Cross Roads Martial Arts in Gray, TN

06/12/2026

Coming Up:

Congratulations to Wyatt M. for testing for his blue belt.

Month of June: Dads Train Free! Get yourself on the schedule and get to kicking and punching. Give it a shot, and don't let the reasons why you shouldn't outweigh the reasons why you would. No strings attached, and ain't nothing to it but to do it!

June 22nd-July 5th: Dojo Closed for Classes. All 30 minute lessons will be rescheduled or made up at a later date- whichever you prefer.

July 24th: Belt Testing. So much time to prepare. Because of the closure, the time will feel like it zooms by. If you have a question about your readiness, please ask a sensei. We will let you know what material is required for your potential promotion.

August 21st: Ninja Night! Way more information to follow...

September TBD: Weapon Workshop with Master Dennis Brookman. As of now, katana and ox horn cane are leading the way for votes. If there is a weapon you'd like to learn, let us know.

So when we needed to go online with our teaching during the lockdown in California, the students that experienced the greatest levels of improvement were the ones that maintained consistency- despite the vastly different environment. The equivalent in this studio is consistency during summer. Families head out for trips and whatnot, and class sizes tend to be a little smaller for a couple of months. For those of you who can be here consistently (and maybe even more often) you will undoubtedly experience improvement during this singular summer. If you'd like to come in for additional lessons, we may have more gaps during this time, as well. Ask a sensei about coming in for more 30 minute lessons!

Thank you all for your support. Every day I'm here, even when I'm recovering from a migraine, I feel blessed to earn your trust and respect. I will continue to seek His guidance to be an inspiration for you all.

06/06/2026

Students and Friends
Congrats to:

Zoey B- Green Belt
Ethan T.- Blue Belt
Ethan D.- Blue Belt
Levi P.- Blue/ White Stripe
Ellie B.- Blue/White Stripe
Wyatt S.- Yellow Belt
Elijah M.- Yellow Belt

Welcome last week to:

Ayden M
Tilyen T.

Coming Up:

Month of June- Dads Train Free! Schedule the first 30 minute lesson and we will get you a-sweatin'! Way more fun than lifting up heavy stuff over and over, and way more entertaining than running on a conveyor belt. Check it out!

June 22nd-July 6th- Dojo Closed for classes. All 30 minute lessons will be rescheduled prior to the closure.

July 24th- Belt Testing! SOOOOO much time. Practice up!

August TBD- Ninja Night! Ages and specifics will be forthcoming...

September TBD- Weapon Workshop with Master Brookman! So far, the frontrunners for weapons to be taught are the katana and the cane. Let us know what your preference is, and we will have cost, date, and time as soon as we have some idea of who wants to come.

I was working with the adult class last night, and I looked across the dojo and saw a ton of Crossroads logos on people and walls and whatnot. I was just consumed with this chest-swelling gratitude. I don't understand why we were directed to open this studio, but I could not be more grateful to you all for your support of us as your senseis!

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

Students and Friends-

April Showers bring May flowers. What do May showers bring? Other than more pollen, that is? We have been loving having the moms in the dojo, and we are very excited to get the dads in next month! I've heard that like attracts like, so the more folks like you in the dojo, the merrier!

Coming Up:

Month of May (It's almost done!)- Moms Train Freeeee! There's still time to come check it out. We always love an opportunity to teach some basic skills to inspire empowerment. Give it a shot!

May 29th- Belt Testing! If this is your first test with the dojo, you should know that we run our tests privately. We try to make the environment a stressful for the testers, but with spectators it tends to be a little detrimental for focus and performance. There is nothing stopping the would-be spectator from parking in a spot that can see inside the dojo, however. Please make sure to bring water, a full uniform, and sparring gear for those testing for Blue, stripe and above.

Month of June- Dads Train Free! Let us know you want to jump in for the month and we'll give you all the details.

June 25-July 6th- Dojo will be closed for classes for summer break. All 30 minute classes will be rescheduled or made up a later date, so they WILL NOT be lost. More details to follow...

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I can think of no better compliment than your continued attendance and support. We are blessed and grateful to be your senseis. You guys ROCK!

05/25/2026

Dear valued students, this is a friendly reminder that our studio is open for lessons today. If you anticipate being unable to attend, kindly request that you notify us by contacting the studio via DM at 423-848-1740. Thank you.

05/20/2026

Students and Friends-

OHMYGOSH! I was so incredibly proud of everyone's performance during the test... It's very strange, but the urge to please one's superior exists in every circle, and in martial arts, that would be my sensei. The work you all put in to be ready for testing was super evident, and I could not be prouder of you all. My brother said you all looked "solid", which is a massive compliment. On top of that, we have our very first black belts for Crossroads! Great work, y'all!

Congrats to:

Moses C- 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan)
Robert P- 1st Degree Black Belt (Shodan)
August L- Brown Belt
June L- Brown Belt
Lily S- Brown Belt
Russell L- Brown Belt

Coming Up:

Month of May- Moms Train Free! Yes, you can still jump in! Lets get this dojo filled with behind-kicking mommas!

May 22- Dojo Closed for classes. All 30 minute lessons will be rescheduled. We will be open on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

May 29th- Belt Testing. Look for cards in the next day or two.

Month of June- Dads Train Free! Dude. You know you want to give it a try. Hitting stuff is fun. Even more fun when you get to learn how to hit it even harder than you already know how to. Let us know you're going to give it a shot, and we will set u the first lesson.

June, July, August- Ask about Summer training specials...

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. When I was stuffing my face on Saturday with every delicious thing placed in front of me, I was absolutely consumed with gratitude. Seeing all the families meet one another and come together in commonality over their interest in their kids is phenomenal. You guys rock!

05/19/2026

The dojo will be closing early this Thursday at 6:30pm. There will be no adult group class. All other lessons will be going on as normal.

05/17/2026

Congratulations to our newest brown belts: August, June, Lilly, Russell, and our first black belts from Crossroads Martial Arts, Moses and Robert.