Reviews for O'Riley Karate Centers

Nov 2022

In the 80s in Long Beach, CA I studied Kenpo Karate up to Green Belt Level on my way to Brown and then life got in the way. 36 years later when I was turning 65 years old, I decided that I was either going to sit in a chair and become way overweight or I was going to get up and move and get in shape and live the last part of my life with a quality of life that I was starting to lose. After studying about all the dojos here in Middle Tennessee, in my research I found Sensei O'Riley's Karate Studios and Wado-Ryu Karate. This form of Karate was similar to Kenpo but more important was the skill level of the Sensei and his Instructors both male and female. Also the loyalty...read full review
Nov 2021

I had the pleasure of training at this amazing karate center. Even thought it has been a good 10years ago., the lessons I learned will never fade. It was an experience of a life time. Sensei O’riley has been one of the best teachers. Yes you learn to fight and defend yourself, but you also learn discipline , responsibility, hard work ethic, you learn to be strong from the inside. and out. If I was still in Nashville, I would have my kids attend this karate center. You will not regret it.
Nov 2021

Best place to learn "Actual" Karate. I have been trained in Karate before in India, for 6 years ( Black Belt in Shito Ryu style). Although I was just 14 years old when I had to quit Karate, I still remember a lot of core values and principles of Karate that were taught to me, it really helped me shape my personality and I am always indebted to it. When I came to Nashville, I had been searching for a dojo, for months, which respects and teaches those core principles of Karate and not just kicking and punching. Karate is so much more than just fighting, it's a way of life. I found the same serenity that I was looking for in Sensei O'Riley's dojo. I was sure I had found...read full review

From O'Riley Karate Centers

We are a classical Japanese Karate system. Our dojo is certified through the Wado Ryu Karate do Renmei in Tokyo Japan. We are certified by the US Eastern Wado Karate Federation. Our instructors are taught by Sensei O'Riley himself from beginning through all levels of Black Belt. Our Sensei/chief instructor is Steven O'Riley. Sensei is a certified 7th degree Black Belt with teaching certifications from Japan. We have been open since 1994 and teaching since 1988. We have locations in Antioch/Nashville and Smyrna, Tn. Our system combines Atemi Kenpo, Okinawan Karate, and Shindo-Yoshin Ryu Jiujitsu. Our techniques are ancient and combat proven for the best defense possible... We believe the mind is 1st, the body and spirit will follow...