Best Martial Arts Classes in Knoxville, TN
24 gyms listed · 20 in Knoxville · 19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Musei Tora Bujinkan
- Understand
- Learn
- Self Defense
Stephen Strouss Taekwondo Knoxville
Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts
Master Booe's Karate Kidz
- Teach
- Preschool
- Engaged
Braga Bjj Knoxville
The 24 gyms listed for Knoxville, 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: Knoxville, TN
20 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Knoxville; the other 4 serve Knoxville from towns including Powell (7 mi), Seymour (11 mi) and Alcoa (14 mi). 23 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,190 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 17 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 13 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 3 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.
Which gyms listed for Knoxville show a timetable online?
All 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Knoxville Martial Arts Academy
- Culture
- Learn
- Kickboxing
Shield Systems Academy
- Curriculum
- BJJ
- Knowledge
Revolution Krav Maga Self Defense
- People
- Learn
- Lessons
Jon Paul Roberts Family Taekwondo
DV Martial Arts
Morris Self Defense
- Learn
- Skill
Cate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing
- Price
Chinese Martial Arts Center
- To Learn
- Health
- Kung fu
Inayan School of Eskrima
- Learn
North Knox Isshinryu/ Team N.k.i.
Knoxville Uechi-Ryu Karate School
Alpha Omega Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Knoxville Roll House Jiu Jitsu
- Coaching
- Planet
Satori-Ryu Budo
Fitbjj
- Son
- Skill
- Confidence
The Wheeler Academy
- Decisions
- Discipline
- Jiu-Jitsu
Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Professor
- Environment
- Team
Foothills Martial Arts & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
- Adults
- Self Defense
- Learn
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