SC Martial Arts

South Carolina Martial Arts (SCMA) is a membership organization based in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving local practitioners and people interested in beginning martial arts. Founded to offer high-quality training in a traditional, less-commercial setting, SCMA brings together respectful, like-minded members for small-group practice. Its main disciplines are Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Hapkido, with opportunities to explore other traditional and mixed martial arts, including Wushu, Muay Thai, Kenpo, and kickboxing.

Training may include stretching and flexibility work, kicking and punching drills, conditioning, coordination exercises, forms or kata, practical self-defense techniques, and supervised sparring for eligible ranks. The organization welcomes experienced practitioners and considers beginners with a genuine interest on a case-by-case basis. Membership is currently offered at no cost, with no recurring monthly fees or contracts. Members can attend scheduled meetups on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings, while private individual and group lessons are available as optional services. SCMA emphasizes courtesy, focus, humility, and discipline in a friendly atmosphere, and provides access to private training facilities as well as public training options.