Japan Karate Institute James Island
About
The Japan Karate Institute James Island offers both karate and MMA training in a professionally run, family-oriented environment. The gym focuses on teaching self-defense skills while emphasizing important life lessons like discipline and ethics. Instructors work with students of all ages, from young children to adults, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and individuals alike.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the patient and gifted instructors, particularly Sensei Mixon and Sensei Theraun, who excel at working with both children and adults. Parents highlight positive behavioral changes in their kids and note that children have the best time training here. Adult students report achieving personal goals like increased strength and confidence, and appreciate how the program teaches both self-defense and important life lessons like discipline. Multiple reviewers describe it as a fantastic, family-oriented experience that they highly recommend to others.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Shara Gunawan
7 months ago
Mr. Mixon the sensei very kindly helped me with my car problem! He’s a living proof that there are still a lot of good people out there that would help a stranger in need! Would be interested to check out this place to train sometime! :)
Marcus Baldino
a year ago
The Japanese Karate Institute is absolutely professionally ran and family orientated. Great place to learn karate and ethics. My kids have the best time there.
Katie Dahlheim
8 years ago
My kids have been doing karate at this dojo for nearly two years, and we have had a great experience. Sensei Mixon is a wonderful instructor, and is especially patient with the littlest ninjas. I would recommend this program to any parents thinking of starting your children in karate.
Tee Lawton
5 years ago
This has been a god-send for my daughter & I. We have been coming for a little over a month and I must say I am highly satisfied. The instructors are amazing especially with the children! They not only teach self defense but they teach life lessons as well, discipline being the biggest lesson. I have seen a drastic turn around with my daughter due to her coming here. For myself, I’m learning a great deal and the instructors are extremely patient. I highly recommend Japan Karate Institute for you and your little ones! I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Avari McHenry
8 years ago
I, along with six of my siblings ranging in ages 5-14, have been training at JKI for about a year now and I can easily say it has been a fantastic experience for all of us. When I first began my training, I had set a goal to become stronger and more confident in myself, and within a year, that and more has been achieved. Sensei Theraun is incredibly gifted in training all of us, and I am excited to continue learning more and more.
Contact
915 Folly Rd Suite R, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:30 AM, 5:00 – 5:30 PM, 5:45 – 7:45 PM
Thursday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed