道 EST. 1986 · NORTH SHORE, CHATTANOOGA
Master the traditional arts.
Five Animal Kenpo, Wing Chun Kung-fu, Fitness Kickboxing & Fencing, taught on Chattanooga's North Shore since 1986 by 6th-degree black belt Trevor Haines. Beginners welcome. No contracts.
Six arts. One mat.
From the power and fluidity of Five Animal Kenpo to the swordwork of fencing and Iaido, every program is taught beginner-first, with real technique and zero ego.
Five Animal Kenpo
$115/moThis Chinese form of karate combines power and fluidity, each of the five animals a strategic “trick” up your sleeve.
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Youth Kenpo
$115/moOur youth program builds confidence, discipline, and respect while teaching real self-defense.
Explore program →Wing Chun Kung-fu
$115/moChinese kung-fu that emphasizes efficiency, interception, and power through relaxation, Bruce Lee’s original style.
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$65/moA non-sparring, instruction-based program. Footwork, defensive hand positioning, and evasive movement, drilled on heavy bags, small targets, and partner drills.
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Fencing
drop-in $15A fast-paced art of swordplay that is as demanding on the mind as it is on the body. Foil, épée, sabre. On guard!
Explore program →Iaido, Japanese Swordsmanship
guest courseRyushin Shouchi Ryu Iaido with guest Sensei David Schleifer (4th Dan, Renshi). Fridays 5:30–7:00 p.m.
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Drop in to any class during your intro week. Tap a discipline to filter the board. Your next class is waiting.
Sunday is a rest day. Classes run 50 minutes (Iaido 90). All times Eastern.See full schedule & rates →
Trevor Haines
6th-Degree Black Belt, American Kenpo · Sifu (Black Sash), Wing Chun · Master of Arms, Fencing
Trevor Haines is the founder of Five Animal Kenpo, a 6th-Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo, a Sifu (Black Sash) in Wing Chun Kung-fu, and a Master of Arms in fencing. His martial-arts journey began in 1977 in Sacramento, California, and he has taught martial arts full-time since 1986, sharing his art with thousands over the last three decades, including his own four children, who all earned their Black Belts in Five Animal Kenpo.
Mr. Haines produced a 20-title instructional DVD series on Five Animal Kenpo, featured nationally in Black Belt Magazine, Inside Kung-fu, and the Journal of Asian Martial Arts.
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Pay month to month and stop whenever you like. Train more than one family member and take 20% off your total.
ACE, Avoid · Counter · Escape
A private self-defense seminar that empowers women with real tactics and the psychology behind them.
Awareness, posture, projected confidence, and reading a situation before it starts.
Stance, blocking, and full-body strikes, elbows, knees, the overhead claw, to vulnerable targets.
Seek public space, draw attention, and let your counter shape the path out.
Rated 5.0 by every student who reviewed us.
I have studied Kenpo under five instructors in five states, and Trevor Haines at Dojo Chattanooga is the best I have had the privilege to learn from.
Been training here 6+ years and it has absolutely changed my life for the better. The owner is extremely nice, compassionate, and caring.
Reasonable pricing and the classes are always high quality. Trevor is excellent at what he does, beginners feel welcome from day one.
Before you step on the mat.
Do I need any experience to start?
Not at all, beginners are welcome in every program, and most students walk in with zero background. Your $19.95 introductory week lets you try classes before committing to anything.
Are there contracts?
No contracts, ever. Pay month to month, and take 20% off your total when more than one family member trains.
What should I bring to my first class?
Just comfortable workout clothes and water. We'll go over uniforms and equipment once you decide to keep training.
How much do classes cost?
$115/month for Kenpo or Wing Chun, $65/month for Kickboxing, or $145/month for unlimited access to every program. Private instruction is $35 per half hour, and drop-ins are always welcome.
Is this a good fit for kids?
Yes. Our Youth Kenpo program (ages 6–12) builds confidence, discipline, and respect while teaching real self-defense. Trevor's own four children all earned their Black Belts here.
Where are you located?
323 Cherokee Blvd on Chattanooga's North Shore, with free parking out front. Classes run Monday–Thursday afternoons and evenings, plus Friday and Saturday.
Your first week is $19.95.
Unlimited classes for a week: try every program before you commit to anything. Send a note or call and we'll get you on the mat.
- Beginners welcome, no experience needed
- No contracts, ever, pay month to month
- Free parking on the North Shore
Last updated June 30, 2026