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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Tennessee

47 of the 692 martial arts schools we track in Tennessee have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Tennessee page.

47schools
24cities
692schools statewide

This section lists martial arts studios offering dedicated self-defense instruction for adults and specialized women's safety courses. Programs range from single-day weekend workshops covering practical escape tactics to ongoing weekly classes focused on situational awareness and physical response. Before booking, confirm whether the curriculum focuses on scenario-based real-world defense or standard sport martial arts techniques.

Nashville 7

  1. Executive Martial Arts

    6410 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209-2970

    Tue, Thu 5pm-8pm, rest by appointment

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Nashville

  2. Legion Jiu Jitsu / Checkmat West Nashville

    7741 US-70S, Nashville, TN 37221

    Sat 8am-12pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Nashville

  3. Legion Jiu Jitsu Nashville

    1056 E Trinity Ln, Nashville, TN 37216-3005

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  4. Nashville Karate Academy

    6601 Sugar Valley Dr, Nashville, TN 37211-7091

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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  5. Taekwondo 101

    992 Davidson Dr Ste 103, Nashville, TN 37205

    Monday: 5:00 pm

    Karate / taekwondo
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  6. Nashville MMA Training Camp

    1504 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-3602

    MMA
    Call Website All Nashville

  7. Academy of Personal Protection & Security

    2611 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214-2402

    TUES - SAT | 9AM - 5PM

    Call Website All Nashville

Knoxville 6

  1. Battle Rock Krav Maga

    4620 Old Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37918-1588

    Mon 7:30pm-8:30pm, Thu 7:30pm-8:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Martial Arts America Knoxville

    10420 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922-3191

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Knoxville

  3. Stephen Strouss Taekwondo

    1505 Downtown West Blvd SW, Knoxville, TN 37919-5407

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Knoxville

  4. Musei no Tora Bujinkan

    7544 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  5. Progressive Martial Arts Academy

    215 Center Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922-2112

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  6. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

    9111 Executive Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923

    Kids classes
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Franklin 4

  1. Honor Martial Arts

    150 Front St, Franklin, TN 37064-5171

    Monday 5:00 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Franklin

  2. Fortis Self-Defense

    112 Rand Pl, Franklin, TN 37064-5531

    Mon - Thurs 6 - 8 PM

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Franklin

  3. Conrad Jones Karate

    215 Gothic Ct, Franklin, TN 37067-8313

    Karate / taekwondo
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  4. Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin

    3046 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064-7429

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Franklin

Memphis 3

  1. Bei Shaolin Kung Fu Institute

    3758 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122-3722

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Midtown Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu

    416 N Cleveland St, Memphis, TN 38104

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Memphis

  3. Endurance Krav Maga

    2561 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112-2613

    Call Website All Memphis

Mt Juliet 3

  1. V.I.P. Martial Arts Academy

    490 Industrial Dr, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-3095

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Mt Juliet

  2. Mount Juliet Taekwondo inc

    360 Industrial Dr, Mt Juliet, TN 37122

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Mt Juliet Taekwondo

    5001 Market Pl, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-2869

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mt Juliet

Alcoa 2

  1. FITBJJ

    427 Marilyn Ln, Alcoa, TN 37701-2118

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Alcoa

  2. New Era Martial Arts

    232 S Calderwood St, Alcoa, TN 37701-2120

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Alcoa

Cleveland 2

  1. Pope's Martial Arts Academy

    200 Paul Huff Pkwy NW, Cleveland, TN 37312

    Mon 11am-7pm, Tue 11am-8pm, Wed 11am-7pm, Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-12pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Cleveland

  2. Self Defense Solutions

    2260 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Cleveland

Murfreesboro 2

  1. Legion Jiu Jitsu Murfreesboro

    627 Patterson Ave Ste C, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

    Sat 8am-12pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  2. Stevens Family TaeKwonDo

    805 Commercial Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Murfreesboro

Oak Ridge 2

  1. Resolute Martial Arts and Fitness

    1135 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6442

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Oak Ridge

  2. Progressive Martial Arts Academy - Oak Ridge

    1375 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6446

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Oak Ridge

Smyrna 2

  1. O'Riley Karate Centers

    12976 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167-6300

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. ADG Jiu-Jitsu

    555 Almaville Rd, Smyrna, TN 37167-4264

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Smyrna

Antioch 1

  1. O'Riley Karate Centers

    2444 Morris Gentry Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013-2072

    Monday to Thursday - 10 AM

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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Arlington 1

  1. Moerushin Aikido Dojo

    11925 US-70, Arlington, TN 38002-4348

    Thursdays 6-7:30pm

    Karate / 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
    Call Website All Bartlett

Clarksville 1

  1. Bowen Combative Arts Academy

    1010 Progress Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040-5329

    12pm - 2pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Clarksville

Dyersburg 1

  1. Dogwoodbjj

    825 E Court St, Dyersburg, TN 38024-4830

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Dyersburg

Farragut 1

  1. Rock Solid Tactics

    10961 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934

    Mon - 05:00 pm

    BJJ / grappling
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Fayetteville 1

  1. CKS Martial Arts International Fayetteville

    2715 Huntsville Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334-7362

    Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Karate / taekwondo
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Gallatin 1

  1. Global Martial Arts Center

    509 Garnet Ct, Gallatin, TN 37066-3982

    Mon-Fri 8am-7:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Gallatin

Hendersonville 1

  1. Legion Jiu Jitsu Hendersonville

    122 Taylor Industrial Blvd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Hendersonville

Hixson 1

  1. Chattanooga Jiu Jitsu Academy

    5503 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Hixson

Morristown 1

  1. Summit ATA Martial Arts

    2161 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN 37814-3203

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
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Paris 1

  1. Paris Karate

    209 1/2 W Washington St, Paris, TN 38242

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Spring Hill 1

  1. Family First Martial Arts of Spring Hill

    3015 Belshire Way, Spring Hill, TN 37174

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Spring Hill

Springfield 1

  1. Red Dragon Self Defense USA

    801a Memorial Boulevard, Springfield, TN 37172

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Springfield
Check age and gender restrictions before registering, as many specialized women's or teen self-defense seminars have strict attendance requirements.

Also in Tennessee

Good to know

How much do self-defense classes usually cost?

Single-day workshops typically cost between $25 and $75 per participant for a 2-to-4-hour session. Ongoing monthly membership programs range from $100 to $180 per month, often including access to regular martial arts classes.

Do I need prior martial arts experience to join?

No, beginner self-defense courses require zero prior martial arts or combat experience. Instructors teach simple, high-leverage movements and situational awareness concepts designed for people of all fitness levels.

What should I wear to my first self-defense class?

Wear flexible athletic clothing such as a t-shirt, athletic pants or leggings, and clean sneakers. Remove all jewelry, watches, and hair accessories with sharp edges before training to prevent injury during practical drills.

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 47 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 47 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.