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Traditional Karate Nashville
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Nashville, Tennessee
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 (ages 5–12) — 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
- Website & schedule seishinkaratenashville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 615-852-8797
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending for the past 4 months and absolutely loves the Little Tigers class, she's 5 years old.”
“My daughter has been attending for the past 4 months and absolutely loves the Little Tigers class, she's 5 years old.”
What students say
“Sensei is a great coach. He is patient and understanding, but he also pushes us to do the best that we can do.”
“The Traditional Karate Dojo on East Thompson Lane in Nashville, Tennessee is a great experience for all ages.”
“Zack and Ian's classes have been great for teaching karate, exercise, focus, balance/body control and they make it enjoyable with the different competitions for the kids.”
From the reviews
Really enjoyed the adult classes. TKN got me into the best shape of my life; both mentally and physically. It has a super professional atmosphere without being unnecessarily and over the top strict. There are a lot of martial arts schools who think they teach discipline by yelling.
The Traditional Karate Dojo on East Thompson Lane in Nashville, Tennessee is a great experience for all ages. My daughter has been attending for the past 4 months and absolutely loves the Little Tigers class, she's 5 years old.
Sensei is a great coach. He is patient and understanding, but he also pushes us to do the best that we can do.
New to Karate? Start at Traditional Karate Nashville
Traditional Karate Nashville 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 Traditional Karate Nashville
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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