Knoxville's Best Martial Arts SCHOOL

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Knoxville Martial Arts Classes for Preschooler

Preschool Martial Arts
in Knoxville

The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having TONS of fun! Our Preschool Martial Arts program in Knoxville gives your little one the tools they need to prepare for school and life.




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Kids Martial Arts
in Knoxville

Our Kids Martial Arts program in Knoxville gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self-defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!

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Teen Martial Arts
in Knoxville

The ultimate tech alternative that gets teens active, engaged, and it helps them feel confident, too. Help your teen make friends and get off their screens with our Teen Martial Arts classes in Knoxville!

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Adult Martial Arts
in Knoxville

Great friends, great fun. Crush your fitness goals with our Adult Martial Arts classes in Knoxville. Learn self-defense skills and martial arts together while having a ton of fun. No more boring workouts!

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Teen Krav Maga
in Knoxville

In our Teen Krav Maga classes, participants will learn effective self-defense techniques that are easy to understand and apply. These techniques are based on real-world scenarios and focus on instinctive movements, making them highly practical for teenagers. The curriculum includes strikes, kicks, escapes from holds, and defense against weapons, all taught with a strong emphasis on safety and control.

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Teen Krav Maga Classes in Knoxville

Adult Krav Maga
in Knoxville

Our Adult Krav Maga classes focus on real-world self-defense scenarios, teaching you how to respond effectively to various threats. The curriculum includes striking, grappling, defenses against armed and unarmed attacks, and situational awareness. Techniques are based on instinctive movements, making them easy to learn and apply under stress.


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Birthday Parties
in Knoxville

Stop trying to reinvent the wheel--Birthday parties should be fun, not a ton of work! Enjoy watching your kids have fun!

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why CHOOSE Stephen Strouss Taekwondo?

Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Knoxville. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.

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"Possibly the only martial arts school in West Knoxville that has structure, rules and staff that's committed to educating and pushing students to achieve results. Great job and keep it up!"

"Our 7 year old son started Taekwondo & Ninja Trix with a neighbor friend and they’re both two months in and loving it. This class is teaching Discipline & Self Control to my son who is diagnosed ADHD. Mr. Strauss is great with the kids, parents and staff"

"They are a family friendly environment. I love the excitement on my 4 year old when we talk about class! They are teaching him discipline, his is gaining self confidence and skills to help for the rest of his life."

"The entire culture is positive, uplifting and outright cheerful."

"I have 2 young girls in this program who love coming to class. They have fun and feel confident! We know they will learn lifelong skills here."

"Stephen Strouss Taekwondo Ninja class is exactly what my son needed. It is a great workout combined with character building. All of the instructors and staff have been amazing."

"My son loves training at Strouss TKD. The classes are high energy and engaging from start to finish. I appreciate the opportunity for frequent training."

About our programs

Knoxville Martial Arts Classes for Preschooler

Preschool Martial Arts
in Knoxville

Discover why parents love our Preschool Martial Arts program in Knoxville. It's the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, character enrichment, and it gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.



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Kids Martial Arts
in Knoxville

Parents LOVE our Knoxville Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self-defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.

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Teen Martial Arts
in Knoxville

Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self-defense, our Knoxville Teen Martial Arts program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and bettering themselves.

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Adult Martial Arts
in Knoxville

Our Knoxville Adult Martial Arts program combines next-level fitness with next-level FUN; no more boring workouts! It's time to switch up your routine and get the results you've been looking for in an awesome community of like-minded people.

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Teen Krav Maga
in Knoxville

Join us at our Knoxville studio for Teen Krav Maga and empower your teen with the skills and confidence to handle any situation. Whether they're looking to learn self-defense, get in shape, or simply try something new, our program offers a comprehensive and enjoyable experience. We look forward to welcoming your teen to our Krav Maga family!

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Teen Krav Maga Classes in Knoxville

Adult Krav Maga
in Knoxville

Protect yourself and learn real-world self-defense skills with Knoxville Adult Krav Maga classes! Benefits of the Adult Krav Maga program include improved physical fitness, increased confidence, enhanced situational awareness, and stress relief. The training sessions are designed to be both challenging and rewarding, ensuring you gain valuable skills while getting a great workout.

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Birthday Parties
in Knoxville

When we say we have the best birthday parties in Knoxville, we mean it. Give your child the perfect party, while you enjoy a stress free day. Your child will thank you later, we guarantee it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our martial arts programs

We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.

We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better, join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!

Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!

No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Knoxville martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!

Truthfully, the journey to black belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE! 

The self-defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for black belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self-discipline lead to life-long success.

You will find that your instructors at Stephen Strouss Taekwondo Knoxville are dedicated to helping you on your journey to black belt or whatever your personal goal may be.

We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. Take advantage of our limited time offer…The fastest way is to fill in the form. 

Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Knoxville martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Stephen Strouss Taekwondo in Knoxville has martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. We are sure you will be too!

Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!

Stephen Strouss Taekwondo

Knoxville

We’re located at 1505 Downtown West Blvd., stop by and say hello!