The best karate dojos in Tennessee
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 3,768 reviews of Tennessee dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Master Booe's Karate Kidz
4.9 ★★★★★ 163 reviews · Knoxville, TN
“We’ve been coming to Master Booe’s classes for a couple of months now, and my son absolutely LOVES it. Karate day is his favorite day of every single week. He’s having fun and lear…” — Ashlyn
#2 Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 133 reviews · Gallatin, TN
“I would highly recommend joining here. We put our kids in almost a year and it has been great for both of them. The sky is the limit on what level of training you can get. Our one …” — Dusty
#3 Bushido School of Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 94 reviews · Murfreesboro, TN
“Excellent program, instructors, and facility! Our 5 year old is currently in Kinder Karate. The program stresses the importance of manners, discipline, respect, following direction…” — Lexie
#4 Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews · Murfreesboro, TN
“My son absolutely loves this karate school! Every time he goes, I can see how much he enjoys being there. The instructors are amazing at keeping him both challenged and encouraged.…” — Summer
#5 Nashville Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews · Nashville, TN
“New Visions Dojo is a truly exceptional place to learn Wado-ryu karate. Ryan & Chelsea Guillemet are gifted instructors with a clear love of teaching and mentoring. To those ends, …” — Brian
#6 USA Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews · Memphis, TN
“My son’s go here. This is an amazing place. I love it. Love the staff. Very professional. Started out in white belt class then moved to the black belt club. It’s been an amazing Jo…” — Alicia
#7 Scruggs Karate Studio
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews · Antioch, TN
“My children went to Max Scruggs Karate when they was 8 and 13, they are now 16 and 21. My son (21 years old now) told me sending him to Max Scruggs Karate was the best thing I coul…” — Cenora
#8 O'Riley Karate Centers, LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews · Smyrna, TN
“I have trained with Sensei O’Riley for 15 years now. When I decided to return to martial arts I was looking for a traditional dojo with a dedicated traditional teacher. I found tha…” — Barry
#9 TigerMan Karate Dojo and Museum
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews · Memphis, TN
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“This museum is a must see for any true Elvis fan. If you want to know more about the personal side of Elvis and his love of martial arts, you need to take this tour. There are so m…” — Deb
#10 Green's Karate - Martial Arts & Self -Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews · Chattanooga, TN
“Sensei Green is a wonderful instructor and cares so much about his students. He is very patient and so great with all ages. They really want all of their students and parents to fe…” — Lindsey