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Harris Holt Martial Arts Academy
“This is a very great place for kids to learn not just the self defense, but also the self awareness, esteem towards their peers and elderly and discipline as well.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Clarksville, TN
24 gyms listed · 5 in Clarksville · 1 open 24/7 · 20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Renzo Gracie Clarksville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Combat Sports
- Job
- Coaching Staff
- Self Defense
“If you have any interest in self defense/offense, socializing and making new friends, health and fitness, and challenging and improving your will power/discipline/emotions, then you need to give this place a visit.”
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Wildside Combat Sports Center
- MMA
- Environment
“Great environment, competitive and knowledgeable instructors.”
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Western Taekwon-Do Academies
- Discipline
“Discipline.”
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Kriegisch Martial Arts
- Karate
“They not only have high expectations for learning martial arts, but also expect the students to do well in school by requesting reports from their teachers before being promoted.”
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Hopkinsville Martial Arts
- Skills
- Knowledge
- Self Defense
“I highly recommend Hopkinsville Martial Arts from Little Dragons to Adult classes and Krav Maga, you get it all here!!”
The 24 gyms listed for Clarksville, TN teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Clarksville, TN
5 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Clarksville; the other 19 serve Clarksville from towns including Nashville (41 mi), Hopkinsville, KY (22 mi) and Springfield (26 mi). 23 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,476 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (83%) and communication (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "facilities". 1 is open around the clock; 20 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 7 take 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Clarksville?
20 of the 24 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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Elements of Self Defense Family Martial Arts Hopkinsville
- Kickboxing
“Him and his wife are awesome instructors who take the time needed to help their students understand the fundamentals as well as the advanced students as well.”
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Nashville Krav Maga
“If you are looking for something that isn't just “show up and maybe you'll get a workout in” and instead want a mental and physical challenge that will leave you feeling confident and accomplished- just sign up.”
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Executive Martial Arts
“Being a student here for 5 years I can honestly say that one of the best, if not the best, decisions of my life was to step into this school and gain the opportunity to be a student under his direct tutelage.”
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Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Job
- Atmosphere
- Discipline
“The coaches are amazing with kids and my oldest (the only child who is able to go to the classes still, because the other two are doing other sports) looks forward to every class.”
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Liberdade Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Professor
- Atmosphere
“Milton and Alex are top notch instructors with many national and international titles in BJJ and you will be able to see this talent in the classes you will get.”
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Nashville MMA Training Camp
- Competitive
- Fitness
- Coach
“Take the mma class and Iron Mike will put you through the wringer, but his classes are educational, informative and help round you out as a better striker and grappler.”
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Chonburi Muay Thai
- Skill
- Shape
- Atmosphere
“This is the first time I've really gone out of my comfort zone to try something I've never done before, and the coaches and community at the gym made it so easy to start.”
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West Side Taekwondo
“They have high standards but are also incredibly encouraging and supportive.”
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Zanshin Dojo
- Silver
- Karate
- Knowledge
“They teach you in a way that if you do not understand learning it one way there are different analogies that will connect to it to help you better understand.”
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KSA Martial Academy
- Tae Kwon do
- Lesson
- Learn
“Regardless of age, whether male or female, you will be amazed at how both your physical and mental abilities are constantly challenged, in a positive and supportive environment.”
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Aikido at Nashville Aikikai
- Learn
- Practice
“The result is that one finds a great blend of students -- everything from people starting out on a new fitness path or exploring martial arts for the first time, to dedicated long term aikido students.”
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Elite Martial Arts
- MMA
- Confident
“The things she has learned in this class has helped her become a strong and confident young lady and be able to defend herself and a friend in a couple of bullying situations.”
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Outlook MMA
- Muay Thai
- Self Defense
- Attention
“Very accepting of all levels, I started with zero experience and fell right in, not only is the coaching high quality but the since of community you get training here is amazing, they really are a family.”
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Brassell Martial Arts
- Learn
“I'm here 3 days of week for classes, and I love it not only will you get a great a family at this place you learn great technique that will help you defend yourself.”
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Grupo Balança Capoeira Nashville
“Nice people, the Mestre is from Brazil Bahia (Mestre Valu) and when is not there we train with professor (teacher) Eme Eme who is kind person and with experience.”
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Nashville Kung Fu
- Wing Chun
- Learn
- Skills
“If you want self-defense training, a physical workout, and stress relief in a safe and supportive environment, there is an excellent chance that Nashville Kung Fu has something for you.”
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Bad Wolf
- Wrestling
- MMA
- Jiu-Jitsu
“From there the class might pair-off, or work in rotations practicing a single move (such as escaping side guard escape one particular way), and then over the course of the class that single move evolves into a more complex set of movements that allow...”
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Iaido Nashville
Martial Arts Training Services in Clarksville, TN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$91
Maximum cost
$458
National Average
$145
Avg Per Hour Rates
$61
$121
$181
Fair price range is based on 437 cost profiles
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