Website: https://south-sidedojo.com/
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South-Side Dojo is a martial arts school located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The dojo offers instruction in Aikido and Kenpo Karate for both children and adults, and describes itself as a beginner-friendly martial arts school. It is located on Highway 70 E, less than a mile from Interstate 40. Aikido and Kenpo Karate are Japanese-origin martial arts; Aikido emphasizes blending with and redirecting an attacker’s motion, while Kenpo Karate is a striking-based system. The dojo positions itself as accessible to newcomers with no prior experience.
Services
South-Side Dojo offers classes and programs in the following:
- Aikido: Adult classes for ages 12 and up.
- Kenpo Karate: Martial arts instruction.
- Children’s classes: For ages 5 and up.
- Free trial lessons: The dojo offers free trial lessons for prospective students.
- Gift cards: Gift cards are available for purchase through the website.
Class schedule:
- Children’s classes: Monday through Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Adult classes: Sunday through Thursday, 6:30–8:00 p.m.; Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Membership plans and pricing (as listed on the site):
- 6-month commitment (monthly auto-debit): $95/month, unlimited training, plus a one-day free trial.
- 12-month commitment (monthly auto-debit): $85/month, unlimited training.
- 6-month upfront payment: $420 total.
- 12-month upfront payment: $800 total.
- 1-year family plan (upfront): $2,200 total, unlimited classes for two adults and all dependent children.
- Family plan (monthly): $200/month, unlimited classes for two adults and all dependent children.
About
South-Side Dojo describes itself as “the most beginner friendly Martial Arts School.” The dojo is affiliated with Nashville Aikikai and the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, an organization associated with the lineage of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba. Instruction is led by Mark Clark, who holds the title of Dojo Cho (head of the dojo), along with an instructor named Damon. The dojo offers both children’s and adult programs, with a free trial available to prospective students, and provides a range of membership options including monthly auto-debit plans, upfront-payment plans, and family plans covering two adults and all dependent children. The school also publishes a guide for newcomers titled “How to be a Perfect Stranger on the Mat.”
Location & Contact
- Address: 2990 Hwy 70 E, Cookeville, TN 38506
- Phone: 931-644-5022
- Email: [email protected]
- Note: Located less than a mile from I-40.
Additional Information
The website’s navigation includes Home, Course Schedule, Plans & Pricing, News & Updates, Instructors, a guide titled “How to be a Perfect Stranger on the Mat,” and Gift Card pages. The dojo maintains Facebook and Instagram accounts, and gift cards are available through the site. Pricing options on the site range from a 12-month upfront plan at $800 to monthly auto-debit plans, with family plans available for two adults and all dependent children.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (south-sidedojo.com).