Website: https://yongineastnashville.com/
Yong In Martial Arts Academy East Nashville is a martial arts training school located in the East Nashville area of Nashville, Tennessee. The academy offers instruction in Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do for adults, children, and families. Its stated focus extends beyond physical technique to personal development, including self-confidence, self-esteem, self-discipline, and physical conditioning, with classes framed as a way to learn swift and accurate self-defense motions. The school presents martial arts training as something that can also support academic improvement through stronger listening skills.
Services
The academy’s programs center on traditional Korean martial arts, taught to a range of ages and experience levels. Offerings described on the site include:
- Tae Kwon Do classes for adults, children, and families
- Hap Ki Do classes for adults, children, and families
- Self-defense instruction emphasizing swift and accurate technique
- Training oriented toward self-confidence, self-discipline, and physical conditioning
- A free introductory class for new students
The site organizes its information across Home, About, Instructors, Schedule, and Contact sections, indicating that class scheduling details are available on request and through the academy directly.
About
The academy is led by Grand Master J.K. Lee, who serves as its founder and head instructor. According to the school, Master Lee was born in South Korea and began practicing Tae Kwon Do in 1976. He attended Yong In University, specializing in Combat Arts, and his background also includes Kum Do, boxing, and wrestling. Master Lee was a member of the Korean Tigers Demonstration Team, serving as lead during 1991 to 1992, and he visited the United States seven times between 1989 and 1992 for international demonstrations, including a Tae Kwon Do U.S. Open at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. He holds a 7th Dan black belt in Hap Ki Do and a 6th Dan in Tae Kwon Do. Before relocating to Nashville, Master Lee taught in Chicago for nearly 20 years. The school’s name reflects his connection to Yong In University.
Location & Contact
- Address: 1522 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206
- Phone: (615) 370-1117
- Email: [email protected]
Additional Information
The academy maintains social media profiles on Facebook (facebook.com/yongineastn) and Instagram (instagram.com/martialarts_eastnashville). Prospective students are invited to try a free introductory class before enrolling, giving newcomers a way to experience instruction before committing. Specific class times and pricing are not published on the homepage and are directed to the academy’s schedule and contact pages.
The school presents its training as suitable for the whole family, with programs structured for adults, children, and families alike. Its instruction in Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do is framed not only as self-defense but as a path toward discipline, focus, and physical fitness, and the academy notes that the listening skills developed in class can carry over into academic improvement for younger students. Led by a Grand Master with an international demonstration and competition background, the East Nashville location ties its identity to traditional Korean martial arts and to the lineage of Yong In University reflected in its name.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (yongineastnashville.com).