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Green's Karate - Martial Arts & Self -Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chattanooga, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule greenskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 423-405-3656
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“In addition to the benefits of traditional karate training, I wanted my son to develop the confidence to controll and stop a fight.”
“One thing that I particularly appreciate is that even young children engage in realistic sparring (with lots of protective gear) under tournament-like conditions.”
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What students say
“Every time we go to class there's something new that's been worked on and improved upon so along with great teachers we get to be a part of the dojo coming together.”
“They really want all of their students and parents to feel apart of the family.”
“He focuses on learning correct fundamentals using strategies that this college professor finds remarkably innovative.”
“In addition to the benefits of traditional karate training, I wanted my son to develop the confidence to controll and stop a fight.”
“He is an active in his professional organization (USA-NKF) and regularly takes his students to compete (and win!”
“Check out his lineage--he is a student of Katsutaka Tanaka, the current chairman of the USANKF and regularly hosts visits from Sensei Tanaka.”
From the reviews
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 feel apart of the family.
There are not enough words to express how grateful I am that we found Green's Karate. Both of my kids are eager to go to class and practice at home. Sensei Green is patient, engaging, and a true wealth of knowledge.
I never imagined having such a positive experience in having a teacher with so much passion for his students to learn. Green's Karate exceeded my expectations. My son is blind and lessons were adapted to teach him. Never was he treated any differently than any other child. Thank you so much!
We are having an amazing experience with Green's Karate. You can really notice that our kid is way more calm and confident. The school has a really peaceful, friendly and family environment. Highly recommend.
New to Karate? Start at Green's Karate - Martial Arts & Self -Defense
Green's Karate - Martial Arts & Self -Defense 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 Green's Karate - Martial Arts & Self -Defense
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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