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Premier Martial Arts West Town
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Knoxville, Tennessee
Part of Premier Martial Arts
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 3–19) — 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
- 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 premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (865) 867-2131
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Even when there was a situation when my son was goofing around, Mr Xander very kindly explained how to shift his behavior and try again for a stripe.”
“I was given the opportunity to also join the adult class and loving every moment of it.”
“Xander does a great job of helping you out one on one during class.”
“I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to meet fitness or self defense goals.”
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“I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to meet fitness or self defense goals.”
What students say
“Master Von is so dedicated to the job and such an amazing mentor for the students.”
“The skills my son learned and developed in such a welcoming, structured and fun environment are something he will carry with him the rest of his life.”
“The skills my son learned and developed in such a welcoming, structured and fun environment are something he will carry with him the rest of his life.”
“My kids have learned composure and self discipline and I’m in the best shape I’ve been in 15 years.”
“5 years and has gained so much confidence and has made life long friends (so have I with some of the PMA moms)!”
From the reviews
We love Premier Martial Arts West Town! My daughter has been training for six years and the change in her has been amazing. She's gone from a timid little girl to a confident young woman.
Life changing for my kids and myself. Started out for my Son and was interested for behavioral reasons. My daughter was second to join after begging to be in it! Honestly, to watch them improve is the biggest reward as a parent.
My son was a student Premier Martial Arts and we were incredibly pleased with our experience. Master Von is so dedicated to the job and such an amazing mentor for the students.
We love West Town Premier Martial Arts! Mr Billy and Mr Xander create a welcoming and educational environment. My neurodivergent son has grown in many ways, just in 5 months. He is socializing and listening in class, he's practicing and tries hard in class.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts West Town
Premier Martial Arts West Town 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 Premier Martial Arts West Town
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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