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National Karate MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Summerville, South Carolina

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule nationalkaratemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 843-873-7803

Hours

Monday 12:30–6 pm
Tuesday 12:30–6 pm
Wednesday 12:30–6 pm
Thursday 12:30–6 pm
Friday 12:30–6 pm
Saturday Closed
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 National Karate MMA, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 24 mentions

“Awesome atmosphere and all around great place to take your kids, even yourself to if you want to train Martial Arts!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They teach basic values and discipline, encourage good behavior, and teach self defense.”

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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 National Karate MMA — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“My son has been going here to learn mixed martial arts for years.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They teach basic values and discipline, encourage good behavior, and teach self defense.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 37 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“It is sad when a friend of yours has to leave because your all like a family but they do come to visit.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“Coaches are great, the staff is amazing and my daughters love after school and summer camp!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 12 mentions

“They provide a positive reinforcement to a solid value system highlighting respect, discipline, fairness, compassion, good self esteem.”

From the reviews

This is one of the best programs I have seen in a years in regards to education, appreciation of the foundational arts, practical applications, encouragement and motivation of youths. They provide a positive reinforcement to a solid value system highlighting respect, discipline, fairness, compassion, good self esteem.

★★★★★ — Sef, Aug 2017

The coaches are amazing. They are attentive to the students and also correct their actions to infuse discipline. They also offer after school programs

★★★★★ — Ted, Dec 2024

Great place for kids of all ages, coaches are awesome here. Patient, tough, and helpful.

★★★★★ — Kyle, Oct 2023

I went here seven years and I loved it but had to drop out. Depending on your age you could get you black belt in about eight years. I love this place because the coaches really care about the students and are really nice.

★★★★★ — Abbigail, Jul 2021

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Your first Karate class at National Karate MMA

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 National Karate MMA

827 Travelers Blvd, Summerville, SC29485

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