HomeTennesseeKingsport › East Tennessee School-Karate

East Tennessee School-Karate

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Kingsport, Tennessee

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule etnkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 423-288-4461

Hours

Monday 5–10 pm
Tuesday 5–10 pm
Wednesday 5–10 pm
Thursday 5–10 pm
Friday 5–10 pm
Saturday Closed
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 East Tennessee School-Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 7 mentions

“Thank you for bringing such an amazing environment to so many children and adults.”

All dojos that run kids karate →

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“C Collins instills discipline, resect and hard work all while caring for the kids like they are his own.”

From the reviews

Best karate school to train at. Professor Collins is an amazing man and deserves so much respect.

★★★★★ — Gabriel, Feb 2022

Best place to take your children! L.C Collins instills discipline, resect and hard work all while caring for the kids like they are his own. He is truly a blessing to Kingsport.

★★★★★ — Justin, Mar 2017

The students get group and individual attention. .Professor. L.C.Collins oversee all lessons. The dogo is always very clean. Hand sanitizer is provided and must be used. Professor Collins is very professional.

★★★★★ — Shirley, May 2020

This school and Prof. Collins has been a Godsend. Thank you for bringing such an amazing environment to so many children and adults.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Jun 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 reviews →

Your first Karate class at East Tennessee School-Karate

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 East Tennessee School-Karate

1916 Bloomingdale Rd, Kingsport, TN37660

Get directions

More Karate dojos near Kingsport

Red Dragon Kenpo Karate & Parkour

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

625 E Market St, Kingsport, TN

Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated builds confidence, discipline & respect

3.0 miles away

Way of the Warrior Karate Program

3900 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN

Karate dojo Kids & teens

15.9 miles away

Honeycutt Scholl of Isshinryu Karate

225 Princeton Rd, Johnson City, TN

Karate dojo Affiliated

17.5 miles away

All Karate dojos in Kingsport, TN →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this dojo? Claim your listing — it's free.