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Gabel Martial Arts - Carnes Crossroads

Martial arts school · Moncks Corner, SC · reviewed since 2024

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%91+57.8Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 21 martial arts schoolsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 30%
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · 14 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.88★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Gabel Martial Arts - Carnes Crossroads at a glance

Google reviewers rate Gabel Martial Arts 4.9 out of 5 based on 116 reviews, highlighting flexible scheduling, clean facilities, and instructors who provide patient support for children of various ages and abilities. Common themes include improved student confidence, structured discipline, and effective communication regarding curriculum and events. One recurring criticism involves the after-school program, where parents reported insufficient supervision of student interactions, while another noted that building capacity limits prevented family members from attending belt advancement ceremonies.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 116 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 116 Google reviews (112 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 8, 2026.
  • Service: Martial Arts School serving Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other martial arts schools

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction91Reliability86Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 91 (median 99)Reliability: 86 (median 98)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 87)
This companyMartial Arts Schools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Gabel Martial Arts - Carnes Crossroads: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Gabel Martial Arts - Carnes Crossroads: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
86
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 90.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Gabel Martial Arts - Carnes Crossroads: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Gabel Martial Arts - Carnes Crossroads: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
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Star ratings

116 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11297%
  • 4 stars22%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star22%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 112 written reviews

  • Praise8599%
  • Complaints11%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3440%
  • Would recommend2833%
  • Quality & results89%
  • Price & value78%
  • Speed & response33%
  • Communication33%
  • Honesty & trust33%

What customers talk about

We read 112 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely wants the best for the students!”
  • “the instructors are awesome and would 100% recommend this school to anyone who wants to start”
  • “bel, the owner, has an impressive list of credentials and has done a great job building a team of knowledgeable instructors that accommodate all types…”
  • “We recently had my daughter’s birthday party here and it was totally worth it!”
  • “We started basic then went to VIP quickly because how much our kids have grown and enjoyed the program.”
  • “…ves it and they are all great clean place great staff and even better communication thankful for the after school program they offer great prices all…”
  • “Honestly the best place I have found for my daughter she absolutely loves it and they are all great clean place great staff and even better communicat…”

People customers mention

  • Terrence 13 reviews
  • Taekwondo 11 reviews
  • Terrance 10 reviews
  • Summerville 4 reviews
  • Jeremiah 4 reviews
  • Anna 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Sarah4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

I can’t express enough positive things about this place. My four-year-old absolutely loves going to Little Dragon. Seeing him so excited to go just makes my day! The staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely wants the best for the students!

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King7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

The staff at GMA are wonderful. My 4-year-old was very nervous at first, but Master Gabel and the encouraging staff were there to support him. He eventually opened up and loves going to Taekwondo now!

Customer photo from King's review
Crystal3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

My child enjoys going to Gabel Martial Arts. She is learning so much and also how to defend herself, discipline and so much more! The staff and instructors are great!

Nichole3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

If you’re looking for a great Summer Camp for your kiddos, Gabel Martial Arts is the perfect place! We signed our son up for 1 week to see if he’d like it, and he ended up going for the rest of the summer! There’s a fun and exciting theme each week that keeps the kids engaged. There’s also a field trip every Friday…

Leeza3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Our family joined Gabel Martial Arts in February of this year and we have enjoyed every class ! The location is convenient and easy to get to and the building is always clean. The schedule is super flexible and meets the crazy needs of our family. Master Gabel, the owner, has an impressive list of credentials and…

Maddie6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

My son absolutely loves his classes. All the instructors are patient and so kind. My son has ADHD and they work with him SOOOOOOO well. I recommend Gabels to everyone

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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DASIA VLOGS5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews DASIA has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome class super easy

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to continuing to make class fun and exciting for you and hope to help you to black belt and beyond! :-)

Sarah Hsu4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I can’t express enough positive things about this place. My four-year-old absolutely loves going to Little Dragon. Seeing him so excited to go just makes my day! The staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely wants the best for the students!

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you so much for your amazing review. We love hearing about students being excited to learn and grow. We are excited to continue to help your son to black belt and beyond! :-)

King Lam7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews King has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The staff at GMA are wonderful. My 4-year-old was very nervous at first, but Master Gabel and the encouraging staff were there to support him. He eventually opened up and loves going to Taekwondo now!

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you so much for your kind review. We love hearing about students who might have started a little shy, but came out of their shell as a result of training. We love having your son in our program and look forward to helping him to black belt and beyond! :-)

Crystal Puebla3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My child enjoys going to Gabel Martial Arts. She is learning so much and also how to defend herself, discipline and so much more! The staff and instructors are great!

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you so much for your kind review. We love hearing about students growing and learning as a result of training. We look forward to continuing to help your daughter to black belt and beyond!

Nichole President3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nichole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

If you’re looking for a great Summer Camp for your kiddos, Gabel Martial Arts is the perfect place! We signed our son up for 1 week to see if he’d like it, and he ended up going for the rest of the summer! There’s a fun and exciting theme each week that keeps the kids engaged. There’s also a field trip every Friday that comes to the facility. The staff is friendly and communication is great! Start planning now for next summer! You won’t regret it!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you very much for your kind review. We strive to make our facility a place that everyone feels safe and has fun regardless of which program they attend. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed summer camp and we look forward to helping you again next summer :-)

Casey Babson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Casey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

*updated* (2025) We have three kids at Gabel Martial Arts and have been at this location since it opened. We have participated in classes, events and even summer camp! My children are in Little Dragons, Beginner, and Advanced classes respectively. The Little Dragons class is the perfect 30-minute for my 5 year old, and the older kids have really grown in their levels. The instructors balance fun with discipline and handle every personality with ease, a wide scope of which my children challenge them with. The staff bring great knowledge and energy, and Master Gabel adds focus and experience. A fantastic place for kids to learn! *Updating summer 2026- now 3 of my 4 kids AND myself are students here! We appreciate the self defense techniques and expanded family classes that have been added as the studio has grown in this newer location. We recently had my daughter’s birthday party here and it was totally worth it! I worried an hour would feel too short, but the kids had a blast with the activities and mini taekwondo class. The instructors handled everything—decorations, paper products, drinks and cake, party flow, and cleanup—so we could actually enjoy the party. My daughter even got to cut her cake with a sword! There’s no time for opening presents, which we knew ahead of time, but the hour was packed with fun and didn’t feel too short at all.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for your kind review. Our team works hard to blend fun and excitement with being a structured learning environment. We want our students to know that hard work can be both fun and rewarding. We look forward to helping your children to black belt and beyond! :-)

Leeza Windsor3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leeza has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our family joined Gabel Martial Arts in February of this year and we have enjoyed every class ! The location is convenient and easy to get to and the building is always clean. The schedule is super flexible and meets the crazy needs of our family. Master Gabel, the owner, has an impressive list of credentials and has done a great job building a team of knowledgeable instructors that accommodate all types of learners. Everyone there is supportive and kind and encourages all the students to be the same way!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you very much for your kind review. We love hearing about people enjoying our program. Our team works hard to consistently level up their skills as teachers and martial artist so that they can be the best they can be. We want everyone person (staff included) to feel like they are constantly learning and growing. We look forward to continuing to help you to black belt and beyond!

Maddie Morin6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maddie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My son absolutely loves his classes. All the instructors are patient and so kind. My son has ADHD and they work with him SOOOOOOO well. I recommend Gabels to everyone

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for your kind review. We love hearing about people having a fun time in our program. The classes are designed to be action packed so that there is always a new opportunity to learn something and grow. We look forward to continuing to help your son to black belt and beyond! :-)

Candice Majors9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Candice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Both of my sons really enjoy it here. They love coming home after class and showing us what they learned. The classes are fit for all ages so now even I enjoy taking class with my sons! Master Gabel is so great at teaching things in a way to understand what you’re doing and the rest of the staff is knowledgeable, helpful and fun!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you very much for your kind review. We work hard to blend excitement with a structured learning facility. We want our students to learn a lot and have fun doing it. We look forward to continuing to help your sons to black belt and beyond! :-)

Renay S.Local Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Renay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My daughter’s been attending for about a year now. Although she’s not in love with taekwondo like she is with dance class, it’s been a great experience so far because it provides structure and discipline.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for sharing this! We completely understand that every child has different passions, and we love that she has found something she really enjoys in dance. We’re grateful that Gabel Martial Arts can also be a positive part of her journey by helping build structure, discipline, confidence, and other skills she can carry with her wherever her passions take her. Thank you for trusting us with her over the past year—we truly appreciate having your family as part of our GMA family!

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