David Deaton Karate Studios

4.5 mi

Great group of teachers and atmosphere my son loves it. Awesome classes and birthday parties great…read morefor all ages and fitness levels.

My son has enjoyed learning from the great teachers. They have classes for all ages and fitness…read morelevels.

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U.S. Ju Jitsu & Karate Center

9.3 mi

I worked out at with this instructor 20 years ago when he had a location in Bellevue, TN, when I…read morewas in college he was excellent! Then I moved to Dallas & he helped me find a suitable place to workout at. If I lived in in Lebanon I'd surely still be a student there.

From the owner: Practical Street Self Defense, American Combat Jujitsu, Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate, Traditional…read moreWeapons Training, Modern and Improvised Weapons Training, Sport Ju Jitsu MMA Training, Adult and Teen Classes, Group, Private/Semi-Private Lessons

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Hendersonville Martial Arts

9.5 mi

Hendersonville Martial Arts has made such a positive impact on our family. We love learning new…read morelife skills every week and the workout we get from each class is amazing. I also feel blessed that the instructors not only teach but care about their students. I highly recommend HMA!

Talk about respect! Honor! Teaching the children not only self-defense! The sensei's are top notch…read more Great for self- discipline as well! Respect others! Great for karate and life!

Krav Maga classes at Hendersonville Martial Arts - serving families in Hendersonville, Gallatin and Sumner County.

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Krav Maga at Hendersonville Martial Arts - Get fit and fearless with us at HMA!

Premier Martial Arts Lebanon

10.1 mi

My son has been at SMAC for over a year now. He has learned so much and can't wait to go every…read moreweek! Mr. Warren and the other staff are great!

From the owner: Premier Martial Arts Lebanon offers a blend of karate, kickboxing, self-defense, and krav maga in…read moreour 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 Lebanon 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!

Online classes available!

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Have your next birthday party with us! Break a board and cut the cake with a sword!

David Deaton Karate Studios

11.0 mi

This is an outstanding Wado Ryu karate school! I've been a student at DDKS since 2020 and find the…read moreinstruction excellent and very focused on proper technique. Training is at times intense, but also practical and educational. Time is taken to develop quality of the various punches, kicks, and stances. Kata training is superb and free sparring is spirited, yet controlled. My fellow classmates are great to work with and everyone is extremely pleasant and respectful. If you are interested in true martial arts training, this is the place!

I took Karate back in the 90s. I was sorely impressed and gained a lot of confidence and…read morediscipline. I would highly recommend David Deaton. I trusted David Deaton with my son and he became very strong and disciplined. Currently my son is a Captain in the military. Sharon Heath Phillips

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Hero Martial Arts

2.5

(4 reviews)

2.9 mi

More clarity on $60 automatic belt fees. Not having a 60 day cancelation process. Staff is nice…read more My daughter enjoyed being there, it's just too expensive for what it is.

Billing could be better, memberships fees are very unreasonable and prices are not affordable even…read moretho they say they are very affordable

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Aregis Taekwondo Center

14.1 mi

The programs offered at Aregis are great! Summer camp, after school, evening classes... so many…read moreways to keep kids engaged and moving! Families training together too!! The staff is incredible and so helpful!! Aregis is the best place for sure!!

The Aregis Center and their staff are the best that I've ever met. These people are so gracious,…read moreand sincere. The students are taught by top of the line Instructors, and it is shown by the work that the students performs. Master Regis is a great man. He makes you feel at home with his warmth and sincerity. I feel safe letting the Aregis Center teach my children. I know that my children are always in good hands, and having lots of fun, while learning self-discipline, and self-defense. I give the Aregis Center 100%.

Danner Karate Center

(2 reviews)

3.1 mi

Mr. Danner teaches his students as a great coach would. The students EARN their belts versus buying…read morea belt. He has 100s of proud past students. If you want your child to learn to be respectful and learn a Karate discipline the right way, this is the place for you!

Best karate studio in wilson county. We love how the instructors push the kids not only to learn…read morekarate, but to excel in school and treating others with respect.

We have 3 generations at our dojo

Just a fun group of children and congrats for their belt exam

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SoundWaves

3.9

(75 reviews)

10.4 mi

SoundWaves is a HUMONGOUS indoor and outdoor water theme park. It includes a Flow Rider, Infinity…read morePool for adults, water slides, daybeds, cabanas and seating areas plus spaces to relax and enjoy the scenery. The Basement - Arcade, Game Tables, Virtual Reality, Rock Climbing and Party Rooms is in the lower level and is open to all guests. Check-In was seamless where I received my wristband which was hood for the entire day. There is an elevator for those with strollers, wheelchairs, scooters or mobility challenges who can't do the stairs. I spent my time in the adults only area and practically had the space all to myself. There's an LED screen where the main pool is that plays music videos from a variety of artists. Once you get hungry from all that activity, Decibels has good and drinks. There's also a full bar in the adults only area. It was a perfect way to relax and wind down from a very BUSY conference. Wish I could've spent more time there! The SoundWaves store has a variety of items such as swimwear, towels, hats, sunscreen and toiletries.

We stayed here for a conference and it was soo nice to just be in the hotel and hop over to the…read morewater park. The layout was pretty open and it was really fun. Plenty of chairs, outside and inside parts. The slides were super cool and various parts you could go in and pools, and basketball, volleyball, in the water, tube belts that can help get the tubes up and lifeguards everywhere. The lazy river around, it was really fun for us!

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Charlie Daniels Park

4.6

(27 reviews)

2.3 mi

We loved the loop you can run or walk on and the pavilions you can have lunch in or rent!! So much…read morespace to relax and enjoy the Spring weather! We love that you can bring your doggies too. Great place for families or just a day out enjoying the fresh air!

Nice playground and splash pad. My daughter likes to spend time there…read more Sometimes they sell there shaved ice, which is not too healthy.(

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Sports Village Fitness

4.3

(16 reviews)

9.3 mi

They keep all of their equipment clean. Tons of different classes that cater to everyone. Been…read moregoing for 6 months now and I love it.

The sign-up process was excellent. Very helpful staff and plenty of amenities - inside and outdoors.read more

Body Barre Classes at Sports Village

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Lounge area for Yoga Studio

Stones River Kayak and Canoe Rental

(6 reviews)

16.1 mi

We just had an awesome day on the water with the help of Stones River Kayak and Canoe. It was very…read moreeasy to book online, waivers were easily completed online and they issue tickets for your Apple wallet. They texted us in the morning to confirm our reservation then promptly met us at the Jefferson Springs boat ramp. We were quickly outfitted an off to explore. We found lots of wildlife and pristine river banks that we were free to explore as all the land on both sides of the river is public. We spent about 3.5 hours on the water and had quick lunch break in the middle at the great park where the ramp is located that is set up with picnic tables, public restrooms and grills! The Stones River company kept in touch with us and were ready at the end of our rental to promptly collect the kayaks. We would highly recommend this company for your kayak rental needs!

Anthony is great, I've gone twice so far and plan to go again. I like that they have a variety of…read morekayak and or canoe options and can most times accommodate you for a last minute paddle session. I also really appreciate being able to book online which makes things super convenient

Trees growing in the water

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Reagan Y.

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7 years ago

My family has been taking karate at the David Deaton Karate Studio in Brentwood for a little over 4 years. For at least 3 of those years we were paying tuition for 3 students who were all in the Black Belt Club and by my calculations we have paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $15,500 over those years; so, we were very good customers. My son started as a Little Dragon when he was just under 5 years old and has been taking lessons for 4 years. He is a black belt candidate with over 300 classes and has participated in the required 4 tournaments. Other students meeting these criteria got approval to test for their black belts, which is done twice per year. My son was denied approval by Mr. Deaton to test for his black belt because the requirement is that you have to be 9 years old and the test was being given 13 days before his ninth birthday. It seemed like a technicality to me; but since my son really wanted to earn his black belt and he was so close, we settled in for 6 more months of classes and tuition so he could test in the Fall. The other black belt candidate students started the black belt review classes. On May 1st we received a letter in the mail stating that the Brentwood dojo would be closing at the end of the month. I called and spoke to the receptionist in Hendersonville and asked if my son could go ahead and test now given the extenuating circumstances. We would never be able to complete the last few months of classes to test in the Fall because the other two locations are 45 minutes from our home and it is not feasible to make a 1 1/2 hour drive for a one hour class twice per week. She spoke to Mr. Deaton and called me back and said he could take the test but it was only 3 days away and my son had not been participating in the black belt review class like the other students. We began practicing that night and I kept him out of school the next day to practice and attend 3 karate classes in order to prepare for the test on such short notice. While at the dojo practicing, one of the instructors pulled me aside and said there had been a miscommunication and that Mr. Deaton said my son could NOT test. So after all of this time and money spent to earn a black belt my son was denied the opportunity to even test. It was heartbreaking to tell him that even though he had spent 4 of his 9 years working toward this, that he would never earn his black belt in karate. In addition, we were always told that you never lose the classes that you pay for as long as you remain active. We have paid for many classes for my son and myself that we will now never be able to use. This is completely shameful and unacceptable treatment of good, long term customers. Don't assume that because this studio has been around for over 40 years that your investment is safe. Mr. Deaton is nearing retirement and his decisions reflect declining interest in the good reputation of his business and poor business acumen. read more

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