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Phoenix Martial Arts Phoenix Martial Arts- Voted Best Martial Arts Studio in Rutherford County & Middle TN! Taekwondo-based classes for kids, teens, and adults in Murfreesboro, TN.

Phoenix Martial Arts is a family-owned and operated martial arts and success coaching center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Our team of highly trained and experienced instructors has been helping kids and adults of all ages and abilities reach their goals for over 20 years. Whether you're looking to gain some focus, confidence and learn some self-protection skills or become the next national or international champion, we have a program that's right for you. Our success coaches provide personalized instruction in a fun and supportive environment to help individuals become more fit, safe, and strong. Come join us and see the Phoenix Martial Arts difference!

It was supposed to be JUST a trial. πŸ˜‚Now the kid is asking if it's Taekwondo day every single morning, the uniform is pe...
10/13/2026

It was supposed to be JUST a trial. πŸ˜‚

Now the kid is asking if it's Taekwondo day every single morning, the uniform is permanently in the laundry rotation, and somehow you've become a martial arts parent. πŸ₯‹πŸ”₯

We've seen this love story before. ❀️

Everybody loves the highlight reel.Nobody sees the hundreds of repetitions that made it possible. πŸ”₯The missed kicks. The...
10/13/2026

Everybody loves the highlight reel.

Nobody sees the hundreds of repetitions that made it possible. πŸ”₯

The missed kicks. The lost balance. The corrections. The trying again.

That's where the real work happens.

And that's why we teach our students to fall in love with the PROCESS, not just the result. πŸ₯‹

10/13/2026

Apparently "I was just practicing a few kicks" isn't a good enough explanation. πŸ˜‚πŸ₯‹

Anybody else getting to the age where you have to stretch BEFORE you stretch? πŸ’€

Comfort zones are great places to visit.Terrible places to grow. πŸ”₯Whether it's stretching a little farther, trying somet...
10/12/2026

Comfort zones are great places to visit.

Terrible places to grow. πŸ”₯

Whether it's stretching a little farther, trying something new, or pushing through something difficult, progress starts when we stop settling for comfortable.

And that's a lesson that goes WAY beyond martial arts. πŸ₯‹

πŸ”₯ THE FIRST SIX: AYDIEN πŸ”₯Here's something you might not know about Aydien.He didn't even want to try martial arts.Seriou...
10/12/2026

πŸ”₯ THE FIRST SIX: AYDIEN πŸ”₯

Here's something you might not know about Aydien.

He didn't even want to try martial arts.

Seriously. He wasn't interested.

Fast forward to today, and he's not just a Taekwondo student. He's a competitor, a coach, and an assistant instructor who helps develop the next generation of Phoenix students.

Somewhere along the way, the kid who didn't want to start became the young man who is ALL IN.

On October 24, Aydien will test for his Recommended Black Belt, the final step before earning his 1st Dan.

He's part of a special group: the first six students who started their martial arts journey at Phoenix as white belts and have made it this far.

Swipe to see where his journey began. πŸ‘‰

Proud of you, Aydien. Let's finish strong! πŸ”₯

There are awards for winning a match. And then there are awards that recognize the work you've put in over an entire sea...
10/06/2026

There are awards for winning a match.

And then there are awards that recognize the work you've put in over an entire season.

At the Iron Gauntlet, Jonah was recognized as our Phoenix Competitor of the Year.

Jonah has put in countless rounds, practices, tournaments, wins, losses, adjustments and long days to become the competitor he is today.

But what we're most proud of is that he keeps showing up ready to work. Congratulations, Jonah. You've earned this one. πŸ”₯πŸ†

What a great start to Fall Break!4 Team Phoenix members travelled down to Powder Springs, GA for the Southeast Open TKD ...
10/04/2026

What a great start to Fall Break!

4 Team Phoenix members travelled down to Powder Springs, GA for the Southeast Open TKD Championship.

Abby Rook- πŸ₯‡ forms πŸ₯‡ sparring
Jonah Neil-Smith πŸ₯‡ sparring
Aydien Jurinsky- πŸ₯ˆ forms
Kasen Bivens-Speck πŸ₯‰ sparring

Special congrats to Ms Merida for holding the team down for her first solo coaching gig, to Abby for making adjustments and getting the W against an opponent who edged her out at the last competition and to Jonah for fighting up to red belt division and pulling of the win.

There's always that moment right before your name gets called. Gear is on. Warm-up is done. Coach has said what needs to...
10/01/2026

There's always that moment right before your name gets called.

Gear is on. Warm-up is done. Coach has said what needs to be said.

Now it's your turn.

Competition gives kids something that practice can't completely recreateβ€”the opportunity to step out there, manage the nerves, trust their training, and perform when it counts.

That's one of the reasons we love giving our students opportunities to compete. πŸ”₯πŸ₯‹

One of the coolest things about martial arts is watching the roles begin to change.One day, you're the younger student l...
09/29/2026

One of the coolest things about martial arts is watching the roles begin to change.

One day, you're the younger student looking up to the older kids. Then somewhere along the way... you're the one they're looking up to.

That's a responsibility we want our students to understand.

The younger kids are watching how you train. How you compete. How you handle winning and losing. How you treat people.

Our students grow up a lot on these mats, and seeing them step into that role with our younger athletes is pretty special.

This is what we mean when we say we’re raising leaders. πŸ”₯

09/28/2026

For the first time since I started Phoenix, I went to a tournament and didn't personally coach my students.

And I couldn't have been prouder.

At the Iron Gauntlet, I got to step back and watch Merida and our junior instructors β€” Elijah, Aydien and Asa β€” take responsibility for our athletes. They warmed them up, ran drills, coached them through their matches and led our team.

Don't get me wrong. I LOVE coaching my students, and I'm not going anywhere. πŸ˜‚

But there's something pretty special about realizing that I don't have to have my hands on every moving part anymore.

We've spent three years talking about leadership at Phoenix. Lead from the Front. Step up. Take responsibility. Serve the people around you.

And now I'm getting to watch the next generation actually do it.

That's a pretty cool feeling.

We're not just raising martial artists. We're raising leaders. πŸ”₯

Address

2892 South Church Street, Suite D
Murfreesboro, TN
37127

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 7:30pm
Friday 12pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 11am

Telephone

+16154884708

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