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Dragon Karate School of Martial Arts
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Summerville, South Carolina
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 dragonkarateschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-990-6723
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had personal one-on-one shadowing by the leaders, wife, which was amazing!”
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From the reviews
My sister Ginny Thompson invited me and I was eager to go. I heard so many good things about tai chi. The instructor and his wife are so warm and welcoming kind of reminded me of how I hope I act to others and how the Savior Jesus Christ is as he walked the Earth.
I was visiting my sister and joined in her tai chi class. The instructor was very Passionate and gave clear direction explaining everything why we were doing what we were doing And how to do it He parked by interest to continue to do this when I returned home Thanks for letting me join your class
This is an excellent resource to participate in Tai Chi at any level of experience. Instructors are patient and it is a great value!
New to Karate? Start at Dragon Karate School of Martial Arts
Dragon Karate School of Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Dragon Karate School of Martial Arts
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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