This section lists martial arts dojos offering structured karate training programs for preschoolers, youth, and adults. Schools featured here teach traditional styles such as Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, or Wado-Ryu, focusing on kata, sparring, and self-defense drills. Monthly tuition typically ranges from $100 to $220, with options for trial classes before enrolling.
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Broadway Family Karate
2902 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918-1877
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Martial Arts America Knoxville
10420 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922-3191
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Master Booe's Karate Kidz
144 S Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923-5223
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KSA Martial Academy
4910 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3413
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Music City Hapkido
Ksa Martial Academy, 4910 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3413
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Nashville Karate Academy
6601 Sugar Valley Dr, Nashville, TN 37211-7091
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Moerushin Aikido Dojo
11925 US-70, Arlington, TN 38002-4348
Thursdays 6-7:30pm
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USA Karate
5780 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN 38002-5982
Bartlett 2
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Chilcutt's Memphis Martial Arts
7124 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133-8959
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USA Karate
2819 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett, TN 38134-4529
Memphis 2
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Bei Shaolin Kung Fu Institute
3758 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122-3722
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USA Karate
1645 Bonnie Ln, Memphis, TN 38016-1200
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Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate
1820 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-3218
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Bushido School of Karate
1911 Business Campus Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-5537
Antioch 1
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O'Riley Karate Centers
2444 Morris Gentry Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013-2072
Monday to Thursday - 10 AM
Atoka 1
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USA Karate Atoka
10992 Highway 51 S, Atoka, TN 38004-4928
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Cookeville Aikido
2990 Hwy 70 E, Cookeville, TN 38506, Cookeville, TN 38506
Kids' Classes M-Th 5:30pm-6:30pm, Adult Aikido Sun, Mon, Wed 6:30pm-8pm, Adult Kempo Karate Tue, Thu 6:30pm-8pm
Dandridge 1
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Fusion Martial Arts
680 Meeting St E, Dandridge, TN 37725-5001
Farragut 1
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Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts
10961 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934-2932
Franklin 1
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Family First Martial Arts Training Centers
119 Seaboard Ln Ste 401, Franklin, TN 37067
Gallatin 1
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Impact Martial Arts Gallatin
840 N Blue Jay Way, Gallatin, TN 37066-5290
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USA Karate
2037 Exeter Rd, Germantown, TN 38138-3937
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Bob Bass Shotokan Karate Center
1314K US-45, Henderson, TN 38340
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights 7-8 PM
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Zimmermann Karate Schools
28 Swan Ave, Hohenwald, TN 38462
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Olson's Martial Arts Academy
316 Marketplace Blvd, Johnson City, TN 37604-2595
Mon 11am-8:30pm, Tue 11am-8:30pm, Wed 11am-8:30pm, Thu 11am-8:30pm, Fri 4pm-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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Wado Ryu of Lexington TN
30 W Church St, Lexington, TN 38351
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USA Karate
7844 Church St, Millington, TN 38053-2403
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Resolute Martial Arts and Fitness
1135 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6442
Powell 1
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The Wheeler Academy
3553 W Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849-4739
Smyrna 1
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O'Riley Karate Centers
12976 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167-6300
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Family First Martial Arts of Spring Hill
3015 Belshire Way, Spring Hill, TN 37174
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Good to know
How much do karate classes typically cost per month?
Monthly tuition averages between $100 and $220 for 2 to 3 sessions per week. Expect additional expenses including uniform purchases ($40 to $80) and belt promotion test fees ($30 to $75 per rank exam).
At what age can children start taking karate classes?
Most martial arts schools accept children starting at age 4 or 5 in dedicated preschool programs. These introductory classes focus on core motor skills, discipline, and basic balance rather than contact sparring.
How long does it take to earn a black belt in karate?
Earning a 1st degree black belt (Shodan) typically requires 3 to 5 years of regular training attending 2 to 3 classes weekly. Progress depends on passing formal rank evaluations (kyu testing) held every 3 to 6 months.
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 31 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 31 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.