Charleston Self Defense Academy West Ashley
About
Savannah Highway Charleston Self Defense Academy West Ashley
Charleston Self Defense Academy West Ashley on Savannah Highway runs a deep multi-discipline curriculum covering Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Aikido and Karate, with a Little Dragons kids entry and structured classes from age 10 and up.
Kids Judo and Multi-Style Martial Arts
Multi-discipline kids program with judo as a core offering. Programs include:
- Little Dragons (younger kids)
- Kids Judo
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Kids Karate
- Kids Aikido
- Boxing and Muay Thai (older kids)
- Adult classes across all disciplines
What's Included
- Mats and rental gi for trial classes
- Coach-led drilling across grappling, striking and traditional arts
- Belt-rank progression
- Small kid-class ratios
- Two Charleston-area locations (West Ashley + North Charleston)
Experience
Unusual breadth of disciplines under one roof - Judo + BJJ grappling, Boxing + Muay Thai striking, plus traditional Aikido and Karate. Family-friendly approach across all ages. Younger kids work on basic technique through games (Little Dragons); older kids choose discipline focus or rotate across grappling, striking and traditional tracks.
Age Groups
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