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GMA Martial Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gallatin, Tennessee
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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 (ages 3–14) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule globalmartialartsusa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 731-324-3851
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kids excelled and grew in martial arts, school,mentally, and their confidence shot threw the roof.”
“Our son started as a little kid with no experience, and now he’s a black belt in Taekwondo.”
Other martial arts here
“Our son started as a little kid with no experience, and now he’s a black belt in Taekwondo.”
“Jiu Jitsu changed my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined: I’m stronger…not only in body (losing 50 pounds in the last year) but mentally as well.”
“GMA is a phenomenal Mixed Martial Arts school and I would strongly recommend it to anyone.”
What students say
“There was just something about the energy, the way the instructors worked with the kids, and how welcoming it all felt.”
“They teach so much more than just martial arts, our son has gained confidence, discipline, and respect that he carries with him in everyday life.”
“Jiu Jitsu changed my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined: I’m stronger…not only in body (losing 50 pounds in the last year) but mentally as well.”
From the reviews
My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, at the age of 5. Instead of medicating her, we signed her up with Gallatin Martial Arts. This place, this family, has done wonders for my child.
Jiu Jitsu changed my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined: I’m stronger…not only in body (losing 50 pounds in the last year) but mentally as well. My confidence is the highest it’s been in my life and my thought processes for life has changed drastically for the better. GMA is the greatest at building you up.
Great instructors , highly qualified,very knowledgeable. Always willing to help. Keep up the good work.
GMA has been such a huge part of our lives for over six years now. Our son started as a little kid with no experience, and now he’s a black belt in Taekwondo. Watching his growth, both physically and mentally has been amazing, and so much of that is thanks to the talented team at GMA.
New to Karate? Start at GMA Martial Arts Center
GMA Martial Arts Center 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 GMA Martial Arts Center
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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