BGR8 Martial Arts Karate for Kids & Self-Defense Classes in Irmo

BGr8 Martial Arts is amazing. The instructors are top notch and the atmosphere is professional, inviting and extremely friendly. The kids (and adults) have a blast in class while also learning some of the most important skills in life like discipline, control, self defense, and above all, confidence. We reside in Blythewood but are happy to make the drive to Irmo multiple times per week to be a part of the BGr8 Martial Arts Family!

My son Walker has been here almost 5 years. He is a 2nd Degree Blackbelt. He started at 4 years old and has accomplished so much. He is now playing Baseball as well and the speed and shape he is in from doing Karate can definitely be seen. He is in the Academic Gifted Program at school as well which I owe to Karate. This has helped him focus. We will be here for years to come!!!

This place is amazing. I've been going here for a little over a month now. I've always wanted to learn martial arts and boost my cardio due to the fact that I only like to lift weights. I dedicate so much to this place. I go each and every day with a positive attitude and always leave feeling like I learned something that day . The instructors here are serious about their martial arts and make you feel cared for and appreciated. It's like a big family coming together to learn a martial art. I even enrolled my son here just recently. They are even amazing with kids! My son feels happy from the moment he goes in to the minute he steps out. They are very dedicated to the children as well as the adults. They make sure that you are noticed for your hard work and effort. I will continue my journey of martial arts here and so will my son.

Mr. Jerry is great with the kids. He teachers them respect for themselves and others on top of teaching them self defense.My 3 Grandsons love going to this Karate School and I would highly recommend it to others. Thank you BGR8T for all you do for these kids

We only been going for a short time and my kids love it along with myself. We all love Mr. Jerry. After every class when we get home and until we go to bed you can hear the kids practicing throughout the house.

We went to the BGr8 school in Lake Carolina before it closed. Our kids loved their instructor so much that they didn't want to do karate anymore unless it was at BGr8 in Irmo. We drive from NE Columbia 3 times a week just because they love the instructors. Now my wife and oldest are doing jiujitsu there with the other two. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for BGr8 staff, my two youngest may have stopped their black belt quest at 3 belts away from testing for black. We are ecstatic that we can still go because martial arts has helped our children grow immensely.