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Knoxville Uechi-Ryu Karate School
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Knoxville, Tennessee
Part of Uechi-Ryu Karate
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
- 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 okknoxville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (413) 822-5409
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The curriculum focuses on self-defense stuff, with an emphasis on Kata, the application of Kata, and pressure testing through sparring.”
“The curriculum focuses on self-defense stuff, with an emphasis on Kata, the application of Kata, and pressure testing through sparring.”
“The curriculum focuses on self-defense stuff, with an emphasis on Kata, the application of Kata, and pressure testing through sparring.”
Other martial arts here
“Many of our members have trained or currently train in other arts including: Shorin Ryu, Isshinryu, BJJ, Judo, Kung Fu, HEMA, Kickboxing, Escrima, and Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.”
“Many of our members have trained or currently train in other arts including: Shorin Ryu, Isshinryu, BJJ, Judo, Kung Fu, HEMA, Kickboxing, Escrima, and Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.”
“Many of our members have trained or currently train in other arts including: Shorin Ryu, Isshinryu, BJJ, Judo, Kung Fu, HEMA, Kickboxing, Escrima, and Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.”
“Many of our members have trained or currently train in other arts including: Shorin Ryu, Isshinryu, BJJ, Judo, Kung Fu, HEMA, Kickboxing, Escrima, and Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.”
“The curriculum focuses on self-defense stuff, with an emphasis on Kata, the application of Kata, and pressure testing through sparring.”
What students say
“Sensei Noel is an amazing instructor and the group who studies under him have become like a second family.”
“Sensei Noel is an amazing instructor and the group who studies under him have become like a second family.”
“The curriculum focuses on self-defense stuff, with an emphasis on Kata, the application of Kata, and pressure testing through sparring.”
“Some of our members to compete in tournaments also.”
“This is the perfect school to learn traditional Okinawan style Karate that is more self-defense focused than sport-focused.”
“The curriculum focuses on self-defense stuff, with an emphasis on Kata, the application of Kata, and pressure testing through sparring.”
From the reviews
I'm not from Knoxville and trained down in Florida for a long time in traditional Okinawan Karate. I had a really hard time finding a karate home up here. So naturally when I found this dojo I was really happy. The space is a bit small but I always have a great class on Saturday morning.
Started training here back in October 2019. Sensei Noel is an amazing instructor and the group who studies under him have become like a second family. If you've ever been curious about karate, this is definitely the place to start. It's kid and family friendly as well.
Great place to learn traditional Okinawan karate. Bob is a great instructor that truly has a desire to pass on his art. He accepts all regardless of organization or previous training, and believes that past training can bring valuable perspectives into our own art.
This is the perfect school to learn traditional Okinawan style Karate that is more self-defense focused than sport-focused. Some of our members to compete in tournaments also. Sensei Noel is a seasoned veteran of Uechi-Ryu karate and teaches in a way that everyone can learn.
Your first Karate class at Knoxville Uechi-Ryu Karate School
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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