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Premier Martial Arts Premier Martial Arts Knoxville (West Town) offers a blend of karate, kickboxing, self-defense, and krav maga in our 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 Knoxville 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!

Your potential is bigger than you think.Every Black Belt started somewhere. A first class. A first kick. A first challen...
10/02/2026

Your potential is bigger than you think.

Every Black Belt started somewhere. A first class. A first kick. A first challenge. A first moment of doubt.

Potential isn’t about what you can do today. It’s about what you can accomplish when you keep showing up, keep learning, and keep believing in yourself.

At PMA, we help kids discover what they’re capable of, one class at a time.

What could you accomplish if you didn’t give up?

New school year. New opportunities to make great choices.Integrity at school can be as simple as doing your own work, ad...
09/30/2026

New school year. New opportunities to make great choices.

Integrity at school can be as simple as doing your own work, admitting when you’ve made a mistake, treating classmates fairly, and following through on what you say you’ll do.

As we close out September, encourage your child to show their Black Belt Excellence beyond the martial arts school and inside the classroom, too.

Character isn’t built in one big moment.It’s built through all the little choices that happen every day.Choosing honesty...
09/28/2026

Character isn’t built in one big moment.

It’s built through all the little choices that happen every day.

Choosing honesty.
Choosing responsibility.
Choosing respect.
Choosing to do your best.

At Premier Martial Arts, we’re helping students understand that every choice is another opportunity to practice integrity.

Learning martial arts takes discipline, practice, and perseverance.Becoming a martial artist of strong character takes s...
09/25/2026

Learning martial arts takes discipline, practice, and perseverance.

Becoming a martial artist of strong character takes something more.

Integrity.

Showing respect. Being honest. Taking responsibility. Giving your best effort, whether someone is watching or not.

Those are the skills that students can carry with them long after class ends.

Here’s this week’s challenge for our students:Do ONE thing each day simply because you know it’s the right thing to do.H...
09/21/2026

Here’s this week’s challenge for our students:

Do ONE thing each day simply because you know it’s the right thing to do.

Help without being asked.
Tell the truth when it’s difficult.
Keep a promise.
Finish a responsibility.
Include someone who feels left out.

Small choices can build strong character.

Parents, ask your martial artist how they practiced integrity this week!

Making a mistake doesn’t define your character.What you do next does.Integrity means being able to say, “I made a mistak...
09/17/2026

Making a mistake doesn’t define your character.

What you do next does.

Integrity means being able to say, “I made a mistake,” take responsibility, learn from it, and make a better choice next time.

That takes courage, and it’s a skill worth practicing both on and off the mat.

Parents want their kids to become confident and capable, but character matters just as much.At Premier Martial Arts, les...
09/15/2026

Parents want their kids to become confident and capable, but character matters just as much.

At Premier Martial Arts, lessons like integrity help students understand the importance of honesty, accountability, respect, and making good choices.

Because becoming a strong martial artist is about more than what you can do.

It’s about the person you’re becoming.

09/12/2026

This is why we do what we do at PMA.

Integrity doesn’t end when martial arts class is over.It can look like:🥋 Owning up to a mistake📚 Doing your own work at ...
09/09/2026

Integrity doesn’t end when martial arts class is over.

It can look like:
🥋 Owning up to a mistake
📚 Doing your own work at school
🏠 Following through on responsibilities at home
🤝 Keeping a promise to a friend

The lessons students practice on the mat can help shape the choices they make everywhere else.

Would you make the same choice if no one was watching?That’s where integrity comes in.Through martial arts, students lea...
09/07/2026

Would you make the same choice if no one was watching?

That’s where integrity comes in.

Through martial arts, students learn that strong character is built through the choices they make every day, including telling the truth, keeping their word, taking responsibility, and doing the right thing even when it isn’t the easiest choice.

That’s Black Belt Excellence in action.

As we wrap up June’s Black Belt Excellence theme of Positive Attitude, we’re proud of all the students who showed confid...
06/29/2026

As we wrap up June’s Black Belt Excellence theme of Positive Attitude, we’re proud of all the students who showed confidence, resilience, encouragement, and determination on and off the mat. 🥋⭐

A positive attitude is more than a monthly theme. It’s a forever mindset we carry into every class, every challenge, and every goal ahead.

Let’s keep growing stronger together and continue bringing positivity into everything we do! 💪

06/24/2026

Good attitude is part of the uniform at PMA ⭐The way students walk onto the mat, encourage teammates, and respond to challenges all starts with attitude. Positive minds create powerful progress.

Happy Father's Day from Premier Martial Arts!
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from Premier Martial Arts!

Positive attitudes create powerful students 💥Confidence starts with believing in yourself, showing up, and giving your b...
06/19/2026

Positive attitudes create powerful students 💥

Confidence starts with believing in yourself, showing up, and giving your best effort every day. 🥋

Good attitudes. Big confidence. Strong leaders. 💪Martial arts teaches students how to stay positive, work hard, and grow...
06/15/2026

Good attitudes. Big confidence. Strong leaders. 💪

Martial arts teaches students how to stay positive, work hard, and grow through every challenge that comes their way.

Who’s ready for an awesome month at PMA?! 🥋

Little moments on the mat can turn into BIG lessons for life. 🥋💚Our “Mat Chats” are some of the most meaningful parts of...
06/12/2026

Little moments on the mat can turn into BIG lessons for life. 🥋💚

Our “Mat Chats” are some of the most meaningful parts of class — a chance for our instructors to connect with students beyond the drills and techniques. Whether it’s talking about confidence, respect, kindness, or perseverance, these conversations help shape who our students become both on and off the mat.

Because at PMA, we care about more than great kicks and punches…
We care about raising strong, respectful, confident kids. 👊

06/11/2026

Positivity. Confidence. Determination. ⭐

Small mindset shifts can create big victories both on and off the mat.

Tenacity is showing up when things get hard. 🥋It’s trying again after a tough class.It’s pushing through frustration.It’...
06/10/2026

Tenacity is showing up when things get hard. 🥋

It’s trying again after a tough class.
It’s pushing through frustration.
It’s refusing to quit when progress feels slow.

In martial arts, tenacity isn’t about being the strongest person in the room — it’s about having the courage to keep going, even when things are difficult.

That mindset doesn’t just build better martial artists.
It builds resilient kids who learn how to face challenges with confidence, discipline, and determination. 👊💚

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” — Billie Jean King 💪A positive attitude helps students stay motivated,...
06/09/2026

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” — Billie Jean King 💪

A positive attitude helps students stay motivated, confident, and determined even when learning something new takes time.

Confidence looks a lot like this. 👊💥One kick at a time, our students are learning that they’re capable of more than they...
06/08/2026

Confidence looks a lot like this. 👊💥

One kick at a time, our students are learning that they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. Every class is a chance to grow stronger, work harder, and build the kind of confidence that carries far beyond the mat.

And shoutout to our instructors who know how to challenge students while making training fun every step of the way. 🥋💚

Address

8231 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
37919

Opening Hours

Monday 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 2:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 8am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+18652643316

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