I was very disappointed when I visited the east Nashville location for this school. I emailed about…read morewing chun classes, because their site says that they offer (and actually says "specializes") in wing chun. I studied wing tsun/chun in the past under sihing Keith Fain, so I'm very familiar with it. I was told that there was a wing chun class on Saturdays, which turned out to be non-existent. I was also told that there was an "adult" class that consisted on ages 13 and up, which actually consisted of mostly kids under the age of 13...yet there was a class right before that one for ages 7-12 supposedly. Besides the classes being dominated by kids and only having the slightest hint of wing chun concepts that I could see, there was little to no discipline. The kids played more than anything and the instructor did nothing to keep them in line, and worst of all, at least for me, was the fact that he had two "black sash" students that I would of ranked as beginners with a little experience. They were completely unskilled. (I'm assuming that's akin to a black belt in Karate. My previous classes in Chinese martial arts, other than the wing tsun which had its own unique system of ranking, followed the more traditional family styled system of ranking, not colored belts or sashes, which is more of a Japanese and American thing. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not dogging it. It is an easier way of discerning rank.) I really mean no disrespect, but it was really sad. These kids think they are learning kung fu and they actually believe they are good at it too. It's good that they are having fun and are confident, but they are terrible. I totally blame the instructor for this! He'll stand there and watch a student just totally butcher a move, then say to him/her "good job!" and go on. It's not their fault at all. I'm 32 now and have been training since the age of 14. I've trained in a hand full of schools and visited several, and this is by far one of the worst I've ever seen :(

This school isn't a /bad/ school, per se, but I really didn't get a great vibe from it. I'll weigh…read morethe pros and cons: Pros: The school was really inexpensive month-for-month. If you have a kid, they did really well with instilling discipline and respect. "yes sir" and "no sir" were common. The instructor (who wasn't the school owner the night I visited) was very knowledgeable and skilled. It was obvious he'd had quite a bit of training in kung fu. Cons: The "school" is actually in a church gymnasium. When doing warmups and other exercises, (push ups, etc), you're on this VERY hard surface, barefoot, and no give whatsoever. This is eventually going to kill your knees and other joints when you're doing moves that require quick jumping and stomps. The instructor, though knowledgeable, was kind of... up on himself. Every time he would have you do some hard, esoteric move, he would explain how his instructors would have drilled this into you, and made you do it over, and over, and over again. Sorry, this isn't China. People don't devote their lives to practicing kung fu. On top of it, I got the feeling that the guy really didn't care that I'd had any other martial arts training, treating me like I was a complete newbie, who didn't know what a "proper" punch was. You're not really learning kung fu-- the program, when you sign on, teaches you "traditional" karate, punches, kicks, etc, which you learn to spar with, and then as you progress, you apparently learn more actual kung fu. Classes of mixed ages: Adults practice with children. Having experienced both mixed and seperate classes in other settings, it's WAY obvious that children and adults have different needs to cater to, and having both children and adults together, in my opinion, is a HUGE distraction. If you want a cheap martial arts class, go for it. I only visited one class, but I could tell this school was not for me. "Hard" traditional training methods don't benefit you as much when you could incorporate isometric exercises that are far safer. Standing in one pose for an extended period of time doesn't teach you how to fight. I came out of the class aching, not in a good way, but with a tweaked back from these exercises. I couldn't see myself going back for what amounted to more punishment.

Conrad is patient, kind and all around great guy! He's superb at martial arts and sand volleyball…read more He has been teaching for many years and is quite competent to teach your son or daughter Wado Ryu, self defense, grappling, Gracie jujitsu and whatever else you desire to learn. I got my 2nd Dan blackbelt at his school when it was in Brentwood. My oldest son got his 1st Dan blackbelt when he was 12 yo. My younger sons never got their black belts because they were too young, but they got up to brown as far as they could go. I would go back but we live too far away in another state. He has trained many black belts to be all they could be and I have many great memories of the school.

Kids bouncing off the walls at home? Wanna learn martial arts? Looking for a new gym? Look no…read morefurther! This place is the best. The location is super cool, the people (kids and adults) are so nice and really work as a team, and the head professor, Professor Alex, is amazing at what he does. He engages with everyone, praises the students when they nail a technique and is always on top of his classes, making sure everyone is on the same page and understands what they need to do. My daughter has been in martial arts since she was 3 (she's going to be 9 this year), and it was extremely important to me to find an instructor who knew how to really handle a kids class. I've seen coaches in other gyms just ramble off techniques and not really pay attention to if the kids are grasping it. I'm happy to see that Professor Alex is on top of it. He makes sure the kids are doing techniques CORRECTLY and confidently. Her confidence has skyrocketed and she's made friends with all the kids in her class. The adults class is also spectacular. Everyone is so kind and willing to help. If you don't understand something, Professor Alex will demonstrate it and work with you until you do. The energy is so positive and upbeat in this gym. !!TEACH YOUR KIDS TO DEFEND THEMSELVES!! I'm so glad we found this place!!

Best karate school around. Mr O'Riley is skilled, compassionate, kind, and treats everyone with…read morerespect. He keeps the dojo and parking lots clean and watches over his students as if they were his own children. This world would be a much better place if there were more people like him in it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

This is an excellent school that teaches traditional Japanese karate. I have both of my children…read moreenrolled here and i take classes as well. I would recommend this school to anyone and for all ages.

If you are thinking of checking out a martial arts studio in Nashville- this is the one to check…read moreout. Their Ju-Jitsu classes are wonderful and their self defense classes are a great, non-intimidating introduction into martial arts. The instructors are great, they explain everything well and will take time to work one on one with people so that they are learning the material and they feel comfortable. The other classmates are also very helpful and are willing to help. As a woman, I never felt intimidated or out of place at Zanshin. Also a great place to come if you are just passing through Nashville!

Zanshin Dojo offers Wado-Ryu Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, specifically Gracie Jiu-Jitsu…read more It is located in Next Level Fitness on Church St. Zanshin Dojo is the oldest BJJ school in Nashville and is the kind of place that is dedicated to quality traditional martial arts instruction. It is not the kind of place that will have a pit bull in the logo or offer kickboxing fitness classes. It is not an MMA school or a quick executive black belt school. What it is is one of the best places in Nashville to seriously study martial arts. All classes are open to Men and Women and children's classes are taught as well. Instruction is top notch and you will get the kind of technical instruction that is not available at most schools. Great school for beginners and advanced students.

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.

Why five? Traditional classic korean tae kwon do. One star…read more Great location with easy access. One star Great program with excellent cost benefit ratio. One star Training and challenge with self awareness and discipline. One star Master is man of character with development of trainees top priority. One star How about six---- sets limits no participation promotion. My reference- part of Olympic support for Barcelona Olympics.

No longer at brentwood location. Drove in circles trying to find but now is Gracie barraread more

The Honor Martial Arts team have been so encouraging, caring, and supportive in our son's martial…read morearts journey. They not only teach TaeKwonDo but make teaching life skills like character training, leadership development, focus, discipline, goal setting, and so much more a real priority. I've been involved in martial arts for over 35 years and have experience with many different types of schools and I highly recommend Honor Martial Arts for your child!