At Foothills Martial Arts, you’ll learn realistic and practical self-defense skills in a safe and friendly environment, taught by Professor Jerry Burns, a first-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Jiu-Jitsu is life-changing, and the benefits are not just physical. This gentle art will also increase your focus, concentration, patience, mood and confidence. Strength and flexibility also increase.

Foothills Martial Arts is located in Maryville, Tennessee. We welcome beginners and advanced skill level children and adults from Alcoa, Townsend, Friendsville, Walland, Seymour, Knoxville and surrounding areas.