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1 of these schools is based in West Columbia; the others serve West Columbia from towns including Lexington (7 mi), Irmo (9 mi) and Columbia (11 mi).
5 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Karate schools listed for West Columbia, SC fill the 17 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
The 17 schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 851 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (83%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "confidence". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
An email address is published by 12 of the 17 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
- “My son is growing into a calm and respectful young man with the values of karate.” — from a review of The Karate Dojo
- “Everything about this place is exceptional! My kids tend to be on the reserved/shy side and we’re pretty nervous about starting karate but the instructors are so welcoming and patient and kind…it really makes all the difference.” — from a review of Vitali Family Karate
- “We love Capital Karate! Knowledgeable and experienced staff, great environment and high quality services!” — from a review of Capital Karate
- “I can tell the instructors want to teach karate, but they also want to help shape kids into polite, confident, and awesome people.” — from a review of Vitali Family Karate
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
