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Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 13–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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 mpfma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (843) 619-7409

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12–8 PM
Wednesday 12–8 PM
Thursday 12–8 PM
Friday 12–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 24 mentions

“We are at the beginning of our journey to black belt but I know with the guidance from the MPFMA team my daughter will be successful and gain many more skill along the way.”

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💪 Women's Karate

“Master Drewry is a former police officer and he frequently offers women's self defense classes (for free) that my older daughter has attended.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“As a former police officer, he brings valuable real-life knowledge and skills to the mat, using them to teach practical self-defense and encourage personal growth.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“As a former police officer, he brings valuable real-life knowledge and skills to the mat, using them to teach practical self-defense and encourage personal growth.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 76 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Master Drewry and Mr Jax are excellent teachers who make the class fun for children and adults.”

friendly, respectful dojo 22 mentions

“I have seen both my kids become a great listeners at home and do what they are asked when they are asked and become more respectful since they have been in this class.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 4 mentions

“He is very patient with the children in the class and pushes the older students even harder (as expected) to continue to improve their techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son's confidence and self-discipline has increased so much since joining, along with life long skills of martial arts and self-defense.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“That fact alone is worth it.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 31 mentions

“Hawk is not only a wonderful karate instructor, he truly cares about teaching children important values such as respect, honesty and integrity, no matter where they are.”

From the reviews

I really can’t say enough good things about this place! We recently had my son’s birthday party here and they were absolutely fantastic to work with. My son and his friends had a blast and so did the parents (since we got to sit back and watch them have fun). If you are considering having a birthday party here, do it!

★★★★★ — A, Mar 2020

My friends and grandma joined me to their Self Defense class and we had an amazing time. Our instructor Stile was extremely informative, took his time explaining the movements, and was funny, which made it that much more enjoyable. The overall classroom was also very clean and well managed.

★★★★★ — Monique, Jan 2025

COULDN’T BE HAPPIER! Been taking classes along with my son for just over a year now. Instructors are encouraging and energetic. They demonstrate how and why certain things are important. Open, friendly environment where we have felt we can ask any questions.

★★★★★ — Tina, Sep 2024

Fantastic Experience for the Whole Family! We love Family Martial Arts in Mount Pleasant! The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great with kids. It's a fun and supportive environment that builds confidence, discipline, and respect. Highly recommend for any family looking to grow stronger together!

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Jul 2025

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Your first Karate class at Mount Pleasant Family 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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts

1031 SC-41 Ste 300, Mt Pleasant, SC29466

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