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Kei Shin Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Conway, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 7–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule keishinmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (843) 231-4338
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Very professional, well-organized classes for kids of all ages and adults, family like atmosphere, where one is sincerely cared for.”
Other martial arts here
“Recently I have started taking the adult kickboxing classes with Ocean, which I also highly recommend.”
“Sensia is really nice he helps you out a lot, if you want to learn karate then go to that place you get to make new friends and learn techniques to defend yourself.”
What members say
“Very professional, well-organized classes for kids of all ages and adults, family like atmosphere, where one is sincerely cared for.”
“As a parent, I love seeing my children blossom into hardworking, honest, strong, confident individuals.”
From the reviews
Very professional, well-organized classes for kids of all ages and adults, family like atmosphere, where one is sincerely cared for. Here, people are taught respect, self-balance, discipline. Highly recommend the place! New in the area and can't wish for a better place for my son, though we did other sports before.
I’ve been going to this same school for the past 13 years of my life, Sensei Steve is amazing. He encourages the growth of children and adults not only physically but mentally. You’re taught how to respect yourself as well as others. You will grow together with your fellow classmates and form a family like bond.
My kids have been taking karate here since 2020. During the pandemic it was a great outlet for them to get physical activity and karate training. I love the small family atmosphere! My kids have enjoyed learning and making friends here.
Perfect for an "old" broken Vet like me, you're encouraged to excel, but not a high-pressure environment. The teaching is there in spades, it's up to you to learn. All shades of experience will enjoy the mat time!
New to BJJ? Start at Kei Shin Martial Arts
Kei Shin Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, 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 or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. 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, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Kei Shin Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a BJJ 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 basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, 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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