Charleston Family Martial Arts
“My family recently joined Charleston Family Martial Arts, and I am extremely impressed by the classes and instruction.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Summerville, SC
15 gyms listed · 8 in Summerville · 5 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Gracie Barra Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
“A place where you can learn, and be challenged in the right ways.”
Titan Jiujitsu LLC
“Recently, our family has been through an extremely challenging battle, and Titan Jiujitsu supported us through every bump in the road.”
Chango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The coaches are supportive, the members are encouraging, and there's a strong emphasis on helping everyone improve while still having a great time.”
National Karate MMA
“Night classes are great too, they push your kids to do their best!”
Ray Smith's Taekwondo
“Of all the Taekwondo instructors that I've spoke with, he is the most informed about the Taekwondo world and knows what works and doesn't work in Olympic sparring.”
The 15 gyms listed for Summerville, 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: Summerville, SC
8 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Summerville; the other 7 serve Summerville from Goose Creek (8 mi) and North Charleston (9 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 490 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 5 take 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 Summerville?
8 of the 15 gyms sit inside Summerville. 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.
Summerville Family Martial Arts Center
“She gained the confidence and training she was seeking.”
HCK Martial Arts
“Exceptional martial artist and even more exceptional people and very passionate talented and knowledgeable teachers!”
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Charleston Self-Defense Academy & Martial Arts
“Highly recomended they let me train for a week for a decent price, the profesors were pretty good and the enviroment really friendly.”
Holy City American Martial Arts
“They will be safe and care for ♥️♥️ You should bring your kid here”
Cool Hands MMA
“Luke and the cool hands staff had not only given me a home but a meaning and purpose as well.”
Ocean Martial Arts
“I also appreciate the incorporation of different mixed martial arts into the training such as muay thai and jiu jitsu and thus I feel like the teaching is very well-rounded.”
Team Martial Arts
“The instrutors take time and help students on an individually when needed.”
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Academy of Martial Arts
“My son and I joined initially to help him learn more self control and our taekwondo journey has become so much more and an important part of our lives.”
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Heiwado Karate Center
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Summerville
- “Great coaches, a supportive atmosphere, and a strong focus on confidence, discipline, and respect.” — from a review of Titan Jiujitsu LLC
- “You can see the passion they bring to every class and the respect, confidence, and discipline they inspire in their students.” — from a review of Charleston Family Martial Arts
- “You can tell they are not only teaching jiu-jitsu, but also helping the children build confidence, discipline, respect, and strong character.” — from a review of Gracie Barra Summerville Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
- “The kids’ program is exceptional. The coaches have found the perfect balance between structure, discipline, and fun.” — from a review of Chango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “Highly recommend this dojo to anyone looking for a great program and even better coaches!” — from a review of National Karate MMA
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