History
David Hughes, one of the early students and black belts under Black Belt Hall of Fame Instructor, Ernie Reyes, Sr and his partner Master Tony Thompson, moved to the mid-south for college and settled in Sumner county. Hughes had been a staff instructor and later a school manager in the Reyes association in California and opened his own school here. After outgrowing their original location in 1997, Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts built their state of the art facility. In 2008, the school expanded adding a third training floor. Now there are separate training floors for ages 3-7, 8-14 and 15-70(+) so families can schedule their training time more efficiently. Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts-Gallatin has produced many champions on the regional, national and international level in fighting, forms, weapons and grappling. Master Instructor David Hughes is a 2014 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Champion. The school has won numerous awards for both quality of instruction and in student service.
Specialties
Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts-Gallatin is much more than your typical karate school. Rather than teaching a self-defense program that is limited in scope and practicality. We teach our students to be peak performers both in the martial arts and in life. We offer world famous instruction, a world renowned curriculum and a world class facility to share not only the most complete mixed martial art system available, but also life skills such as developing confidence, self-discipline, better focus, leadership and a healthy and fit lifestyle. Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts is Gallatin's largest & most award-winning school for over two decades. To be your best, train with the best! Our school teaches and integrates Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Submission Grappling, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA ground striking and Escrima in a Mixed Martial Arts format. Our goal is to provide our students with the highest level of training possible, not just for elite athletes and champion fighters in the cage, but for the general public of all ages in a safe and family friendly environment. There are additional fitness classes such as Warrior Workout. Fitness Kickboxing, Yoga and Tai Chi available. We also offer a separate program for Private Lessons with 2014 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Dave Hughes.