My son has been attending 2 classes a week since February. Sensei Todd and his staff have been…read moreamazing with the 5-9 yo class, showing the utmost patience with those struggling to grasp concepts while challenging the students who show potential. Japan Karate's approach with their students fosters independence, responsibility and discipline that carries over to home and school efforts. My son goes to class with the intent of impressing his teachers and advancing in his goals. He is excited to practice his lessons at home and has taken his one-on-one discussions with Sensei Todd to heart. I'm, so far, in love with this dojo and cannot wait to see what the future brings with this staff.

Extremely over priced for 45 minutes of no discipline or structure. Way too many kids in 1 class to…read morebe productive and very little activities to teach karate.

I have been taking this class for a year now and I can confidently defend myself…read more Sifu Paul is an expert.

The atmosphere is so inviting and my son loves being there! He gets excited to go which makes us so…read morehappy because it's been a little hard to find him a sport he genuinely loves. The coach is fantastic and really brings the energy and love for the sport to the room and the staff is awesome too!

Nothing but great things to say about Lionheart MMA & Fitness. They offer BJJ, kick-boxing, boxing,…read moreafter-school, and summer programs. The owners and all of the coaches are skilled, passionate, professional, and approachable. They care about your growth and safety. It's been a blessing to join Lionheart and meet so many people attempting to reach their fitness and self-defense goals. Don't hesitate to visit or join! It's life changing!

My daughter has been attending National Karate MMA, now Holy City, since she was in kindergarten,…read moreand she is now in the 6th grade. I even worked for them myself up until COVID. Mrs. Dayna, her husband Coach David, and their entire family are truly amazing people who genuinely care about the children. They have never missed a school pickup and are open on teacher workdays, unlike some other after-school centers. Outside of the school year, my child also attends their summer program, which is wonderful. Every single day they have planned activities for the kids, so you never have to worry about them sitting around doing nothing. I get paid twice a month, and it has never been an issue if I needed to make a late payment because of my pay schedule. Once I explain my situation, they are always understanding and willing to work with me. Not once have I ever felt that my child was unsafe while in their care. Even during field trips, I know she is always well looked after. I highly recommend Holy City to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and reliable after-school program. Just try them out for yourself!

We use Holy City AMA as an after school program and our son loves all the teachers! It has been a…read morewonderful experience so far!

Professor Joshua is incredibly knowledgeable in both Jiujitsu and Mauy Thai. With over 25yrs of…read moreexperience he is able to work with all levels, ages and sizes to obtain personalized goals! He has a straightforward and easy to understand teaching style, that makes the classes fun and informative. If you are looking for a True Martial Arts Academy, True North is it!!

Josh is an excellent instructor who received his Black Belt directly under Royce Gracie. The fool…read morewho rendered his business and Josh the "racist" and "bigot" remarks is a liar and is totally errant in his statement. There is not one ounce of bigotry in Josh's heart. Even on a local level, mob thought and oppression is running amok. We must stand up to the evil mob and preserve the Good.

NO WARMUPS. I was sold at zero warm-ups. No bowing to a picture of helio on the wall no weird stuff…read morelike calling the instructor Professor or sensie. This has by far the highest quality of students anywhere in Charleston. My last coach told me I was almost ready to get promoted and I was feeling cocky about my skills. I dropped into a class there one days and was getting submitted at will by thier bluebelts and some of thier whitebelts. It was then that I knew if I cared more about winning and being the best then I did about getting a blue belt it was time to change schools There is no bowing in or out of class which means the rolling stops when nobody can go any longer. They roll more here than any school I've ever been to. They have top of the line Fuji mats and the owner keeps the mats very very clean. If you want to get really good this is the school to go to. Just tonight we had a blackbelt from another school come here to train for his ADCC run with the purple belt here who medal at worlds last year. Best part is everyone here is cool respectful and pushes you to get better

Great gym, just moving into Charleston I was looking for something similar to my old gym a more…read morelaxed less formal type of gym that works both nogi and gi pretty even, I feel like these type of schools are very effective for learning and getting better. The Instructor I met was very down to earth and chill which I think also helps with the improvement of students. Definitely recommend if your a beginner or just looking for a different place to train -Robert

Really great place for top notch classes and fantastic after school care! They come get your kid…read moreafter school in a bus, bring them to camp, help them complete their homework (!!!!), and give them all kinds of fun activities to do after (including at least 2 karate classes each week!). Everyone there is super caring and understanding. They know each kid personally and communicate really well. The place as a whole is super accommodating and organized. We highly recommend them to everyone. Last year, my kids did their summer camp and thought it was the most fun of any camp they had every been to. Every day they came home raving about whatever they did that day: arts and crafts, games, karate classes, water park, etc. We are excited for summer camp this year!

such an amazing group of individuals run and operate this facility. My oldest son attended this…read moreprogram in the past and now my youngest son attends and they are nothing short from rockstars!

Welcoming, Professional, and World-Class Instruction…read more I was in Charleston for work and dropped in for a class at Gracie Barra Charleston -- and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, Professor Fabio Alves and the team made me feel like family. The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, respectful, and positive. Even as a visitor, I was treated like part of the team. Professor Fabio ran a fantastic class with clear instruction, great energy, and technical depth that reflects his high-level experience. The facility was clean, organized, and full of good vibes. Whether you're local or just passing through, this is a must-visit gym for anyone serious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Highly recommend and looking forward to coming back next time I'm in town!

Such a great atmosphere to learn and grow in! Very clean and comfortable too. There is a kids area…read moreso my kids can go and play when I am training. The instructors are great and very knowledgeable. They are extremely patient with my 101 questions. My partners here are wonderful! I couldn't ask for a better place to grow in.