National Martial Arts — Attraction in Oak Ridge

Awesome unique experience for me, When I first showed up, I was nervous at first thinking I would learn more forms I would never use on the streets... But the head instructor there really educated me about their no nonsense military self-defense known as Krav Maga! I no longer have false confidence in my self-defense abilities and I now know what it takes to survive in a life or death situation and I am grateful to this school for helping me becoming a better person outside of the school and a overall better Martial Artist.

My life is happier and healthier then ever. I train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga and also participate in their MMA program as well. Top notch school in Oak Ridge and all over the East Tennessee area! If you want to compete, they will not hold you back and say no to you. They will train you and help you win like many other students have at this school. Very friendly and family oriented environment as well!

Also, I have seen results in my cardio tremendously and I have received many complements over the weeks from my friends, family and just local strangers that just happen to know me. Their cardio program is spectacular and very challenging, but it is worth it! If you want the best workout of your life, then come try the unique blend of body weight training with aerobics and anaerobic exercises that will get you in the greatest shape...

NMA-OR is an outstanding school and a great value. I have been studying under Dustin Koppel for a little over a year and followed him to NMA-OR after he left another school to start his own. His black belt program is unique and wide-ranging, but what I like best about it is its realism. This is not a “show school” where you learn fancy moves that look cool but can only be performed by gifted athletes… heck, I’m over 50 yrs old! Dustin’s program is based on simplicity and is geared to teach the average person effective self-protection, self-defense, and self-reliance.

Trust is an important aspect of martial arts training… after all, my safety and my family’s safety are on the line, and I’m counting on this school to teach me correct techniques and principles and to train me well. Dustin’s honesty and integrity are beyond reproach, and he is very interested in his students and their abilities. (When I first met him, I was pretty intimidated by him. But it didn’t take long for me to see that his intensity comes from his uncompromising high standards of performance. For him, and for me, self-defense is not a game.)

Tough program? Yes! But isn’t that what you want? I look forward to a long relationship with NMA-OR and to earning a black belt from Dustin Koppel. It will be a black belt...

I have been at Nation Martial Arts since it opened, and I still look forward to going each week. Dustin is extremely knowledgeable in Krav Maga, BJJ, and MMA. We take our training seriously but always keep a fun atmosphere that makes learning easy. Whether its your first class or you are a black belt you will feel welcomed and walk away feeling like you have learned something. The MELTDOWN class and I have a love/hate relationship. It is a self paced cardio workout that is sure to leave you sweating. If you are just starting out that is ok to the big thing about that class is just keep trying. 1 push up or 100 it doesn't matter.

I have assisted in some of the kids events and I had fun so I am sure they had a blast. Dustin does a good job of breaking the techniques and ideas down so it is easily understandable. He, also, really focuses on respect and self control. I have spoken with parents who say there childes behavior has improved dramatically!

Even when money was tight there is a reason I made this a priority in life. It is practical real world self defense that I have actually used in real life along with a...