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Mount Pleasant Karate
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mt Pleasant, 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mtpleasantkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-388-2220
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Glenn does an excellent job with the young kids, keeps them engaged, and teaches them respect and self discipline.”
“I have attended family classes with my kids and adult classes on my own and I have enjoyed them both.”
“As he teaches karate he also explains how these techniques can be used in real life for self defense.”
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“As he teaches karate he also explains how these techniques can be used in real life for self defense.”
What students say
“We appreciate the teaching style of Master Glenn. This is a great school if you or your kids are interested in learning karate.”
“Mount Pleasant Karate offers an exceptional martial arts experience that combines expert instruction with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.”
“As someone who has been involved in martial arts for most of my life, I’m impressed with their approach, discipline, and focus on building confidence and technique the right way.”
“Now heading into middle age, I've benefited from increased flexibility , balance, and cardio workouts with each class.”
“As someone who has been involved in martial arts for most of my life, I’m impressed with their approach, discipline, and focus on building confidence and technique the right way.”
From the reviews
My daughter started at Mt. Pleasant Karate a few months ago and absolutely loves it. The instructors are patient, engaging, and genuinely invested in the kids’ progress.
My experience with Mount Pleasant Karate has been incredible! As an adult participant facing the challenges of aging, under Master Glen's instruction I have benifitted greatly in maintaining flexibility, endurance, and strength. In addition I was given excellent training in self defense.
If you want to learn real karate and get a great workout, you need to go to Mt. Pleasant Karate. Master Glenn Arnold teaches traditional martial arts to young and old. Exercises intensity in class is geared to age and rank levels.
I am so happy to be apart of this amazing school. Here you not only learn how to defend yourself but gain life skills and self respect. I've been here for over three years and it feels like home. Master Glenn Arnold is an incredible teacher and mentor and also I've made very close friends.
Your first Karate class at Mount Pleasant Karate
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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