Arts but with a modern perspective and approach taught by a great guy.
My daughter has been a student here for almost a year and she has loved it! She started at age 5 and has made excellent progression under the expert instruction and guidance of Rick Jones.
Your first Karate class at Budokan South Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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