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Karate Classes in Mt Pleasant, SC

Mt Pleasant has 4 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 4 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each dojo runs, so you can find your dojo and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

4 dojos

Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant

5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

3530 Park Ave Blvd Ste 103, Mt Pleasant, SC

Ages 3–12

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

1031 SC-41 Ste 300, Mt Pleasant, SC

Ages 13–18

Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Mount Pleasant Karate

5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

1905 SC-41, Mt Pleasant, SC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Coastal Karate

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

1177 Gregorie Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC

Karate dojo Kids & teens strong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Good to know in Mt Pleasant

For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Premier Martial Arts Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant Karate.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts runs women's Karate.

Plan your first class

This dojo offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try karate before you commit. Check each dojo's schedule for the current offer.

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New to karate?

This dojo is called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring (kumite) builds up slowly and stays light and supervised. Everyone in the room started at white belt.

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Kids & teen karate in Mt Pleasant

These dojos run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, respect, and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.

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Karate in Mt Pleasant: quick answers

How much does karate cost a month in Mt Pleasant?
Most Mt Pleasant dojos don't post prices online. Karate is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by dojo and style. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Mt Pleasant dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 4 dojos in Mt Pleasant advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Mount Pleasant Karate. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Mt Pleasant?
Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Mt Pleasant dojo is highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring (kumite) is introduced gradually, kept light and supervised, and a good dojo never pressures newcomers — you learn the basics, stances, and forms at your own pace, starting at white belt.
Are there kids' karate classes in Mt Pleasant?
Yes — 4 Mt Pleasant dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.

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