Love Martial Arts Greeneville, Tennessee

09/16/2026

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09/14/2026

We’re back! 🥋🙂
Our scheduled shutdown week gave us a little time to recharge, spend time with family, and catch up on some much-needed projects — but one thing about running a small business is that the work rarely truly stops.
A very special shout-out to Grandmaster Love, who spent much of the week putting long hours into this tanker wrap while still continuing to work on projects that maintain and improve the school. He truly is one of the hardest-working people I know. There is always something being repaired, built, cleaned, planned, or improved, and so much of what happens at Love School is possible because of the time, skill, effort, and care he continually puts in — often when no one else sees it. ❤️

Small businesses are built on long hours, sacrifice, hard work, and a whole lot of heart. We are incredibly grateful for every student, parent, family member, recommendation, share, and word of encouragement. Your support of Love School truly matters, and we appreciate it more than you know!
We also used our break to give the school a good reset. Master Tonya made sure the mats were thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, the equipment was cleaned, and everything was fresh and ready for our students to return.

Now we are excited to see everyone back in class! This week is the time to get focused, sharpen those techniques, ask questions, and prepare for belt testing the week of September 21.
*Master Tonya also has room for a few private lessons this week for anyone who would like some extra one-on-one preparation before testing. Feel free to reach out about availability.
Come back rested, motivated, and ready to work — let’s finish this training cycle strong! 🥋💪
We can’t wait to see everyone!🙂

Photos taken on Sunday afternoon.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Love School of Martial Arts!
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing holiday and a wonderful week with family and friends!

***Just a reminder that there will be no classes Monday, September 7 through Thursday, September 10 as we take our regularly scheduled break.***

-Normal classes will resume Monday, September 14.
-Belt testing will take place the week of September 21.

Enjoy the holiday and your week off! We look forward to seeing everyone back rested, refreshed, and ready to finish this training cycle strong!
— Love School of Martial Arts 🥋

08/27/2026

On Wednesdays we have Ladies Self-Defense Night at Love School of Martial Arts, and this week we were especially grateful to have Grandmaster Paul Love join us for training! 🥋
Grandmaster Love worked with our ladies and young ladies on hip throws, teaching the traditional Judo technique and then showing how those same movements can be adapted for practical self-defense. We worked on balance, positioning, leverage, control, and how good technique can make a huge difference.
Our Wednesday group includes women, teens, and pre-teen young ladies, all learning together in a safe, supportive environment. We were very thankful to have Grandmaster Love share his experience and knowledge with us, and everyone learned a lot!
💞 Our Ladies Self-Defense class is about more than just the physical side.
Each week we also spend time working on the mental side of self-defense. Awareness and avoidance are a huge part of staying safe, but those same ideas can also help us in everyday life.
This week our discussion focused on criticism and constructive criticism—learning the difference, being able to accept helpful feedback, and understanding that there is never a need to tear someone else down.
True strength is not about making someone else feel small. It is about confidence, awareness, self-control, respect, good judgment, and knowing how to handle difficult situations both physically and mentally.
That is what we want our ladies and young ladies to gain from self-defense training: skills for the body, confidence for the mind, and strength for everyday life. 🥋💜

08/24/2026

Martial arts goes beyond mastering physical movements; our comprehensive training combines self-defense, character building, and leadership development to cultivate confident individuals who can shape a brighter future, reflecting the very heart of our values.
Classes and training opportunities are available for all ages.

Martial arts goes beyond mastering physical movements; our comprehensive training combines self-defense, character building, and leadership development to cultivate confident individuals who can shape a brighter future, reflecting the very heart of our values.
We have just begun a new cycle, and this is a great time to start a journey of self-improvement. Classes and training opportunities are available for all ages.

08/20/2026

We always have a lot of fun in Kids Class! 🥋
Our students worked on building strength and improving reaction time, with plenty of fun along the way!
A special thank you to Leah for assisting Master Tonya! Leah is not only a student in our Ladies Class, but also a very hands-on martial arts mom to Elijah. We love seeing our parents get involved and be part of the fun! ❤️
📸 Thank you to Mr. McDougal for capturing the moment and also being supportive of our school!

08/19/2026

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08/14/2026

Miss Cynthia Ozbun came by yesterday before heading back to college! Cynthia has been a longtime student of Love School and a very talented Black Belt. She has always been easygoing, hardworking, and loved by everyone at the school. It has been wonderful watching her grow through the years, and we are so proud of the young woman she has become!
We’re so glad we got to see her and wish her safe travels and a wonderful year at college. We also appreciate her parents and all their support along the way.
Have a great year, Miss Cynthia Ozbun We’re proud of you! ❤️

08/13/2026

*SELF-DEFENSE BEYOND THE DOJANG*
Self-defense is important—and real-life situations don’t happen on a nice, padded dojang floor.
That’s why Wednesday night, our Ladies Self-Defense class took training outside.
In sandals and on the gravel, our women and young ladies practiced breakaways, striking with power, and applying techniques on a surface very different from the one we normally train on. Training in a different environment helps us understand how techniques may feel when footing, clothing, and surroundings aren’t ideal.
We then explored several different vehicles, giving our ladies hands-on experience locating and using emergency trunk releases. We also discussed what might be available around us to help us escape, draw attention, or protect ourselves in a dangerous situation.
Because practical self-defense is about much more than physical techniques.
{ Awareness. Avoidance. Drawing attention. Being mentally prepared.}
Our goal is to give our women and young ladies as much practical knowledge as possible. We want them to be aware of their surroundings, recognize potential danger, trust their instincts, understand their options, and have the confidence to respond if they ever need to defend themselves.
💜 There’s another part of Wednesday nights that we especially value.
Our adult women train alongside our pr***en and teen girls. They learn together, encourage one another, laugh together, and build relationships. It gives our younger ladies an opportunity to train beside positive, supportive women while allowing all of us to mentor, encourage, and learn from one another.
🥋 Master Tonya loves Taekwondo and Hapkido, but has a special passion for practical self-defense and sharing that knowledge with women and young ladies. Assistant Instructor Jessica Vandiver is her trusted assistant—always ready to jump in, demonstrate, participate, and provide the perfect backup. They complement each other well and share the same goal: helping our ladies become more aware, more prepared, and more confident.
Master Tonya managed to capture a few photos along the way while leading class. These are just a few snapshots of the evening—all of our ladies, young and grown, participated in the hands-on training!
We are so grateful for this group. We take self-defense seriously, but there is always plenty of encouragement, laughter, and fun along the way. 🥋💜
Knowledge builds confidence. Awareness can help prevent a situation. And knowing how to respond can make a difference when it matters most.
GREAT JOB LADIES! 💕💪🏻🙂