Sports school · Moncks Corner, SC · reviewed since 2019
iHow 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 21 martial arts schoolsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 70%
5.0★★★★★26 Google reviews · 12 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Reviewers for the Japan Karate Institute Of Cane Bay highlight affordable pricing, flexible schedules, and a clean facility. Customers frequently praise the staff for their patience, professionalism, and ability to instill discipline and confidence in students of all ages. Recurring themes include the availability of after-school programs and seasonal camps, which parents find convenient for working schedules. The dojo is described as welcoming and fun, with instructors who make karate accessible without judgment. No negative patterns or criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 26 Google reviews (19 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 23% of reviews.
Most recent review: August 30, 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)iEach 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 satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
This companyMartial Arts Schools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Japan Karate Institute Of Cane Bay: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Japan Karate Institute Of Cane Bay: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & 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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ValueiValue · 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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MomentumiMomentum · 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.Japan Karate Institute Of Cane Bay: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 87.–
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Star ratings
26 Google reviews we collected
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5 stars26100%
4 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 19 written reviews
100%praise
Praise15100%
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Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Would recommend747%
Staff & attitude427%
Price & value213%
Quality & results17%
Honesty & trust17%
What customers talk about
We read 19 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I highly recommend this location for anyone looking to learn karate without being judged.”
“Crystal at JKI is SO nice and kind and understanding.”
“The program is affordable and the teacher does an awesome job working with kids of any age group.”
“Russ is amazing and patient with the kids and my boys genuinely look forward to going to class Everytime!”
People customers mention
Russ3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
SSamantha7 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
I enrolled my son in the after school program after hearing AMAZING reviews from coworkers and students who attended and now work at JKI. Unfortunately, due to schedule change, I had to withdraw my son from the after school program before we even started. Crystal at JKI is SO nice and kind and understanding. Not…
JJimLocal Guide · 117 reviewsiTotal 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★
Terrific place for our kids. Glad we found it. Really appreciate the after school program and summer program.
JJonathanLocal Guide · 75 reviewsiTotal 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 year ago★★★★★
Started karate classes just after moving to Summerville in Cane Bay. Our son loved it so we also signed him up for After School Karate. They pick him up from school and do games and karate until I get off work. He has so much fun, and the staff is amazing with kids. Quinn, and us, are so glad we found this place.
MMarina10 reviewsiTotal 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 year ago★★★★★
Great place! They teach the students discipline & defense. Russ and his team do a phenomenal job at this dojo.
SShannon3 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
Our experience with JKI Cane Bay has been excellent! We have been there for over a year and loving it! The staff and the students are very welcoming to everyone. The facility is well taken care of and clean. Classes are available for all ages. The owner/instructor, Senpai Russ, really cares about the children and…
LLuis3 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
Cane bay Karate is everything I expected. The program is affordable and the teacher does an awesome job working with kids of any age group. I highly recommend this location for anyone looking to learn karate without being judged.
I enrolled my son in the after school program after hearing AMAZING reviews from coworkers and students who attended and now work at JKI. Unfortunately, due to schedule change, I had to withdraw my son from the after school program before we even started. Crystal at JKI is SO nice and kind and understanding. Not only did I ask a million questions when I thought we could attend JKI, but when I had to withdraw, she was so sweet. Hopefully, once we are used to the new schedule, we will be able to attend lessons at JKI.
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Mrs. Porter, we're thrilled you've heard such positive things about JKI! We are so sorry you had to withdraw, but we hope to welcome your family back in the future.
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Andrea Driggers5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Andrea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Terrific place for our kids. Glad we found it. Really appreciate the after school program and summer program.
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you for the kind words! We love having your kids in our after-school and summer programs, and we're so glad you found us. We appreciate your support!
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Jonathan NicholsLocal Guide · 75 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Started karate classes just after moving to Summerville in Cane Bay. Our son loved it so we also signed him up for After School Karate. They pick him up from school and do games and karate until I get off work. He has so much fun, and the staff is amazing with kids. Quinn, and us, are so glad we found this place.
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Welcome to the Cane Bay community—we are so glad your family joined our dojo. Quinn is an absolute pleasure to have in our After School program, and our staff loves working with him every day. We appreciate your support!
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Marina Rivera10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our experience with JKI Cane Bay has been excellent! We have been there for over a year and loving it! The staff and the students are very welcoming to everyone. The facility is well taken care of and clean. Classes are available for all ages. The owner/instructor, Senpai Russ, really cares about the children and incorporates life lessons into learning Karate. He uses Karate to instill skills such as using logic, critical thinking, and self-control, as well as cultivating confidence, self-awareness, and teamwork and leadership skills all while being a great way to get exercise and have fun! Highly recommend JKI Cane Bay!
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Luis Vazquez3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Luis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cane bay Karate is everything I expected. The program is affordable and the teacher does an awesome job working with kids of any age group. I highly recommend this location for anyone looking to learn karate without being judged.
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Matthew Graziano4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Definitely recommend attending JKI of Cane Bay. The instructors operate with absolute professionalism and patience while instilling a culture of discipline and respect.
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Heather Reel3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I highly recommend, best karate place around! They offer so much more than just teaching karate, self discipline, builds confidence, ect! Not just for kids either, any age can join. They have Spring, Summer, Winter camps for when school is out and also early out days. They offer after school program as well! Seriously so much, you just have to check them out. Stop by and try for free... my son has been there for 7 years and LOVES it!!!🥋 Senpai Russ is an amazing teacher, his passion for karate shows in his teaching and students. His staff are so kind, welcoming and patient, please don't hesitate to go check them out. They are like family to us and we love everything they do!
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Monique DeLee3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Monique has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Japan Karate in cane bay is awesome. My son has been there for more than 3 years. He is a brown belt working his way to his red belt. Senpai Russ is awesome. I would highly recommend this place.
