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Ocean Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in North Charleston, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Website & schedule oceanregimen.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (989) 392-0600
The classes they run
“In short, whether you’re a beginner or a more advanced practitioner at martial arts, I’d recommend Ocean Martial Arts.”
“This is PRIVATE training here, you are not in a group, you get individual 1 on 1 training to perfect and help you in your martial arts journey.”
“Every Saturday, students come to do sparring and jiu jitsu and it’s great interacting with the other students and applying the skills you’ve learned in your lessons.”
“If you are looking to get into martial arts or if you've competed professionally Coach D is EXACTLY what you NEED.”
“Practical self defense & private training at a group pricing… it’s a diamond in the rough!”
Other martial arts here
“I also appreciate the incorporation of different mixed martial arts into the training such as muay thai and jiu jitsu and thus I feel like the teaching is very well-rounded.”
“I also appreciate the incorporation of different mixed martial arts into the training such as muay thai and jiu jitsu and thus I feel like the teaching is very well-rounded.”
What members say
“The time I've spent training with Coach has not only been an amazing workout but I have learn a ton of technique and the reasoning behind it which is extremely helpful for me.”
“Every Saturday, students come to do sparring and jiu jitsu and it’s great interacting with the other students and applying the skills you’ve learned in your lessons.”
From the reviews
I’ve been attending Ocean Martial Arts for about a year and a half now. I’ve always been interested in self defense/martial arts. However, over the years, I have attempted to join a couple martial arts gyms, but always ended up leaving at some point.
If you are looking to get into martial arts or if you've competed professionally Coach D is EXACTLY what you NEED. The time I've spent training with Coach has not only been an amazing workout but I have learn a ton of technique and the reasoning behind it which is extremely helpful for me.
Got the chance to do some training here while I was traveling and it did not disappoint. The coach has trained and is knowledgeable in a variety of martial arts. I will be going back on my next visit to Charleston and have kept in contact with them since.
I got to train with Coach Deloe, he comes highly recommended. He is knowledgeable in his martial arts and he listens to his peoples needs. The fact that he does private lessons means you get his undivided attention. I would recommend to anyone.
New to muay thai? Start at Ocean Martial Arts
Ocean Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Ocean Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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