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O'Riley Karate Centers
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Antioch, 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
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule orileykarateantioch.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 615-399-3992
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son is too young for the program, but the owner gave me some good advice on this sport, age group, and other facilities offerings.”
“He will not let you move on to another belt until you master your current Kata.”
“I appreciate that he met 1 on 1 with my 2 grandson's.”
“He teaches an art that just happens to be about self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“He teaches an art that just happens to be about self-defense.”
What students say
“He is taught by quality Black Belt instructors that do it the right way, with no shortcuts.”
“The center has a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, which creates a great balance with the discipline and structure of the classes.”
“This form of Karate was similar to Kenpo but more important was the skill level of the Sensei and his Instructors both male and female.”
“In the 80s in Long Beach, CA I studied Kenpo Karate up to Green Belt Level on my way to Brown and then life got in the way.”
“When I came to Nashville, I had been searching for a dojo, for months, which respects and teaches those core principles of Karate and not just kicking and punching.”
From the reviews
In the 80s in Long Beach, CA I studied Kenpo Karate up to Green Belt Level on my way to Brown and then life got in the way. 36 years later when I was turning 65 years old, I decided that I was either going to sit in a chair and become way overweight or I was going to get up and move and get in shape and live the last…
A little over eight years ago my son was about 5 years old, not having any clue about commitment decided he wanted to take Karate. His mother decided she was going to research some places and found a place close to their home. Sensei Oriley set up an appointment with her and wanted to meet with both parents.
Best place to learn "Actual" Karate. I have been trained in Karate before in India, for 6 years ( Black Belt in Shito Ryu style). Although I was just 14 years old when I had to quit Karate, I still remember a lot of core values and principles of Karate that were taught to me, it really helped me shape my personality…
Sensei O'Reilly has years of expierence training kids in the art of Karate. I appreciate that he met 1 on 1 with my 2 grandson's. Each need to understand the expectations yet the delivery needed to be different for each because 1 has some difficulties and both attend for different reasons.
New to Karate? Start at O'Riley Karate Centers
O'Riley Karate Centers 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 O'Riley Karate Centers
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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