Charleston Taekwondo – Mount Pleasant

Charleston Taekwondo - Mount Pleasant is a Taekwondo School in Mt Pleasant, SC, located at 582 Belle Station Blvd. The school offers martial arts classes, after school programs, and camps for children ages 3 to 12 across five Charleston-area locations. It serves families by providing a safe, supportive environment to build confidence, focus, and character through fun, high-energy classes. Charleston Taekwondo was founded in 2012 at a Rec Center in Mt Pleasant by Donovan Rider. Rider began Taekwondo at age seven in Orangeburg, SC, earning his Black Belt at age ten. He was named Athlete of the Year in 2010 by USA-Taekwondo and competed at the 2012 Olympic Team Trials for the London Olympics before retiring to share his experience. The school’s Military Athlete Program follows the motto Friendship Through Sport. The Mount Pleasant location is led by Head Instructor Luke Manquen, with Operations Manager Rachael Payne and Assistant Manager Aidan Furlong. All staff members are CPR Certified. The Little Tigers program is designed for children ages 3 to 5, with 30-minute classes focusing on balance, coordination, and listening skills through drills, obstacle courses, and basic martial arts movements. Older students typically test every three months and can earn a Black Belt in approximately three years. Memberships can be cancelled with a 30-day notice, and after school memberships require a two-week notice. The school hosts day camps during school holidays and teacher work days, featuring ninja activities, games, and in-house field trips. It also offers themed parties, including dodgeball, Nerfwars, and laser tag, as well as a monthly Parent’s Night Out event on the second Friday of every month. Charleston Taekwondo is a partner with MUSC Children’s Hospital and hosts an annual charity fundraiser called Kicking For a Cure. Charleston Taekwondo - Mount Pleasant combines Donovan Rider’s competitive background with a community-focused approach to martial arts instruction in Mt Pleasant.

The school sits on Belle Station Boulevard, just a tenth of a mile from Long Point Road. It is also located near the Mount Pleasant Fire Department Station 2 and the Richard L. Jones Center.

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