Mixed Martial Arts School and Training
We are a family owned Mixed Martial Arts school with over 40 years experience. We are well known and established in the East Tennessee region. Professional and amateur cage fighter's.
Keywords: Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Sambo, Isshinryu, M.M.A., Valor Fights,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
D.B.A. North Knox Isshinryu since 2005. Been in the Martial Arts since 1980.
What is your primary product or service?
Mixed Martial Arts Instruction and Training. Isshinryu Karate and Jiu-Jitsu.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Gregg McMahan began Martial Arts in 1980. He is currently a 8th Degree Hachi- Dan in Isshinryu Karate, he is also ranked in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and trained in Sambo. He has been teaching since 1990. He actively competed on the karate tournament circuit until 1998, Brandon McMahan has been raised in Martial Arts. He is currently a 5th Degree, Go- Dan in Isshinryu. He began his M.M.A. career in 2008 his record was 8 - 4 when he went Pro in 2011. Brandon was the first Tennessee State Bantamweight Champion. Is the current RMMA World Bantamweight Champion.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
One difference is that we teach a variety of Martial Arts in the traditional ways. We are a contact school and focus on self-defense in the real world of daily life. We encourage tournament competition, but do not require it. We believe that Martial Arts is a way of life.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are associated with the Universal Isshinryu and Jiu-Jitsu Association.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Coming from Halls We are the last building on the Left, before you go over Black Oak Ridge. Coming from Fountain City we are the first building on the Right, after you cross Black Oak Ridge.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Checks, money orders and debit and credit through Pay Pal.
Which areas do you service?
Halls, Fountain City, North Knoxville, We have students who come from New Tazewell, Luttrell, Union County, Gibbs, East Towne.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Gregg and Brandon McMahan Co- Owners, Donna McMahan General Manager
What are your hours of operation?
Monday 7:00 - 8:00,Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 8:30, Wednesday 7:00 -8:00 Friday 6:30 - 7:30, Saturdays 9:00am -10:30, 10:45 - Noon, M.M.A. Training as scheduled.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That they are truly happy with the changes that martial arts has brought to their lives.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
OUR MOTTO IS: YOU CAN DO IT!
Lead Me, Oh Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies: Make thy way straight before my face. Psalms 5:8
We are a Christian Family School, and are open to anyone who is interested in self - defense and self - improvement.