Total Self Defense Academy

"I've been training off and on for a year now, with my little one going almost full time. From the owner to the rest of the instructors, it's an extremely welcoming and family-friendly environment. Joe will meet your child on their level to help them build confidence and gain a strong foothold on self-defense. It's always an amazing tike training here."

"We love the academy! The first day I brought my 10 year old son in, Coach Joe sat down with him, looked him in the eye, and talked to him about his interests, about jiu jitsu, and just got to know him. He is a fantastic coach - very encouraging, patient, and fun to be around. He trains my son alongside the adults, but still manages to give him plenty of one on one time. He makes him feel included in the Team Rhino family."

"Finished my first day of training for adult jiu jitsu. Everyone was welcoming from the moment I walked in! Class was instructional and thoroughly detailed. One of the best classes I have been a part of. Would highly recommend coming out and experiencing!"

"My Daughter (6 yrs old) and I started training here around the beginning of the year. We live in Johnson City and make the drive to Kingsport 2-3 times a week. Its so worth it. Her class is full of talented and well behaved kiddos. She asks everyday if she can go to jiu jitsu. As far as the adult class goes.... it has been an amazing experience. So many knowledgeable instructors and students here and every single person is willing to help each other. I always look forward to training days."