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Martial Arts Schools in La Vergne, TN

2 schools in and around La Vergne, Tennessee — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

La Vergne has about 41,430 residents, which works out to 4.8 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Mid American Sport Karate & Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

105 Buchanan St, La Vergne, TN 37086-2802

+16159678797 Directions

US Tae Kwon DO Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

1117 Stones River Ct, La Vergne, TN 37086-2838

🥋 MMA, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Aikido

+16152138532 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of La Vergne

Only 2 schools listed in La Vergne itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from La Vergne.

Carbon martial arts

📍 2.4 mi · 12631 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013

+16159559844 Website Directions

Traditional Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.4 mi · 2330 Hobson Pike, Antioch, TN 37013-1109

+16155620063 Directions

O'Riley Karate Centers Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.7 mi · 12976 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167-6300

🥋 Karate

+16153103722 Website Directions

Smyrna Martial Arts Club

📍 4.2 mi · 198 Culbertson St, Smyrna, TN 37167-3200

+16159670578 Directions

Scruggs Karate Studio Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.6 mi · 5373 Mt View Rd, Antioch, TN 37013-2308

🥋 Karate

+16156696628 Website Directions

O'Riley Karate Centers Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.8 mi · 2444 Morris Gentry Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013-2072

🕒 Monday to Thursday - 10 AM

🥋 Karate

+16153993992 Website Directions

One Nation Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 5.2 mi · 579 S Lowry St, Smyrna, TN 37167-3803

+16154595248 Website Directions

Smyrna Lifepoint Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 5.4 mi · 506 Legacy Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167-5785

+16154593311 Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.

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