Jeet Kune Do Charleston

0.5 mi

Since I started training at PWBJJ, I went from knowing essentially nothing about Brazilian…read moreJiu-Jitsu to competing in tournaments in less than a year. The environment is welcoming to people who are new to martial arts, want to improve their strength and cardio, competitors, and anyone who wants to learn practical self-defense techniques. They offer both gi and no gi classes and the other students are welcoming and always willing to help each other learn for the love of the sport. In addition, for the quality of instruction that you get at this gym compared to others in the area, the prices can't be beat. Coach Robson and Coach Brenda truly have a love for teaching their craft of jiu-jitsu, which can be felt with their passion for every class. As a woman practicing jiu-jitsu, you won't find another female black belt to train with with nearly as much talent and knowledge as Coach Brenda. She cares about the evolution of all the students and is helping to grow the sport for women.

From the owner: Finally a place to roll! North Mount Pleasant Area can now take advantage of high level Brazilian…read moreJiu-Jitsu taught by black belts Professor Robson Feitoza and Professor Brenda Oliveira. Park West BJJ offers a well rounded program with 9 weekly BJJ classes, one weekly adult kickboxing class, and a children's Self-Defense program. No gimmicks, just a family friendly environment, in an excellent location, in a facility with lockers and showers, and high quality instructors. Not to mention it is home for CrossFit Park West and members can take benefits of Fitness Classes combined with the Martial Arts program. Unlimited BJJ and Martial arts for $99 per month! We offer an intro class every Saturday. Come and try it out!

Children's Self-Defense program available!

Professor Brenda Oliveira

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Kids class Every week!

Charleston Krav Maga & MMA

4.8

(13 reviews)

14.5 mi

Awesome instructors, they make sure that you are learning the basics and guide you through the…read moreclass. Great training environment.

Great gym, great coaches, great atmosphere! My husband and…read moreI have been taking BJJ there for about 2.5 years and really love the coaches! Highly recommend for any woman that wants to feel confident in their ability to protect themselves!

Women's empowerment training.

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Gracie Barra

(6 reviews)

4.4 mi

Outstanding Experience at Gracie Barra! My 6-year-old has been taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie…read moreBarra, and we couldn't be happier. The staff is amazing, and the instructors are incredibly skilled--not just at teaching techniques on the mat, but also at building confidence, discipline, and respect that carries over into everyday life. They truly pay attention to each student's individual capabilities, which makes a huge difference. I've recommended this class to everyone I know who's even thinking about trying jiu-jitsu. Highly, highly recommend!

This is an amazing Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy. The school…read moreis gorgeous, always clean, great energy and the staff is super welcoming and friendly. Professor Henrique is a very thorough instructor and the classes are lots of fun! I am very thankful for Gracie Barra Charleston as there are no other schools in the area nearly as high level as this. I highly recommend!

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Masters Studios of Self Defense

(2 reviews)

14.9 mi

The West Ashley Studio has been permanently closed For some time. The Mt Pleasant location is…read morewonderful.

We tried out Master Studios thanks to a coupon for free lessons, and it was really impressive to…read moresee how well the instructors handled a group of boisterous beginners. Master Phil did a great job with our very energetic son, and we will definitely be coming back as regulars!

Folly Jiu Jitsu

14.6 mi

As someone who has had the privilege to live in a few major cities and travel to smaller ones for…read morework, I have trained at many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms across the United States. Generally speaking, each gym will vary in instruction quality, class availability, mat space, and student dynamics. After a year of training at Folly Jiu Jitsu, I can safely say that this gym excels in all four areas. The instructors here come from various backgrounds and have complementing skill sets. It's your first day and you have never set a foot on the mat before? Perfect. You want to get better at judo? Say no no more. Wrestling? Easy. Leg locks? Maybe even easier. Every instructor here has a knack for communicating and is well-equipped to teach you at whatever stage you are in your BJJ journey with a genuine smile on their face. Class availability is one of FJJ's strong suits: you can attend classes as early as 6am or late as 6pm, whatever works best for your schedule. The great part about this set up is you can easily join another class in the event you miss your typical session or if you are just looking to switch things up. Having a diverse set of talented instructors available throughout the day helps to keep your grappling mind and skills fresh. The gym used to be a former firehouse, which allows for an incredibly large mat space (one of the biggest I've personally trained on), and is kept meticulously clean by the staff. The overhead honeycomb lighting is a nice artistic touch and the gym is equipped with locker rooms and showers. As someone who has trained in a few crowded small gyms, having all of this space to move around in is incredible. As an extension of the instructors, the students here are very welcoming and all are at different stages of their jiu jitsu journey. There is a healthy mix of beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners in any of the classes one might attend; more importantly, everyone is looking to learn and help each other learn day in and day out. All in all, this gym has a lot to offer to anyone at any chapter of their jiu jitsu journey. From the casual beginner to the seasoned competitor, there is always something for someone to learn here. Whether you are looking to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the first time or just visiting Charleston, swing by Folly Jiu Jitsu and you will be welcomed with open arms.

Swamp Patrol

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Miloki Flow Jiu Jitsu - Charleston

1.0 mi

This place is a true gem of Mount Pleasant. As a former black belt in Tae Kwon Do in my formative…read moreyears, I wanted a more tangible skill set for my son. He has surged in his confidence and focus in all areas - quite noticeable at school and home. Alberto is a true sage teacher. My son reacts incredibly well to his humble patience, yet fatherly command of the class. Alberto demonstrates a sincere respect for the kids and masterfully identifies their strengths and gaps, which is evident in his individual instruction. This is a place to give your time and energy to. It's special.

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Masters Studios of Self Defense

1.0

7.2 mi

Teaching everyone not just the easy ones. It would be hard for an old man to change his style and…read moreteach another old guy, especially when it takes more repetition than Reggie is willing to give

Capital Karate

0.6 mi

Mr. Hawk is a great martial artist and is super passionate about building character in his…read morestudents. I was really impressed by something he mentioned in passing when realizing how focused he is on making sure that every aspect of what content he puts out reflects his core beliefs. Running a business is a lot to juggle on it's own but the level of quality he is working to put out even in the little details was very impressive to me. If you're looking for martial arts classes I would definitely check him out.

From the owner: Welcome to the Charleston Area's newest Martial Arts school in Mount Pleasant, SC! Capital Karate…read moreMount Pleasant is not just a martial arts school. We are a leadership academy, focusing on creating leaders. Not just here at our karate academy, but at home, school, and in the community. How are we different from other martial arts schools? We specialize in helping children and families train and earn their black belts together. Whether alone or with your family can all train in the same class together. We encourage moms and dads to jump in and take the same class! For the family that is already commuting to and fro, or that just wants a great family activity, this is great news! With our unique approach and curriculum, we can help everyone become better and achieve their goals! Whether you are interested in the martial arts for yourself or looking for a place where your entire family can train in karate together, we have the right program for you! Contact us today to get started!

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Isle of Palms Beach

4.3

(181 reviews)

6.4 mi

Loved this beach! It's perfect for tanning. Definitely family friendly. There's a building near the…read moreentrance where you can rent umbrellas, chairs, boogie boards, etc.. One thing I really loved about this beach was how they have washing stations that were clean and along the entrance, there are benches in the shade if you need to rest. Would definitely take my friends here to play in the water.

Absolutely beautiful and clean beach Nice public parking…read moreand walking paths to beach The beach front has plenty of distance from the homes so it feels private and not crowded Soft clean sand No towering hotels around Very family friendly Dog are allowed with restrictions Very relaxing. Not far to civilization but feels private

Beach Vibes!!!

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Beautiful sandy beach!

Sullivan's Island

4.3

(132 reviews)

9.0 mi

We came to Sullivan's Island for a day trip while vacationing in Charleston! Unfortunately, the…read moreweather was quite cold and windy so not the best for a beach day. But we still had a lot of fun walking around the island and learning about the Civil War at Fort Moultrie. There's a cute library that we spent some time at and walking around the downtown, which has lots of shops and food/drink options, was great too. 10/10 would recommend!

The corner bars at the traffic lights center of town are a reminder that the beach is close by…read more So if you really want to know about it, Sullivan's Island, which is a wealthy little beach spot right still within Charleston. The beach itself is alright all that ocean water yet no waves crash the shore, theyres pleanty sand to spread a towel and plop down fir an afternoon The island is completely overrun with ridiculously rich people living in giant beach houses that cost millions of dollars, i was in one. A friend was havingbit completely wired for dound, remote lighting, security cameras, etcetera. It depresses the hell out of me, honestly, seeing all those phony millionaires strutting around like they own the ocean. Right on Middle Street, there's this place called Poe's Tavern, named after Edgar Allan Poe. He was here doing something long before he wrote all those awesome creepy poems. They have these giant burgers named after his stories like "The Pit & Pendulum" or "The Gold-Bug", I get "Tell Tale Heart". The burgers are actually pretty great, thick and juicy with pimento cheese and bacon, even if the whole Poe themed artwork on every wall is not even a little phony. Want to tip a few pints? Will then head on over to Dunleavy's Pub. It's a cash only Irish dive bar run by a bunch of diehard Boston Red Sox fans if memory serves me correctly which completely killed me because im a Yankee fan and when you walk inside and there are Red Sox pennants and neon signs plastered all over a beach bar in South Carolina. But they serve ice cold beers in pitchers, and honest pints andb nobody gives a damn if you're still covered in sand from the beach in a Yankees hat. If you're stuck on Sullivans Island and need a solid burger and a cold beer without taking off your sandals or flip flops, those two dpits arevworth a trip even if the sight of all those wealthy beach houses makes you want to throw up.

Chilling

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Stay awhile

Splash Zone

3.9

(9 reviews)

15.6 mi

Really solid water park for kids. It's incredibly clean and very, very safe (the lifeguards are on…read moreyou constantly, but in a way that made me feel that my kid was super safe). If your kid is under 42", they cannot go on the larger tube slides (even with an adult), so be aware there are two slides they will not be able to use. It felt a bit expensive for the amount of things available, but we still stayed for about 5 hours and felt totally worth it on a hot summer days.

Came here today, to take the grandbaby for a swim, and lazy river. She's 1 1/2 so not a whole lot…read moreshe could do. Took her to the children's splash area with smaller slides, and small pool. Her mom couldn't ride down the small slide with her, which ok, not fully horrible but disappointing. We waiting 2 hours for a tube for the lazy river, never once got one. People hogged the tubes and floated for long period of time. The entrance fee 15.99 per adult is definitely not worth it. I would say maybe 10 tops.

Kids splash area

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Adrenaline Monkey

(5 reviews)

13.9 mi

Adrenaline Monkey is the best place to bring your very active kid, but also offers fun for intrepid…read moreadults. We came on Sunday when they have an adult promo access that includes a Pizza and soda. A very good deal overall The different attractions and games are very well maintained and orderly. Although, I was tired after the first 30 minutes, My 4 year old nephew had the best time of is life and kept running around and going on every slide for the full 2 hours . You do need to buy their socks and they do not accept identical socks from other similar attractions , but you get to re-use them at least when you visit again. They also do adult parties, which might be a lot of fun for groups looking for some adventure

We had my daughter's 8th birthday party here today and I was floored with how smoothly everything…read moreran. Chase was the nicest young man who got us checked in effortlessly and was so helpful when I needed to buy my daughter a T-shirt to change into. Our hostesses, Ava and Raven, were nothing short of spectacular. Our entire party was well taken care of and they were SO polite! It's not often I see teens/young adults with the work ethic I witnessed from not only them, but everyone I encountered who works there. I made a point to speak with the manager, Jamie to let her know that she was doing an incredible job with her staff. If you need a child friendly event to host I highly recommend Adrenaline Monkey. We will definitely be back!!