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Battle Rock Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Knoxville, Tennessee

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Women's classes Private lessons LE & military

Plan your first class

  • Free intro class most schools welcome newcomers with a free intro or trial class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
  • Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
  • 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
  • LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule battlerockkravmaga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (865) 919-3985

Hours

Monday 5:30–7 PM
Tuesday 4–5 PM, 5:30–7 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4–5 PM, 5:30–7 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Krav Maga classes on the schedule at Battle Rock Krav Maga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 2 mentions

“My son and I trained together and graduated together!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“This was my family’s first time participating, and it was an incredibly positive experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“If you want to learn real world self-defense, get fit and confident, these guys are the best!”

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🎖️ Law Enforcement & Military

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Other martial arts here

Krav Maga schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Battle Rock Krav Maga — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, or firearms defense alongside your Krav Maga, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 3 mentions

“This was my family’s first time participating, and it was an incredibly positive experience.”

🎯 practical, effective technique 3 mentions

“If you want to learn real world self-defense, get fit and confident, these guys are the best!”

🔥 great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Not only will you receive the best workouts and training, but you also will be sharpened by people who love the Lord and it shows in everything that they say and do.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 4 mentions

“Battlerock gave us excellent training and provided us with the skills we needed to be able to confidently defend ourselves.”

From the reviews

Todd is an incredibly skilled, detailed self defense practitioner. His instruction is clear and concise. His classes provide a safe, fun environment for personal growth and I can’t recommend him enough. You will build confidence and get in the best shape of your life while learning how to defend yourself.

★★★★★ — Cole, Sep 2018

Battle Rock Krav Maga and their Instructors are the best in the Tennessee area. They have years of instructor experience. They teach realistic self defense techniques that could save lives. These classes are great for beginners and advanced students alike. I highly recommend this program.

★★★★★ — Marty, Jan 2019

Awesome group, very knowledgeable, You will not find a better self defense program! Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Jim, May 2022

I’ve been apart of this program for over two years now and I can honestly tell you that it’s top notch. The training, coaches, everything. Lots of great people, and the techniques that you learn are easy to pick up and are super applicable to today’s society.

★★★★★ — Bryson, Jul 2019

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New to Krav Maga? Start at Battle Rock Krav Maga

Battle Rock Krav Maga comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, 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 athletic 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 the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Krav Maga class at Battle Rock Krav Maga

Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga 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 a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Krav Maga is a contact activity. Ease in, train at your own pace, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Battle Rock Krav Maga

4620 Old Broadway #102, Knoxville, TN37918

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