Japan Karate Institute West Ashley

Japan Karate Institute West Ashley For over 40 years,
Japan Karate Institute West Ashley has built confidence, discipline, leadership, and self-defense skills for ages 5 –94. Join us today !

Join our family-friendly karate community and grow stronger in mind, body, and spirit!

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of the Founder of Japan Karate Institute, Shihan Dale Coker. In 1985, h...
10/07/2026

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of the Founder of Japan Karate Institute, Shihan Dale Coker. In 1985, he founded Nippon Kokusai Karate Center and in 1995 he established Japan Karate Institute in West Ashley. He will be missed by his wife, Jaow, his sons Jonathan and Joseph and his JKI family around the world. Memorial Service information will be posted soon. Osu

10/07/2026

❤️ Why Families Choose JKI

Families want more than another activity on the calendar. They want something that helps kids build confidence, discipline and resilience while staying active — and something parents can feel good about.

That is what we work to provide every day at Japan Karate Institute West Ashley.

For more than 40 years, Japan Karate Institute has helped Charleston-area students become stronger, more confident and m...
10/06/2026

For more than 40 years, Japan Karate Institute has helped Charleston-area students become stronger, more confident and more disciplined.

We offer:

🥋 Little Ninjas for ages 4–6
🥋 Evening karate for ages 5 and older
🥋 Adults-only classes
🥋 Family karate
🚌 After School Karate with free transportation
☀️ Seasonal camps and school-break programs

Whether you want an activity for your child, a fitness program for yourself or something your family can enjoy together, there is a place for you at JKI West Ashley.

Message us and start with a free trial class!

10/06/2026

⚡ Class Energy

Karate class is movement, focus, effort and encouragement all happening at once. Students sweat, learn, laugh, improve and leave with a goal for the next class.

Come feel the energy at Japan Karate Institute West Ashley.

10/05/2026

❓ Karate FAQ: Do I need to be athletic?

No. You do not need to be flexible, fast or already in shape to start karate. Training is where you build those things.

Beginners start where they are and improve from there.

Message JKI West Ashley and come try a class.

10/04/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Challenge

Try this today: set one family goal for the week and hold each other accountable. It can be fitness, focus, reading, chores — anything that helps everyone improve together.

That same teamwork is what makes Family Karate such a great experience.

Looking for a positive way to get your child away from the screen?Karate gives children something technology cannot:🥋 Re...
10/03/2026

Looking for a positive way to get your child away from the screen?

Karate gives children something technology cannot:

🥋 Real-world confidence
🤝 Face-to-face friendships
💪 Physical fitness
🎯 Goals they can work toward
🧠 Focus and self-control
👏 Encouragement from instructors who care

At Japan Karate Institute West Ashley, children do more than stay busy—they develop skills that can help them at home, at school and throughout life.

Message us today to schedule a free trial class.

10/03/2026

🥋 Kids: Don’t Give Up

One of the most important lessons in karate is learning what to do when something is hard: keep working.

Students learn that mistakes are part of progress and that improvement comes from effort, patience and persistence.

Those are lessons worth carrying everywhere.

10/02/2026

🔥 2 Weeks for $29

There is no better way to know if karate is right for you or your child than to step onto the floor and try it.

Get 2 weeks of training for $29 at Japan Karate Institute West Ashley. Beginners are welcome.

Message us now to book your trial.

What if your family could exercise, learn and grow stronger together?Family Karate at Japan Karate Institute West Ashley...
10/01/2026

What if your family could exercise, learn and grow stronger together?

Family Karate at Japan Karate Institute West Ashley gives parents and children an activity they can share—without separate teams, travel schedules or weekends spent driving to tournaments.

Together, your family can build:

🥋 Confidence
💪 Fitness
🎯 Focus
🤝 Respect
❤️ Stronger family connections

Beginners are welcome. No previous martial-arts experience is needed.

Message us to schedule a free trial class for your whole family!

Address

1954 Ashley River Road . Ste B
Charleston, SC
29407

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 7:30pm
Thursday 8am - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 11am

Telephone

(843) 763-9661

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