Jiujitsu, Karate & Kickboxing, MMA in Kingsport
What We Offer
Duncan MMA is the home of Kingsport Jiujitsu, Kingsport Karate & Kickboxing, and Kingsport Wrestling Club!
We are a veteran owned business, is the premier martial arts school for learning SGC Karate& Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), wrestling, and MMA in East Tennessee. We have classes for kids (ages 4-6 and 7-13.), adult classes, and cardio kickboxing. Whether you are a hobbyist, looking to get fit, or want to start a professional career, we have a program for you!
We are located in Kingsport, TN and service students in the surrounding tri-cities area and beyond. Martial Arts classes for Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol Tennessee.
It’s not just about fighting or winning trophies, it’s about developing our character and learning to stand up under difficulty.
now enrolling new students!
Jiujitsu, Karate & Kickboxing, and Wrestling Classes
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Training Programs
Little Ninjas is for kids ages 4-6 years old and focuses on teaching them the fundamental concepts of both karate and BJJ. More than that, it helps them to develop their skills in listening, focus, coordination.
Home of Kingsport JiuJitsu, our Kids BJJ classes in Kingsport, TN are 1 hour long for children ages 7-13, and it focuses on teaching kids the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all the way up to advanced techniques.
Home of Kingsport Karate, our Kids Karate Class in Kingsport, TN is one of the best ways to keep your kids active and help them learn self-discipline, all while having fun! Classes are 1 hour in length for kids ages 7-13 years old.
Home of Kingsport Karate, our Adult Karate Class in Kingsport, Tennessee is one of the best ways to get in shape and stay active, all while having fun! Classes are 1.25 hour in length for adults ages 14 or older.
Home of Kingsport JiuJitsu, our Adult BJJ classes in Kingsport, Tennessee are 1.25 hours long for adults ages 14 and older, and it focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all the way up to advanced techniques.
The Kingsport Wrestling Club is Welcome to the Kingsport Wrestling Club, where the pursuit of excellence meets the passion for wrestling. Our club stands as a haven for high school wrestlers seeking to elevate their skills to elite levels, both during and off the competitive season.
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Duncan MMA is home to Kingsport Jiu-Jitsu, Kingsport Karate& Kickboxing, and the Kingsport Wrestling Club. Premier MMA, BJJ, and wrestling training in Kingsport, TN.
Staff
Our Instructors
Brian Duncan
Dr. Brian Duncan has been training in martial arts for 3 decades. He currently holds a 5th degree black belt in SGC Karate & Kickboxing and a purple belt in BJJ. Coach Brian also has a 2nd degree black belt in Koei-Kan Karate and a black belt in Wing Chun.
Tom Clerici
Tom Clerici is a BJJ brown belt having trained under Professor Steven Bongiorno, Professor Jay Regalbuto, and Professor Chris Massie. He has prepared world-class competitors for ADCC World Championships and Trials, IBJJF World and Pan Championships, EBI Invitationals and many local and national tournaments.
Kelly Cliffords
Kelly Cliffords has over a 13 years of experience in folk style wrestling and has been a coached by retired, MMA fighter and wrestling champion, Jordan Johnson and was also a training partner of UFC Lightweight fighter, Grant Dawson.
Steven Bongiorno
Steven Bongiorno has been training in martial arts for over 40 years. He earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida in 2005 and currently holds a third degree black belt. The owner of South Jersey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he has multiple BJJ affiliate schools and is active in all of them. He has trained with UFC fighters, prepared world champions, and actively teaches professional MMA fighters, jiu jitsu competitors, and BJJ hobbyists of all ages. In August of 2019 he was inducted into the New Jersey Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Our Results in Numbers
A 1985 study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibili-
ty, and a higher sense of self-esteem.