I've been looking for a place like this for my kids! I have a 10-year-old daughter and a…read more13-year-old boy who eagerly need more physical fitness in their life. I was looking for some type of martial arts besides karate so I tried this spot out. Right right away they gave me one week of Jujitsu and MMA classes for free. After the first day my children were hooked! I was surprised to see so many families and adults participating here because it is located in the Omni fitness gym. At first it was a little hard to find but as soon as I walked in the door I knew exactly where to go because of the boxing ring, octagon, stand up punching bags and matted floor that took half of the facility. The staff is amazing! The couple that are the main instructors are very good with children and they maintain a high level of discipline. They have other assistant instructors that help out and who look to be in very good shape and are in the amateur fighting business. They have boxing classes, kickboxing classes mixed martial arts, jujitsu and other classes for both kids and adults. Both of my children signed up for one month of MMA and jujitsu twice a week from 5-630 pm for $190. I thought this was an unbelievable deal and my kids are absolutely worn out and hungry at the end. I so glad I found this place.

My kids have been going to Beaufort MMA for over a year now and absolutely love it. Sensei Abe and…read moreSensei Brittany are amazing in their patience with all their kids while still demanding discipline and obedience that makes it fun, enjoyable and engaging for children of all ages and skill. My kids look forward to coming to MMA always! The Beaufort MMA Senseis' abilities to build children up with confidence has worked wonders on my middle son who went from shying away from every situation and being timid to a child filled enough with confidence in himself that he willing engages and participates in tasks with others in all aspects of his life. My two sons went from being bullied and unsure of people and situations to being confident in making good choices to stand up for themselves and others to deescalate situations in the least confrontational way.

Excellent classes by Joel and Curtis. Not only do you get a great workout, but it's also an…read moreexcellent stress reliever so glad to have kickboxing in the boro!

Had a great first class with Coach Joel! And it was my first time doing a kickboxing class! The…read morecoaching for a first timer was exactly what I needed!!! Be sure to schedule your class as soon as possible!

Overall the gym is dirty and has broken ripped and old equipment. Free weight area reeks of urine…read more I didn't use childcare but looking in the toys were nonexistent and the room looked like it has not been swept or mopped in months.

Foundry Gymnastics Review - AVOID This Gym at All Costs! I…read morecannot stress this enough--do not send your child to Foundry Gymnastics. My experience with them was a complete disaster, and I want to save other parents from making the same mistake. Here's why you should stay as far away from this gym as possible: 1. Unqualified Coaches Before you even think about enrolling your child, take the time to watch the classes. The coaches at Foundry Gymnastics are incredibly inexperienced, often chosen from the parents sitting in the gym, rather than based on actual qualifications. When my daughter was on the pre-team, the coaching was inconsistent, unstructured, and clearly lacked knowledge. Instead of qualified professionals leading the kids, we saw teenage girls who were barely qualified to run a class. 2. Dangerous Gym Conditions The conditions at Foundry are downright appalling. The equipment is unsafe--the spring floors have rusty nails literally poking through them, and the mats are filthy. It's shocking that the gym hasn't taken any real steps to address these issues, especially considering the potential risks to the children's safety. 3. Misleading Promises of Coaching My daughter was on the pre-team for a year and was eventually promoted to the competition team. We were led to believe that she would get more one-on-one coaching from the head coach--but that couldn't have been further from the truth. The head coach was hardly ever there, and when she was, she barely offered any constructive coaching. Everything the girls learned in pre-team had to be re-taught, as the skills were not properly taught in the first place. 4. Toxic Coaching Environment The real nightmare came with the competition team. The head coach's behavior is appalling. Instead of nurturing the kids and providing constructive feedback, she resorts to yelling and belittling the gymnasts. The kids often ended up cryingand feeling worthless because of her harsh and abusive approach. She would scream at them, telling them they weren't good enough to compete and threaten to pull them from the team without offering any real coaching or guidance. It was emotionally damaging to the kids. 5. Poor Management & Lack of Accountability When I raised my concerns to the gym manager and the head coach, I was essentially told that the head coach didn't want to work with the level 3 girls because of parental issues--basically, she didn't want to be challenged by concerned parents. Instead of addressing the coaching problems, I was told to keep the parents off her back. The owner was also unprofessional about financial matters--I paid all the competition fees on time, and the gym owner held my check for over a month. When I requested a refund for the fees I'd paid, the owner only offered me credit towards another class at the gym, which was completely unacceptable given the situation. 6. High Turnover & Toxic Culture The competition team is tiny--and there's a reason for that. Most of the kids either leave or quit due to the lack of proper coaching and the toxic environment. The gym claims to have a "No Bully Zone," but that's a complete joke. The real bullying is coming from the head coach, who fosters a hostile, unhealthy environment where the kids feel worthless and unappreciated. Conclusion: Save Your Money & Time If you care about your child's well-being, DO NOT send them to Foundry Gymnastics. The dangerous gym conditions, incompetent coaching staff, and toxic environment are not worth the money or emotional toll. I've removed my daughter from this gym, and I regret ever enrolling her there. Please, do yourself and your child a favor--look for a gym that actually cares about its athletes and creates a positive, safe, and supportive environment. Foundry Gymnastics is anything but that.

This is an excellent gym for learning mixed martial arts. It is led and owned by a veteran of the…read moreUS Navy who is totally committed to his gym, winning multiple awards and championships. This is A great locally owned business centrally located in Summerville.

The lowball reviews seem a little simplistic . I've known Dwight for a number of years now, and…read moretook his classes until I was in a wreck. He's an awesome instructor and knows how to run a business. He supports the community from law enforcement to women's defense, to fund raisers supporting the military. As with any business that has a monthly membership, it's assumed you're attending unless you cancel your membership in person. Even Planet Fitness requires you to cancel in person. Instruction-wise, he's had a number of students go on to win first place at the many competitions he requires his students to attend before being promoted to a new belt. You don't have to compete at all of the competitions, but you do need to compete at one. I'm good with this because a competition is the only place a fighter can fight a total stranger, which is usually the main reason a person wants to get into a self defense class in the first place. He teaches legitimate self-defense. This isn't an after-school self esteem building school for your kid. Whether you're a child or an adult, you're going to be fighting each other and learning how to put knuckles on foreheads.

As completely new to the world of martial arts, I really appreciate the staff for taking the time…read moreto answer my questions and help me understand. My child is enjoying karate so much. I think he has found "his sport". Thank you Pooler karate.

My 4 year old son attends here 2x a week and the instructors are great with him. He is never bored…read moreand their routine is something he got used to easily. He's done well since enrolling him and I'm glad we came here. There's a wide variety of classes for children and adults. We love it here :)

My family has been training at Champions Training Center for years now and let me tell you we…read moreabsolutely love it! The new location in Piccadilly Square is great and they are in the process of expanding even more. The confidence I see in my children is amazing and their kids program produce great well rounded competitors. I highly suggest you go in try a free class and start your martial arts journey today!

Packed classes - people of all levels - best workout!…read more Professional staff - hard work but fun 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!

I went for the 6 week Women's empowerment session and it was amazing. I have tried multiple other…read moregyms and this one made me the most comfortable. You will learn so much and the instructors cater to all ages, backgrounds and experience levels. It is such a worthwhile investment for all women. I highly recommend trying the 6 week Women's empowerment session and joining other classes. You will find such a safe and welcoming environment!

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.