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Red Dragon Martial Arts & BJJ Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Morristown, Tennessee

BJJ gym Kids & teens No-gi

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule rdkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 423-353-5799

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 3:30–7 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
Sunday Closed

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

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Red Dragon Martial Arts & BJJ Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 24 mentions

“My daughter has been in martial arts at RDMA for going on 4 years now and it has drastically improved her discipline, focus and respect.”

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🩳 No-Gi 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It was very informative and made me eager to start taking self defense classes.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Red Dragon Martial Arts & BJJ Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate 5 mentions

“I love the amount of confidence my son has gained in his time in karate.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 82 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Mr Whitworth, the instructor, is great with teaching complex ideas in a way kids can understand.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for something to get your kid active, help with discipline, and a supportive community you can rely on, I definitely recommend Red Dragon.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Our daughter looks forward to class and is learning fundamentals she can use for her whole life.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“If you’re looking for something to get your kid active, help with discipline, and a supportive community you can rely on, I definitely recommend Red Dragon.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 24 mentions

“If you’re looking for something to get your kid active, help with discipline, and a supportive community you can rely on, I definitely recommend Red Dragon.”

From the reviews

I signed up my 5 year old after careful consideration of all the choices in town. We selected Red Dragon Martial Arts because of the instructors educational background, the cleanliness of the facility, class hour availability and the discipline required of students.

★★★★★ — Theressa, Dec 2021

Great martial arts school! Our daughter has been enrolled here for a little over a year and it has been really good for her. The structure of the class is excellent with enough fun mixed in to keep the kids interested. Our daughter looks forward to class and is learning fundamentals she can use for her whole life.

★★★★★ — Laura, Dec 2023

Both my kids are enrolled in classes and they love them. My son has been training there for 2 1/2 years in total and watching his confidence sky rocket has been an amazing experience for me as a parent. The classes are great for discipline, focus, and a great form of exercise.

★★★★★ — Justin, Jan 2026

I went in as a visitor for a Saturday open mat (no-gi) but when I reached out to Dustin (not sure if he's the owner or not) I made him aware that I mainly only train in the GI and would like to get some rolls in and he brought his go to help me out while I was on vacation to get some GI rounds in!

★★★★★ — Lucas, May 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Red Dragon Martial Arts & BJJ Center

Nervous about walking into a BJJ 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 basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, 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 Red Dragon Martial Arts & BJJ Center

284 S Daisy St, Morristown, TN37813

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