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Premier Martial Arts West Town
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Knoxville, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–19) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (865) 867-2131
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Even when there was a situation when my son was goofing around, Mr Xander very kindly explained how to shift his behavior and try again for a stripe.”
“I’m in the adult class and so is my husband.”
“Xander from demo team, he is an amazing demo captain, and moved to this location to work with him.”
“Xander does a great job of helping you out one on one during class.”
“I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to meet fitness or self defense goals.”
“Even when there was a situation when my son was goofing around, Mr Xander very kindly explained how to shift his behavior and try again for a stripe.”
Other martial arts here
“I tried several karate programs in Knoxville to no avail, till we tried West Town Premier Martial Arts.”
“I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to meet fitness or self defense goals.”
What students say
“We have had some amazing instructors over the years, most recently Mr.”
“The skills my son learned and developed in such a welcoming, structured and fun environment are something he will carry with him the rest of his life.”
“My kids have learned composure and self discipline and I’m in the best shape I’ve been in 15 years.”
“Master Von is so dedicated to the job and such an amazing mentor for the students.”
“5 years and has gained so much confidence and has made life long friends (so have I with some of the PMA moms)!”
From the reviews
We love Premier Martial Arts West Town! My daughter has been training for six years and the change in her has been amazing. She's gone from a timid little girl to a confident young woman.
My son was a student Premier Martial Arts and we were incredibly pleased with our experience. Master Von is so dedicated to the job and such an amazing mentor for the students.
We love West Town Premier Martial Arts! Mr Billy and Mr Xander create a welcoming and educational environment. My neurodivergent son has grown in many ways, just in 5 months. He is socializing and listening in class, he's practicing and tries hard in class.
Premier Martial arts is an outstanding martial arts school. We have had a great experience there since beginning in August 2013. The instructors and staff are very dedicated to the training and mentoring of these kids. Highly recommended by this Mom and student. Thank you Premier.
New to taekwondo? Start at Premier Martial Arts West Town
Premier Martial Arts West Town comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, 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 instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels 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 schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Premier Martial Arts West Town
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect 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, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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