Best Martial Arts Classes in Mount Pleasant, SC
15 gyms listed · 7 in Mount Pleasant · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Welead Martial Arts
Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts
Park West BJJ
Mount Pleasant Krav Maga
Jeet Kune Do Charleston
The 15 gyms listed for Mount Pleasant, SC teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.

Area overview: Mount Pleasant, SC
7 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Mount Pleasant; the other 8 serve Mount Pleasant from towns including Charleston (9 mi), Daniel Island (5 mi) and Sullivan's Island (6 mi). 14 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 557 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 2 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Mount Pleasant?
7 of the 15 gyms sit inside Mount Pleasant. The rest come from other towns inside 15 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Coastal Karate
Charleston Krav Maga & BJJ
Folly Jiu Jitsu
Daniel Island Jiu Jitsu
Japan Karate Institute James Island
Cool Hands MMA
Agape DO Karate
Osupurē Karate Daniel Island
Aikido In Charleston
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Mount Pleasant
- “Mr. Morgan is fantastic with children—he’s patient, encouraging, and knows how to make every class fun while teaching important skills like focus, respect, and discipline.” — from a review of Welead Martial Arts
- “My family loves Gracie Barra. My son has learned to listen, focus and to be disciplined and also has a lot of fun.” — from a review of Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
- “I take my “all sport” child and he feels very included and comfortable at the dojo.” — from a review of Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts
- “My 6 year old loves it here! It is an awesome combo of exercise, discipline, and Jiu Jitsu learning.” — from a review of Gracie Barra Charleston Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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