David Deaton Karate Studios

1.2 mi

My son has been at SMAC for over a year now. He has learned so much and can't wait to go every…read moreweek! Mr. Warren and the other staff are great!

From the owner: Premier Martial Arts Lebanon offers a blend of karate, kickboxing, self-defense, and krav maga in…read moreour martial arts classes. Our certified, professional instructors are trained in modern teaching techniques to help all our students find focus, confidence, and discipline. We are proud to serve the Lebanon community and surrounding areas with our adult and children's martial arts programs. We help you tap into the power of martial arts to challenge your mind and body. Our students see the positive impacts of martial arts training in their leadership abilities and character development, as well as physical and mental health. Contact us to sign up for an introductory lesson and start your martial arts journey today!

PMA Lebanon

Online classes available!

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Have your next birthday party with us! Break a board and cut the cake with a sword!

Guardian MMA Lebanon

1.0 mi

Best place in town to learn and advance in mixed martial arts.. amazing coaching staff and family…read moreenvironment. Huge variety of talented students and great BJJ and Muai Thai classes.

From the owner: Mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai kickboxing, women's and kids self defense programs…read more Located in Lebanon, and close to Mt Juliet.

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Julia's Body Shop

5.0(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

Are you thinking about boot camp? Look no further!!!!!…read more I just finished a mini-boot camp with Julia, and "Ha!" (as she would say) I kicked my own ass. I should preface this post by first stating that my boot camp goal was not to lose weight or become a super model in 12 sessions. I really wanted something that would kick start my exercise routine, and well since I don't have an exercise routine you can imagine week 1 was hard. Julia is very positive, enthusiastic and down to earth. She isn't going to run around saying sappy junk like 'believe in yourself' but she isn't going to scream at you either. She has a very simplistic approach which makes the whole experience very comfortable and approachable for all sorts of different boot campers. My class was comprised of folks of every shape, size and fitness level. She's designed the sessions to work for all types. ALSO and I think this is important, she offers a lot of knowledge about diet and food choices. Everyone gets a booklet with information concerning this and all the information you may/want or need during camp. ALSO she is incredibly punctual especially with email and is in contact often every boot camp day. If you have any questions and concerns she is more than willing to work with you, whether through meetings or emails. Julia's boot camp is sometimes outdoors and sometimes indoors in her own gym which is centrally located in 'SoBro'. She has options for 3 or 4 days a week at varying times during the day, and other more specialized camps as well. Her website is very detailed and informative and I highly recommend visiting it if you're currently researching a work out option. People love her boot camp so much she has regular campers who have been attending for years. I personally never got bored at camp, and although it was hard as heck to get my ass to the 6am boot I felt immensely better after week one. You really notice changes after each class, it's bonkers. My goal was to build stamina and strength and get my body to wake up after years of sporadic exercise, and Julia helped me do it! YAY!

It really is an hour workout. You just needed to show up and get through the door. Julia really…read moretakes you through a total body workout with energy to spare, a wealth of knowledge and just a touch of irreverence to keep one laughing at unexpected times. One hour later and a "see you tomorrow" you're out the door and on your way. Five years later, and still working out, I'm the strongest,and healthiest I have ever been. Physically, I have been challenged with workouts that change daily. It isn't a stretch to say that my workouts keep me on an even keel emotionally. I have received many benefits from working out with the welcoming community at Julia's Body Shop. My plantar fasciitis of 20+ years has resolved, lower back discomfort is a thing of the past,and I am just a nicer person to be around. I would give a 5 star rating for this gym in Nashville. Julia's is well worth an hour of your time!

U.S. Ju Jitsu & Karate Center

2.1 mi

I worked out at with this instructor 20 years ago when he had a location in Bellevue, TN, when I…read morewas in college he was excellent! Then I moved to Dallas & he helped me find a suitable place to workout at. If I lived in in Lebanon I'd surely still be a student there.

From the owner: Practical Street Self Defense, American Combat Jujitsu, Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate, Traditional…read moreWeapons Training, Modern and Improvised Weapons Training, Sport Ju Jitsu MMA Training, Adult and Teen Classes, Group, Private/Semi-Private Lessons

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Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Lebanon

1.4 mi

I'm so grateful to have found this place. I had been craving getting back into martial arts for…read moreyears before finally walking through the door. The instructor Jeff Spain is a great teacher, and those that train there are family at this point. They welcome new people with excitement and are very helpful. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Our goal is to specialize in teaching the martial art and sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) by…read morecombining traditional and modern techniques to accommodate students of all age groups and learning preferences.

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World Classic Martial Arts

5.0(2 reviews)

1.6 mi

Master Hong is really world class, I have no idea how Lebanon became so lucky as to have such a…read moretalented and nice master here, but good for us! My daughter takes lessons here as well as my friend and her kid. Master Hong gives both private and group lessons for all ages and during the summer he holds summer classes.

i stepped in about 6 years ago, and fell in love with the enviroment, beginner friendly and allows…read moreyou to build up the ladder and enter more advanced techniques as you progress- this is the perfect place to begin your martial arts journey with a ninth degree black belt instructor! An extremely scarce advantage to become the best you can ever dream to be.

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Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts

4.8(4 reviews)

13.7 mi

This is the best martial arts school in the area. The staff is always very encouraging and upbeat…read more The training is extraordinary and fun. If you're looking for mixed martial arts training, Tai chi, or cardio kickboxing, this is the school for you. My entire family has enjoyed the training for years, mainly because of the uplifting, and never quit attitude of the staff.

The best place to train in the martial arts, everyone is welcomed with open arms and treated like…read morefamily. The instructors are very good with children by teaching them self discipline and respect for themselves and other. They are community leaders creating leaders.

The cover of GGM Ernie Reyes, Sr.'s autobiography

Ernie Reyes, Jr. between takes in his role as "Donatello" in the original TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES film (1990).

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An adult Ernie Reyes, Jr. in an epic fight scene with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the movie THE RUNDOWN.

Phoenix MMA and Fitness

5.0(3 reviews)

11.1 mi

Best gym in town! I have been training here for about 7 months. Corey is a great guy very nice and…read morewelcoming and an amazing coach. Alway there when I have a question about jujitsu or MMA. Everyone I have met there are insanely nice and helpful. The gym is alway clean and ready for class. Will recommend this MMA gym to anyone looking into getting into jujitsu or Muay Thai

Great place, clean facility, no major egos ruining the vibe. The BJJ instructor Corey is a top…read morenotch black belt who trained under some of the best. Highly recommended

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Reagan Y.

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7 years ago

My family has been taking karate at the David Deaton Karate Studio in Brentwood for a little over 4 years. For at least 3 of those years we were paying tuition for 3 students who were all in the Black Belt Club and by my calculations we have paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $15,500 over those years; so, we were very good customers. My son started as a Little Dragon when he was just under 5 years old and has been taking lessons for 4 years. He is a black belt candidate with over 300 classes and has participated in the required 4 tournaments. Other students meeting these criteria got approval to test for their black belts, which is done twice per year. My son was denied approval by Mr. Deaton to test for his black belt because the requirement is that you have to be 9 years old and the test was being given 13 days before his ninth birthday. It seemed like a technicality to me; but since my son really wanted to earn his black belt and he was so close, we settled in for 6 more months of classes and tuition so he could test in the Fall. The other black belt candidate students started the black belt review classes. On May 1st we received a letter in the mail stating that the Brentwood dojo would be closing at the end of the month. I called and spoke to the receptionist in Hendersonville and asked if my son could go ahead and test now given the extenuating circumstances. We would never be able to complete the last few months of classes to test in the Fall because the other two locations are 45 minutes from our home and it is not feasible to make a 1 1/2 hour drive for a one hour class twice per week. She spoke to Mr. Deaton and called me back and said he could take the test but it was only 3 days away and my son had not been participating in the black belt review class like the other students. We began practicing that night and I kept him out of school the next day to practice and attend 3 karate classes in order to prepare for the test on such short notice. While at the dojo practicing, one of the instructors pulled me aside and said there had been a miscommunication and that Mr. Deaton said my son could NOT test. So after all of this time and money spent to earn a black belt my son was denied the opportunity to even test. It was heartbreaking to tell him that even though he had spent 4 of his 9 years working toward this, that he would never earn his black belt in karate. In addition, we were always told that you never lose the classes that you pay for as long as you remain active. We have paid for many classes for my son and myself that we will now never be able to use. This is completely shameful and unacceptable treatment of good, long term customers. Don't assume that because this studio has been around for over 40 years that your investment is safe. Mr. Deaton is nearing retirement and his decisions reflect declining interest in the good reputation of his business and poor business acumen. read more

Faith J.

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The boys love it!!

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