Home › Tennessee › Kingsport › Bushido Academy
Bushido Academy
5 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Kingsport, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 3–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bushidoacademykingsport.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 423-480-5625
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, and practitioners of all levels trained together with respect and camaraderie.”
“There was a kids’ class happening while I was working out, the instructors seemed really wonderful with the kiddos and everyone was having a lot of fun.”
“I took a morning class and a sparring class, and both were great.”
“They offer both Gi and No Gi and focus primarily on real world self defense, while also assisting you if you train for competition as well.”
Other martial arts here
“on top of teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they also teach Muay Thai style kickboxing, and are looking to also include Kung Fu in this coming year.”
“The kick boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes are top notch.”
“My wife was hesitant at first because BJJ is a very close up sport, but the instructors and students made her feel comfortable and now she enjoys attending.”
“If you’re looking to get into MMA or just want to train hard, this is the place to be.”
“The owner also has a history of martial arts dating back to his youth in Karate, and is currently a red and white belt in Karate.”
What members say
“The coaches were knowledgeable, and everyone I met was friendly and respectful.”
“My schedule didn’t align with an adult class but Jason was super warm and welcoming, and the facility is nice and open and clean.”
“If you are looking for a clean, professional, and friendly place to train with a great opportunity for growth in the martial art, then Bushido is the place to be.”
“On top of the black belts, they also have a wide variety of experienced blue, purple, and brown belts with a wealth of information to help any new or inexperienced practitioner.”
“Thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts n we’re so excited to continue to watch our son thrive in this environment -The Mays Family”
“They offer both Gi and No Gi and focus primarily on real world self defense, while also assisting you if you train for competition as well.”
From the reviews
I have trained at Campeão United (formerly known as Bushido) for nearly 3 years, and I can’t say enough of how fortunate we are -myself and the students- to being members of this school.
I have been training here since the first of August after training at another location prior. I have been to a few different academies to train and do seminars as well, and Bushido is by far the best academy I have been to in the east Tennessee region.
Really happy with Bushido Academy! The instructors are top-class — very skilled and super patient. They know how to teach in a way that’s easy to understand, whether you’re a beginner or already have some experience. You can tell they genuinely care about each student’s growth, not just technique but confidence too.
My son started his jiu jitsu journey 4 months ago and already we see a huge change in his behavior! He enjoys classes and learning especially with the other kiddos! Bushido cares about the development of young kids but also teaching discipline and defense that these kids can weave into every aspect of their lives.
New to muay thai? Start at Bushido Academy
Bushido Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, 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 gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Bushido Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
More muay thai gyms near Kingsport
Duncan MMA
5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site