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Bateman's USA Expert Karate, Hapkido & Kickboxing

4.7 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cleveland, Tennessee

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  • Phone (423) 505-5298

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 PM
Tuesday 5–7 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–7 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Bateman's USA Expert Karate, Hapkido & Kickboxing, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 10 mentions

“I was a troubled kid growing up and he helped me put my life into perspective and in return I helped bring our team to the Olympics!”

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Teens

“He's entering high school next week and is joining the football team!”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Bateman's USA Expert Karate, Hapkido & Kickboxing — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 3 mentions

“Absolutely love this place my 10 year old started Tae Kwon Do a couple months ago and I've watched him get more self discipline and he's growing confidence its amazing to watch.”

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🥊 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Living in Colorado Springs, I know the Batemans through their coaching and training with the Olympic Kickboxing movement and USA Kickboxing.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“Highly skilled and knowledgeable teachers who are able to teach at all levels.”

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“By far one of the best knowledgeable and family friendly environments I have been introduced to.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 4 mentions

“In this gym students are taught to say yes-sir and yes-mam which is a form of communication.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Under the tutelage of Master Dave, Chosen (Julia), and MariLiis my son gained confidence, strength, discipline, and a sense of personal responsibility.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 8 mentions

“Absolutely love this place my 10 year old started Tae Kwon Do a couple months ago and I've watched him get more self discipline and he's growing confidence its amazing to watch.”

From the reviews

Give it to the Bateman's Grandmaster David & his Daughter Master MariLiis Make for a unique presentation teaching their dynamic program to all ages and all walks of people. Their examples in skills & life speak for themselves as these coaches blaze a trail for other coaches and gyms.

★★★★★ — Marmar, Jul 2018

this place supplies opportunities to grow and learn. even for such of a mastery level, the true can see there exists ever the ability to progress and exceed both limit and expectation. the environment is tranquil, yet up-beat. calm, yet racing.

★★★★★ — Christian, Jul 2019

David Bateman!! Is one of the best instructors on this planet! I was a troubled kid growing up and he helped me put my life into perspective and in return I helped bring our team to the Olympics! Not once but twice! If you have discipline, willingness to learn, motivation to better yourself!

★★★★★ — Bruce, Nov 2022

Living in Colorado Springs, I know the Batemans through their coaching and training with the Olympic Kickboxing movement and USA Kickboxing. I had the honor of traveling with them to Brazil and the Pan American games.

★★★★★ — Eric, Apr 2023

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Your first Karate class at Bateman's USA Expert Karate, Hapkido & Kickboxing

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Bateman's USA Expert Karate, Hapkido & Kickboxing

2246 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN37323

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