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13 schools listed · 4 in Charleston · 10 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Short self-defense courses listed for Charleston, SC are spread across the 13 cards on this page. Who each course is aimed at, where it runs and how often it repeats comes from the school itself, with ratings drawn from public reviews.
4 of the 13 schools we list are based in Charleston; the other 9 serve Charleston from towns including North Charleston (9 mi), Daniel Island (4 mi) and Mount Pleasant (9 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 472 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (95%), professionalism (85%) and value (85%). 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 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.
12 of the 13 cards carry a website link. Look for a real outline, who teaches, and who the course is for. Stock photography of a woman throwing a man in a white studio is not an outline, and schools that keep their content vague are often selling the same session to every audience.
