Maximize Your Potential With Charleston Taekwondo

Charleston's most Award-Winning Martial Arts program


At Charleston Taekwondo, we help kids and adults build confidence, focus, and character through fun, high-energy classes and camps. With five convenient locations and a trusted reputation, we make it easy for families to find a safe, supportive space where athletes thrive.

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About Our Studio

Charleston Taekwondo was founded in 2012 at a Rec Center in Mt Pleasant, SC by Donovan Rider. After competing at the 2012 Olympic Team Trials for the London Olympics, Donovan decided to retire from competition and share his life-changing experience of Martial Arts with his community. Through hard work, and an amazing team, Charleston Taekwondo is South Carolina’s largest and most Award-Winning Martial Arts program

The Military Athlete Program’s motto is “Friendship Through Sport” and Charleston Taekwondo shares this mantra. Our goal is to provide our students with a fun and safe outlet to build confidence and character while making friends in a positive environment. 

Charleston Taekwondo is also a proud partner with MUSC Children’s Hospital and hosts an Annual Charity Fundraiser. To date, we have raised and donated over $300,000 to our local children’s hospital.

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