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Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gallatin, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartsgallatin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 615-230-9658
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“BKJN Melissa and KJN David are phenomenal coaches — incredibly patient, encouraging, and skilled at working with young children.”
“My five-year-old joined the little dragons program recently and he is absolutely loving it.”
“If anyone is looking for a place to start their children, or want to learn self defense as an adult, this is the place to come.”
Other martial arts here
“I’m not a gym girly but I decided to give MMA a try and I’m so glad I did!”
“If anyone is looking for a place to start their children, or want to learn self defense as an adult, this is the place to come.”
What students say
“So proud of him and how much he has grown through the encouragement of the entire team/family at ERWMA and the special care and attention all instructors have given him.”
“Beyond learning martial arts techniques, they’ve gained confidence, discipline, respect, perseverance, and a strong work ethic that carries over into everyday life.”
From the reviews
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 child is on the path to earn her black belt by dedicating more time to earn it quicker (all on her own accord).
My siblings and I have been associated with this studio for almost 11 years and I cannot be more than happy with all that we have learned. The staff there is always happy and ready to help all ages. The curriculum they have not only teaches martial arts, but promotes self discipline, health and fitness.
This was the best decision I made with Spencer, even when he kept saying he wanted to quit…we forged through and later I began the journey and to say we are both 2nd degree black belts and he is going for his third!
Amazing experience - My 4-year-old absolutely loves ERWMA Gallatin! BKJN Melissa and KJN David are phenomenal coaches — incredibly patient, encouraging, and skilled at working with young children. They make every class fun while teaching valuable life skills like discipline, respect, and confidence.
New to Karate? Start at Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts
Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts
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.
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