Musei Tora Bujinkan
“Not only is he a highly skilled teacher, but he also possesses extensive knowledge of Japanese history and culture.”
Best Karate Classes in Knoxville, TN
10 schools listed · 6 in Knoxville · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Stephen Strouss Taekwondo Knoxville
“The instructors are friendly and really help the kids focus in class and make sure they have fun too.”
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Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts
“Everyone there has made it a point to make sure my son's felt included and knows what he's doing at all times when he goes to classes.”
Master Booe's Karate Kidz
“He teaches kids about self-esteem and kindness to others, as well as how to stay safe from strangers.”
Braga Bjj Knoxville
“If you're new to Knoxville and train Jiu Jitsu this is where you want to be.”
Knoxville Uechi-Ryu Karate School
“He accepts all regardless of organization or previous training, and believes that past training can bring valuable perspectives into our own art.”
Karate schools listed for Knoxville, TN fill the 10 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Knoxville, TN
6 of the 10 schools we list are based in Knoxville; the other 4 serve Knoxville from towns including Powell (7 mi), Seymour (11 mi) and Clinton (15 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 728 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), communication (78%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for Knoxville first?
An email address is published by 8 of the 10 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
The Wheeler Academy
“They incorporate fun, as well as discipline and integrity in their teachings.”
Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Jon and Carolina promote an environment that allows every person to grow as they support you step by step through your own progression.”
Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu
“I highly recommend Mad Science to anyone in the Oak Ridge area looking to train.”
Progressive Martial Arts Academy
“In particular, Si Fu David was extremely helpful in developing some of my competition strategies and reviewing past matches.”
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What students and parents say about schools in Knoxville
- “Mr. Strouss and his staff are very welcoming to newcomers, and they have a great group of black belts willing and able to help the younger students.” — from a review of Stephen Strouss Taekwondo Knoxville
- “This is just not another typical dojo. They make you feel like family there.” — from a review of Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts
- “I highly recommend Master Booe for your kids karate lessons, they will learn a lot and have fun at the same time!” — from a review of Master Booe's Karate Kidz
- “I have 2 young girls in this program who LOVE coming to class.” — from a review of Stephen Strouss Taekwondo Knoxville
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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