Website: https://newvisionsdojo.com/
Nashville Karate Academy, which also operates under the name New Visions Dojo (abbreviated NVD), is a martial arts school in Nashville, Tennessee. The newvisionsdojo.com address redirects to the academy’s primary site, and the dojo retains the newvisionsdojo.com email domain. The school specializes in Wado-ryu karate, described as the “Way of Harmony,” and provides “professional karate instruction for Kids, Teens, Adults.” It defines a dojo as “a place where we study the way,” and frames its training around technical fundamentals, functional movement and fitness, defensive tactics, and what it calls “Unshakable Spirit.”
Services
The academy offers structured karate programs organized by age group. The “Ninjas” classes are designed for ages 4 to 6 and emphasize respect, focus, and basic techniques to promote holistic development for the youngest students. Kids Karate classes serve ages 7 to 11, teaching defensive tactics, martial arts fundamentals, and life skills such as respect, focus, and self-discipline. Teen Karate classes serve ages 11 to 15 and focus on self-discipline, confidence, leadership, and inner strength. Adult Karate classes serve ages 16 and older and welcome both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Beyond its core classes, the academy provides additional skill-building through a Club program, Olympic-style Sport Karate competition, and advanced training opportunities. The school also offers a Summer Camp and hosts birthday parties. A promotional 6-week summer course with a free uniform is listed at $169. Student resources published on the site include the Dojo Kun, etiquette guidance, curriculum and Ninja requirements, a kata curriculum, instructional videos, Wado concepts, and a glossary.
About
Nashville Karate Academy states it has “changed lives through the study of karate” since 2009. The school teaches Wado-ryu, founded by Hironori Otsuka, and quotes Otsuka’s principle that “the difference between the possible and impossible is one’s will.” The academy describes its mission as providing a “safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members,” and emphasizes that martial arts “can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels.” Instruction is led by the Guillemet family, with testimonials referencing Sensei Guillemet and Sensei Chelsie, who is described by a parent as having “a gift as an educator.”
Location & Contact
The academy is located at 6601 Sugar Valley Drive, Suite 111, Nashville, Tennessee. The phone number is 615-972-0989, and the email address is [email protected]. The school states that it serves the Nashville, Brentwood, Nolensville, and Antioch Cane Ridge communities.
Additional Information
The website includes sections on the origins of Wado karate, instructors, the class schedule, and individual program pages for Kids, Teen, Adult, Summer Camp, and Sport Karate. Prospective students can schedule a course directly through the site by submitting their contact details and selecting a program.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (newvisionsdojo.com).