Phoenix Martial Arts Featured in Nashville Voyager Magazine

Nick Cotellese • October 24, 2025

We’re honored to be featured in Nashville Voyager Magazine!

Child practicing a Taekwondo kick at Phoenix Martial Arts in Murfreesboro, TN, during class training.

In the interview, Master Nick Cotellese shared the heart behind Phoenix Martial Arts — how it started as a family dream and has grown into a community of students, parents, and instructors who stand for faith, family, and hard work.

The article highlights our mission to build confident, compassionate leaders right here in Murfreesboro. It also touches on the core values that drive every Phoenix class: Safety, Service, Leadership, and Connection.

Being recognized by a regional publication like Nashville Voyager means a lot, but the real credit goes to the amazing Phoenix Fam — the students, parents, and staff who make this place more than a martial arts school.

➡️ Read the full article here, and thank you for helping us continue to rise, grow, and serve Rutherford County with excellence.

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