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What is Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate in Murfreesboro?
Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate is a martial arts in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It is located at 1820 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. This page lists its address, phone number, hours and website, plus visitor information, verified by Only in Murfreesboro. Contact the organization directly to confirm hours or anything that may have changed.
About Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate and its services
Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate is a locally owned traditional karate and martial arts school operating two Murfreesboro, Tennessee campuses at 1820 Northwest Broad Street and 1911 Business Campus Drive, serving children, teens, and adults across Rutherford County. Established in 1972 by Master Bill Taylor, who earned his Wado-Ryu black belt in 1978, it is Murfreesboro's oldest private martial arts dojo. Instruction centers on traditional Japanese Wado-Ryu karate and jujitsu, combining self-defense skills, kata, sparring, and character development. Age-grouped programs begin with Kinder Karate for preschool children ages three to five, followed by Kids Martial Arts for elementary and middle school students graded by belt rank from white and gold belts through brown and black belts. Adult programs cover traditional Wado-Ryu karate, jujitsu self-defense, cardio kickboxing classes, and traditional weapons and sword training for eligible ranks. Prospective students can schedule an introductory dojo tour and trial class at either the North Murfreesboro dojo on Northwest Broad Street or the South Murfreesboro dojo on Business Campus Drive. Compare local dojos and training styles in our guide to martial arts in Murfreesboro, TN.
What to know before you go
- Operates two Murfreesboro dojos: North Murfreesboro at 1820 NW Broad St, (615) 893-6003, and South Murfreesboro at 1911 Business Campus Dr, (615) 890-6755
- Founded in 1972 by Master Bill Taylor, making it Murfreesboro's longest-running private karate school
- Programs include Kinder Karate (ages 3 to 5), Kids Martial Arts (1st grade and up), Adult Wado-Ryu Karate and Jujitsu, Cardio Kickboxing, and sword/weapons classes
- Prospective families can text KARATETOUR to (615) 483-4075 or book online at bskonline.com to schedule a dojo tour
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate located in Murfreesboro?
Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate has two Murfreesboro locations: the North campus at 1820 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, (615) 893-6003, and the South campus at 1911 Business Campus Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, (615) 890-6755.
What style of martial arts is taught at Bushido School of Karate?
The school teaches traditional Japanese Wado-Ryu karate and jujitsu self-defense, along with cardio kickboxing and traditional weapons and sword classes for qualifying ranks.
At what age can children start karate at Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate?
Children can start in the Kinder Karate program for ages 3 to 5 (K3 through K5), and move into the Kids Martial Arts belt-rank program starting in first grade.
How long has Bill Taylor's Bushido School of Karate been in Murfreesboro?
Established in 1972 by Master Bill Taylor, Bushido School of Karate is Murfreesboro's first and longest-operating private martial arts school.