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Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant
5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Part of Premier Martial Arts
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
- 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 3–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-416-3353
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Shaun is wonderful with the young kids and makes class fun while also teaching them martial arts and building discipline, confidence, and respect.”
“Highly recommend for any parent looking for kids martial arts, karate, or self-defense classes that actually make a difference.”
“Walking in as a 55-year-old beginner could have felt intimidating, but from day one I was met with encouragement, respect, and genuine support.”
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“Highly recommend for any parent looking for kids martial arts, karate, or self-defense classes that actually make a difference.”
What students say
“The head instructor and owner are great work with and they are both really great with the kids.”
“Walking in as a 55-year-old beginner could have felt intimidating, but from day one I was met with encouragement, respect, and genuine support.”
“The kids who train here are kind, focused, and respectful, and it’s amazing to watch their confidence and determination grow over time.”
“It’s not only an amazing martial art but also includes useful self-defense techniques and builds moral courage.”
“We have just started and my son is really enjoying it. I love the motto they recite at the beginning of each class.”
“Coach Shaun is wonderful with the young kids and makes class fun while also teaching them martial arts and building discipline, confidence, and respect.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love Premier Martial Arts in Mount Pleasant! Since starting classes, our 6-year-old son has become noticeably more confident, focused, and disciplined. It’s been amazing to watch his growth—not just in martial arts, but in everyday life.
Our boys (7 and 5 years old) have been going to Premier Martial Arts for nearly 5 months and we have had such a wonderful experience. We were having a hard time finding any activity/sport that they truly enjoyed going to.
Premier Martial Arts has been a game changer for our son and our family!! We all wholeheartedly give this establishment, its owner and instructors a gleaming 5+ star review! My son has gained confidence both in mind and body. He's gained physical strength and to respect others and himself.
I can’t say enough good things about Premier Martial Arts in Mount Pleasant. Walking in as a 55-year-old beginner could have felt intimidating, but from day one I was met with encouragement, respect, and genuine support.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant
Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant 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 Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant
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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