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Musei Tora Bujinkan

(29)

Martial Arts, Self Defense

“Each fighting style is derived from this fighting style, which was taught directly to the class instructor in Japan constructing the most authentic Budo community in Knoxville.”

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Gracie Barra Knoxville

(30)

Students
Train
Professor

“Then it had been a couple weeks with no refund and he personally reached out to me via Facebook since my telephone number was incorrect and offered me a refund in person and another incentive for the inconvenience.”

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Revolution Krav Maga Self Defense

(29)

Skills
Learn

“Whether it's erasing ill conceived notions about fighting or self defense, learning the proper and new methods, improving the ability to execute properly with both weak and dominant sides, and perhaps most importantly to have the mental presence and ...”

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Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Knoxville

(27)

Community
Family
Train

“The head instructor (Laban) is an extremely knowledgeable, outgoing and good-hearted coach who clearly cares much about each student as well as the team as a whole.”

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Shield Systems Academy

(17)

Train
Professional
MMA

“This gym is great and will support you no matter what your goals are - Shields has a range of BJJ competitors, MMA fighters (pro and amateur), as well as people who just love BJJ and want to improve and share it with anyone who walks in the door.”

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Morris Self Defense

(17)

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“If you are looking for a great place to train that has a high priority on safety, cleanliness, and just a great atmosphere that focuses on doing your best, building confidence and living a better life, I highly recommend Morris Self Defense.”

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Cate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing

(7)

“You won't find another gym in town that mixes Bjj (from a fantastic lineage)with legitimate wrestling and some judo.”

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Alpha Omega Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(6)

Learn

“Earl and his students were very welcoming and knowledgeable.”

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Fitbjj

(20)

Techniques
Learned
Son

“Ever since I've taken my boxxing journey this place has taken me to another level and I am the strongest I've ever been thanks to the coaching and training”

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The Wheeler Academy

(30)

Discipline
Adults
Karate

“Discipline, perseverance, character, focus, sportsmanship, good attitude, how to make healthy choices and most of all to focus on what is most important in life.”

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Memento Combat Sports

(20)

Coaches
Learn
Family

“An absolute outstanding place to learn brazilian jiu jitsu and wrestling, you will not find a better facility or instructors in the area, these gentlemen are world class!!!”

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Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(30)

Learning
Train
Environment

“I've lost 30 lbs over the past year, gained a physical, mental, and spiritual strength I didn't know could be obtained, and have gained a family that has my back both on and off the mats!”

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Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu

(16)

Area
Self Defense
Students

“Ted ( the black belt instructor) treated me like a valued member of his academy and personally showed me some techniques I could improve while rolling with him.”

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Fit Factory Family Martial Arts & Fitness

(17)

Gene
Jiu Jitsu

“It is hands down the best gym I've ever been a part of (and I've been a part of alot of gyms) I've met my best friends here , I've gotten stronger than I've ever been in my life and have improved my jiu jitsu and grappling 100% .”

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FX Self Defense Jiu Jitsu

(10)

BJJ
Coaches

“All were worlds beyond my current abilities, who could have understandably ignored my struggle for minor accomplishment, and all were genuinely happy for me as I followed their direction to complete the move and achieve it.”

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Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts

(30)

Structure
Community
Studio

“From my husband: After 20 plus years of experience in the martial arts myself, Master Morris's excellence in teaching the art of Taekwondo stands apart from all others that I have come across.”

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Warriors of Change Defensive Arts

(21)

Pray
Passionate
Learn

“In my experience and personal knowledge of Sensei Bryan for almost 10 years, I can say with all honesty that his dedication to teaching and compassion for his students is extraordinary.”

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Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center

(19)

Discipline
Learn
Environment

“Signed up my 6 year old for the discipline and skill they offer, he's been going for about 8 months and has never even mentioned being tired of it or not wanting to do it anymore.”

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Beckham Martial Arts & Fitness

(29)

Honor
Aikido
Age

“My husband was a Greenville Police Officer and he had studied under Joe many years ago that helped him at a weight of 150 pounds (then) bring down violent men outweighing him by 50,60,70 pounds safely.”

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Rogue Combat Club

(30)

Mats
Feel
Community

“I've only been doing the Muay Thai fundamentals for about a week now, but the coaches made me feel like I was being welcomed into a family before I even showed up for my first training session.”

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Zirkops Security and Training

(30)

Event Security Service, Zirkops Safety & Risk Training, Manufacturing Security Service

“Without the help of Ron and Tammy Zirk and the amazing instructors at Zirkops, I could have been forced to stand there and watched a women pass away while waiting on help.”

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Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(30)

Train
Belts
Competitor

“In no time Breck replied and said he would be happy to have me (unfortunately I did not had the opportunity to meet with Professor Breck because he was on vacation during my week there).”

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Open Source Jiu-Jitsu

(26)

Community
Space
Students

“I got personal from both instructors it was simple to follow and easy to understand, when words didn't describe the lesson they were able to clearly show me through there bodies or my body.”

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Greenville Academy of Martial Arts

(25)

Private and Group Lessons

“Sifu Jason, not knowing us from Adam, and having no business reason to indulge our request for free mat space, warmly opened his dojo and welcomed us to use his resources.”

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Average Cost	$279
Minimum cost	$182
Maximum cost	$546
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Best Self-Defense Classes in Knoxville, TN

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 157 vetted & reviewed in the Knoxville area.

Musei Tora Bujinkan

Gracie Barra Knoxville

Revolution Krav Maga Self Defense

Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Knoxville

Shield Systems Academy

Morris Self Defense

Cate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing

Alpha Omega Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Fitbjj

The Wheeler Academy

Memento Combat Sports

Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Mad Science Judo and Jiu-Jitsu

Fit Factory Family Martial Arts & Fitness

FX Self Defense Jiu Jitsu

Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts

Warriors of Change Defensive Arts

Upstate Karate Family Martial Arts Center

Beckham Martial Arts & Fitness

Rogue Combat Club

Zirkops Security and Training

Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu

Greenville Academy of Martial Arts

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