National Karate MMA

National Karate MMA operates at 1119 Wappoo Rd, Suite K, in Charleston, South Carolina, with an additional location in Summerville. Tracing its organizational roots to March 1986 when it began as National Karate Institute under Marc Deschenes, the academy has served Lowcountry students for decades. Programs encompass children martial arts, teen classes, adult martial arts, and after-school programs. The school is guided by Coach Drew and business partner Coach Brian Plempel, who took over school operations in 2012 to continue its martial arts mission. The coaches bring decades of martial arts training and teaching background to provide instruction structured around practical technique, discipline, and student development. Classes emphasize reality-based martial arts training focused on real-world self-defense situations, physical conditioning, and character building. The curriculum blends traditional striking fundamentals with modern defensive tactics for students of various skill levels. Families and prospective practitioners can contact the Charleston facility to inquire about class schedules and registration.