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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Tennessee

12 of the 590 martial arts schools we track in Tennessee have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Tennessee page.

12schools
8cities
590schools statewide

This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

Knoxville 3

  1. Inayan School of Eskrima

    4701 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912

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  2. Master Booe's Karate Kidz

    144 S Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923-5223

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Musei no Tora Bujinkan

    7544 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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Nashville 3

  1. KSA Martial Academy

    4910 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3413

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Music City Hapkido

    Ksa Martial Academy, 4910 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3413

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Shaolin Concepts School of Martial Arts

    902 Hart Ln, Nashville, TN 37216-2626

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Bartlett 1

  1. Chilcutt's Memphis Martial Arts

    7124 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133-8959

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Brentwood 1

  1. Elite Martial Arts

    6940 Moores Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027

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Chattanooga 1

  1. Carl Yap's Center for Martial Arts

    5228 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37343-3955

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Clarksville 1

  1. Bowen Combative Arts Academy

    1010 Progress Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040-5329

    12pm - 2pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
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Memphis 1

  1. Dog Brothers Martial Arts Memphis

    1 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103-2104

    TUESDAYS 6pm

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
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Mt Juliet 1

  1. V.I.P. Martial Arts Academy

    490 Industrial Dr, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-3095

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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Good to know

How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Tennessee can browse 12 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Tennessee should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 12 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.