Cross Roads Martial Arts in Gray, TN

09/01/2026

Coming Up:

Month of September- Bring-a-Buddy Month! Your friend or family member can come the entire month of September for FREE! Group and tailored classes are included, and (of course) there are incentives to get enrolled if you so choose. If you decide not to enroll, there is absolutely no catch. Just come check it out, and have a fantastic month. Please let us know who you'll be bringing, and we'll get the whole thing set up.

September 7th- Dojo closed for Labor Day. All 30 minute classes will be rescheduled.

September 12th- Second Saturday Workout! One of my favorite things about my old company was a workout that was called "1st Friday". All the different districts would send their chief and sometimes assistant instructors to spread the camaraderie and get a good solid sweat with one another. After we finished the workout, we ate some delicious vittles and had a corporate meeting to ensure we were all on the same sheet of music. We really enjoyed it, so we would like to re-create that same feeling for all of you. Every 2nd Saturday we'll do an all-ages workout from 10-11am, then get together to enjoy some delicious pot luck treats/snacks. Some of them will be more formal, meaning we'll actually have a full-on potluck and more. This time it'll be more casual, so you can bring anything you may want to share.

September 18th- Belt Testing. It's still almost 3 weeks away, so make sure you're totally familiar with what your belt requirements are. If you have any questions about what you need to work on, please ask a sensei. We will certainly guide you in the correct direction.

September 26th- Weapon Workshop with Master Dennis Brookman! There's still time to jump in if you wanna. Look for the sign up sheet on the white counter.

October 2nd- Self Defense Class for Women! This class is designed for smaller vs. larger opponents, and will be specifically geared towards real-world scenarios. It will be taught at a beginning level, so all ability levels are welcome to attend. We are, however, limiting the number of women in attendance due to space limitations, so please reserve a spot as soon as you know you'd like to attend. Age 13 and above are welcome, and the cost for the class will be $25 per attendee (Currently enrolled students are free).

***REMINDER***
Monday's group class is open for Kids and Juniors. We would like to formally invite all of you to come on Mondays, as well.

Thank you all for all you do!

08/26/2026

Hello All!

It's that time again!

On October 2nd from 5:30-7pm, Sensei Brandi and I will host a class for women age 13 and older to attend at our studio at 5205 Bobby Hicks Hwy Suite 7. All ability levels are welcome to attend, and we would also like to encourage you to bring friends and family members, because we believe everyone can benefit from a general knowledge base of self-defense tactics, particularly that will work for smaller defenders.

We do, however, have limited space in the studio, so we encourage you to reserve a spot in the class to ensure there is enough room. Cost for the class will be $25 per attendee, and free for our active students.

If you have never been to a class of this type, they are tons of fun and a good workout. Some of the previous attendees have described the class as an "empowering workout" because you're "smiling, sweating, and learning" all at the same time. You could check it our for yourself!

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/18/2026

Ninja Night is this Friday!
If you can please bring any empty aluminum cans from sodas etc. for target practice. We are going to try and set up a nerf obstacle course. As a reminder safety glasses are required; no high powered nerf weapons permitted.
The movie we will be showing is Homeward Bound. We will not be showing the movie till the end of the night around 8:30pm.
10:00pm is the latest time you can pick up your kids. Guests not enrolled as students will need to have a weaver signed to participate.

Adventurous animal tale will have kids riveted. Read Common Sense Media's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey review, age rating, and parents guide.

08/13/2026

Welcome last week to:

Logan
Stella
Mia
Rio

Coming Up:

August 21st- Ninja Night!!! Party starts at 5pm and goes until 10pm. We hereby cordially invite students and their friends and family members to attend this epic event! We'll feed them, entertain them, allow them to throw cream pies at a sensei, and send them back to you chock-a-block full of sugar and memories! Cost for Ninja Night is $40 for the first attendee, and half price for their friend or family member. Please reserve a spot by August 20th.

September 7th- Dojo Closed for Labor Day. All 30 minute classes will be rescheduled.

September 12th- Second Saturday Workout! All ages group class will go from 1030-1130. Super good for camaraderie. Be there AND be square!

September 18th- Belt Testing! So much time to get ready. If you have any questions about what you need to learn to be ready, please ask a sensei.

September 26th- Weapon Workshop with Master Dennis Brookman! Katana will be the weapon of choice, and the cost of the class will include a wooden training sword, as you will be able to work with a partner "safely" that way. Time and cost of the class will follow posthaste.

October TBD- Women's Self Defense Class! More info to come.

Going in to fall is the absolute busiest time for the dojo, and we could not be more grateful. Our aim is to inspire confidence in every student we get the opportunity to train, and part of that is keeping you all inspired along the way. Being connected with one another is a great way to stay inspired. If you've never met the dojo families, please make sure to come check out some of the extra curriculars. When you meet all of these folks, you'll understand why I'm constantly gushing about how great you all are. You guys Rock!

08/07/2026

Students and Friends-

When we first opened- nearly 4 years ago- we were open on Tuesday-Saturday, and closed on Sunday and Monday. We found out pretty quickly that it was not a good fit for the community. Folks like to spend time with their families on weekends, and so do we.

Problem was, we wanted one day that all the group class ages could come in, so that all the dojo families could get to know one another. So we started doing an all ages workout every first Saturday of each month. We would also have a potluck-style breakfast after the group class, and we had a great time with it.

So we've decided to bring it back!

Beginning this Saturday, we'll have an all ages group class that will go from 12:30-1:30pm. I realize this isn't the 1st Saturday of this month, but who's counting... In the future, it will be each 1st Saturday of the month. This coming Saturday is the test run for future ones.

So here is the punchline:

You are cordially invited to attend the All Ages Group class this Saturday from 12:30-1:30! Dojo will be open by 11:45 for stretching.

No need to bring any potluck dish, as this week, for sure, we will not be potlucking. We hope to see you there.

08/05/2026

Coming Up:

August 21st- NINJA NIGHT!!! The party begins at 5pm and continues until 10pm. Kids age 6-13 are invited to come enjoy an incredibly memorable and fun evening full of:
Nerf Wars
Ninja Dodgeball
Cream The Sensei
A Projector Movie
Pizza and Snacks
Much More...
Cost for Ninja Night is $40 for the first attendee, and half price for their friend or family member.. Please make sure to reserve a spot on the sign up sheet.

Month of September- Bring-A-Buddy Month! Whoever that friend or family member is that keeps being intrigued about your lessons should be taking them with you- and here's their chance! Let us know who you'll be bringing, and they can come check out the dojo for the whole month for FREE! Give us a heads up who will be coming, and we'll set them up for the month.

September 26th- Weapon Workshop with Master Dennis Brookman! Katana will be the weapon of choice for this class and the cost of the class will include the weapon. We are still looking at options for whether we will get wooden or metal practice swords for the class. When we have decided which one to use, we will know cost and time and the rest of the details. More info to come soon!

I visited my sister on my way beck from Illinois, and she had taken a picture at our grand opening almost 4 years ago. Zoey was a tiny little munchkin, and the dojo looked waaaay different. The studio has has an incredible evolution since we opened, and we owe all of any success to our Lord Jesus Christ first, and the support from your amazing families second. Thank you for the everything.

07/28/2026

Sensei Jonny will be out of town this week and back next Tuesday. If you are a brown or black belt student he will arrange for makeup lessons with him for your tailored lesson when he returns. Sensei Brandi and other assistant instructors will be running classes as normal. Please look for a 714 area code text for dojo updates.

07/28/2026

Congratulations to Brody, Brantley, Andrew, Jace and Clara for passing their Yellow Belt exam. Great job guys!!!

07/23/2026

Students and Friends-

Rain Rain, Go Away! ...but don't because of the awesome growth we're getting in our garden. So, do stick around, but just don't rain too much and kill all the garden. I really and truly love all the green that pops out of nowhere, though.

Coming Up:

July 24th- Belt Testing! This will be a beginning level test, so it will be the first testing some of you have been a part of at the studio. Our testing procedures are for the testers only, so we ask that you make sure they get here about 15 minutes early to stretch and practice. Once the test lines up, we ask that parents and anyone that wants to observe hangs out nearby until the promotion at the end of the test. We've found that the added stress of spectators can diminish their performance. Generally, yellow belt testing takes about an hour to complete, so please make sure we have a good phone number so we can text to let you know they're ready to be promoted. Then you come on in and take pictures and give the atta-boys/girls.

August 21st- Ninja Night! Kids age 6-13 are cordially invited to come have, quite possibly, one of the best times of their lives here at the dojo! Ninja Wars, Ninja Dodge Ball, Cream the Sensei, Pizza, and a projector movie to finish it all off. Ninja Night goes from 5-10pm, but you are more than welcome to grab them a bit early if you need to. Cost for the first attendee is $40, and their friend or family member is half price. Please make sure to reserve your spot by signing the sheet at the studio.

Month of September- Bring-a-Buddy Month! Your friend or family member can come try out classes the entire month for FREE! If you want, they can jump into your 30 minute lesson with you, and if they are in the same age group, they can also do group class with you!

September 26th- Katana Class with Master Dennis Brookman! Please ask to be sure you can jump in, as sharp things in some folk's hands may not be a good idea for a dojo... More details to follow.

I've been reflecting a lot today, because outdoor projects had to take a back seat on account of the rain. Every day I drive around the area, I am absolutely flabbergasted at how green things get so quickly. All the deer came out once the deluge stopped, and I had a full-on "whistle while you work" moment. Nature all around... What a blessing that we were pushed out here. I thank you all for being such a great big old part of why we love it here!

07/14/2026

Students and Friends-

Dog days of summer... In California, that meant that it was hotter, but not much else was different. Higher temperature and drier potentially. I thought it was all about the lagging feeling one feels near the middle of the summer, but now I understand it is so much more. Air that feels like it's about to break, super muggy, and stiflingly hot. Now I get it. I understand why dogs sit on the porch and pant... Not in the dojo, though! Our AC guy came through lickety-split!

Welcome this week to:

Jack L

Coming Up:

July 24th- Belt Testing! It's looking like there will be more beginners on this one, which means there should be more advanced folks ready. If you got a testing card, please make sure to ask a sensei what to expect. There will be more information forthcoming for parents.

August 21st- Ninja Night! From 5-10pm, we'll have Nerf wars, Ninja Dodgeball, Cream the Sensei, Pizza, snacky-snacks, more games, then we end it all with a projector movie. Think the best baby sitting experience both you and your kids can have! Kids between the ages 6-13 may attend, and they are more than welcome to bring their friends and/or family members. Cost for ninja night is $40 for the first and half price for their buddy. Look for the sign up sheet on the white counter.

Month of September- Bring-A-Buddy Month! Your friend or family member can come check out classes the whole month for free! Let us know they'll be coming, and we will get them set up with all the necessary schedule information.

September TBD- Weapon Workshop! Katana looks like the winner of which weapon we'll do. I'm super excited to give you all the details- When I know them! Ask if you are eligible.

Blessed. I am constantly overwhelmed by the people God's put into my life. Gratitude is a good start, but some days I'm just full. Thank you for your support and amazing-ness! You guys Rock!