Musei Tora Bujinkan
“I've trained in the Bujinkan for 15 years, trained in dojos all over the world and the country -- this is a top knotch place to train in Knoxville if you want to learn authentic Japanese martial arts.”
Best Kickboxing Classes in Knoxville, TN
11 gyms listed · 8 in Knoxville · 9 open weekends · all 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts
“My 3 year old is taking karate and the staff is the best I have ever seen teaching respect and keeping all the kids engaged the whole class I recommend this to any age kids or adults”
Knoxville Martial Arts Academy
“Please do yourself a favor and stop in, because this is a lifestyle commitment not just a fly by night fitness gym.”
Shield Systems Academy
“If you are looking into starting or continuing MMA or Jiu Jitsu this is the best gym in the area!”
Morris Self Defense
“I plan on staying here for a long time and would highly encourage it to anyone, regardless of skill level.”
Cate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing
“The coach, Josh, rolls and spars everyday and teaches with a sport psychology approach which really helps, its fairly priced (a little under $6 per session if you come 5 days a week), and the gym is clean and safe.”
The 11 gyms listed for Knoxville, TN teach kickboxing, muay thai or both. What each gym says about timetables, junior classes and sparring comes from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Knoxville, TN
8 of the 11 gyms we list are based in Knoxville; the other 3 serve Knoxville from Powell (7 mi), Alcoa (14 mi) and Clinton (15 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 579 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (91%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. We have a website on file for all 11 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Knoxville hold a high review score?
All 11 gyms on this page sit in the upper rating band in public reviews. A score tells you how a place treats its members and keeps its equipment, not whether the coaching suits you, so read the quotes underneath rather than the number.
Alpha Omega Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Clean, technically thorough, and a positive attitude.”
Rocky Top Taekwondo
“He's done wonders for my ADHD grandson”
Fitbjj
“The atmosphere is clean and nice and the instructors are so knowledgeable and have taught my son so much in just a short period of time!”
The Wheeler Academy
“If you are looking for not only a dojo, but a place to change your life and make you a better person look no further.”
Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu
“If you are looking for high level self-defense and a welcoming atmosphere than Mad Science is the place to be!”
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