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POD MMA
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in North Charleston, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $25 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule podmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 704-5265
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 PM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 12 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The students at the gym are all friendly and safe to spar with.”
“If you feel like you have that fighter spirit, come join.”
Other martial arts here
“I'm so happy I found POD MMA as it's been an absolute pleasure to learn from Brad and Brian.”
“The way he breaks down technique provides a very practical judo education.”
What members say
“Who wouldn’t want to train with the best Judo coach in SC? Family friendly, great group of dudes and dudettes, and be ready to go home with a new skill💪🏼”
“It's an incredibly welcoming environment and Brad is great at teaching to your abilities and level.”
“The way he breaks down technique provides a very practical judo education.”
From the reviews
I just moved here from Miami and am enjoying training under 6x national champ Brad Bolen. The way he breaks down technique provides a very practical judo education. The students at the gym are all friendly and safe to spar with.
Brad is the best judo instructor around. I've been taking lessons from Brad for a few months now, and I love judo more and more each time. Brad's instruction is top-knotch.
Man... First day was amazin, I actually had a great time with the team. They actually take their time with teaching you everything you would never think about doing in a situation. If you feel like you have that fighter spirit, come join. And everybody that knows me, come on by so I can smash you. Lol... Nah...
I'm visiting from Seattle and reached out to Brad ahead of my trip to ask about attending classes for a few days. I'm so happy I found POD MMA as it's been an absolute pleasure to learn from Brad and Brian. It's an incredibly welcoming environment and Brad is great at teaching to your abilities and level.
Your first muay thai class at POD MMA
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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