Martial Arts Schools near Dunwoody

“To say that the Dojo is a great place to train in Karate is a vast understatement: it is a life altering experience. My children go there and not only are they receiving top notch martial arts training, but they are trained to be the best people they can be. After my older child trained here for a year, I decided to join too, and I strongly regret not joining earlier. I'm learning a new sport, surrounded by a community of wonderful and supportive people, learning a new language, and learning new philosophies. I also feel the best I've felt in years: I've literally had a doctor prescribe more Karate for me. I have nothing but respect and feelings of joy towards the Dojo and all the staff there.“

“I am so happy I tried martial arts with Karate Atlanta Dunwoody. The staff is amazing and I have learned so much from all of my instructors. Although I had never tried martial arts before, I felt comfortable as an adult trying something completely new at this school. I look forward to learning more.“

“I cannot imagine a better place for a child - or even an adult - to learn karate than Crabapple Martial Arts Academy. Well maybe a super secret dojo in the remote mountains of Japan, but outside of that, CMAA is hard to beat. The staff, faculty, and even the student leaders who help teach the younger classes are all exactly as I had hoped they would be. They are kind, patient, engaging, and skilled at what they do.

We found CMAA by chance. We weren’t planning to enroll our daughter in karate classes, but when we met Sensei Robert at an event, we were so impressed by how he guided and focused our daughter, Lorraine, that we decided to give it a chance. I would like to thank him particularly. In our time there, he has greatly exceeded even that initial good impression. His talent as a teacher is matched and improved by his patience, good humor, and attention to his students. You could not ask for a better role model in your child’s life.

Unfortunately we live more than 30 minutes away and our toddler who if forced to come with us to each lesson just can’t handle the twice a week drive anymore. Still, we’re so glad to have been part of this community for a few months, and we eagerly look forward to rejoining it when our children get a little older.“

“Incredibly beautiful environment to be a part of. Master Choi brings together the beauty and skill set of Tae Kwon Do, so all students have the ability to adapt and learn. There isn't a class that is the same; with a new lesson brought forth. Each class is a contributing representation of a students desire to be their best, and achieve their goals- "Always do your best, and never give up."“

“My kids train Judo at JJT. Master Jeon is a great instructor and a mentor. Classes are full of great people teaching and pulling for each other. We are very happy to be a part of Team JJT.“

“I am so pleased with the experience of our son. He struggles with focus and impulse control, and his karate lessons are helping with both. I am proud of him, and he is proud of himself. I love that the focus is not solely on karate skills, but also on character. To advance belts, students need to not only master skills but also demonstrate good behavior at home, school, and the Dojo. I could go on and on. The Martial Arts Center has been a gift. I'm excited for when my daughter is old enough to enroll.“

“True Strength MMA was a transformative experience for our five-year-old son. Victor runs a top-notch program that blends discipline, encouragement, and genuine care. At a time when our son needed structure and focus, Victor provided exactly that - with patience, consistency, and a leadership style that kids can truly look up to.

The gym itself is a small, family-run operation with high standards and a welcoming atmosphere. Every class was thoughtfully run, and the impact on our son’s confidence and self-control was noticeable and lasting.

We’ll always be grateful for the foundation Victor helped build. Highly recommend True Strength MMA to any parent looking for a quality martial arts experience for their child.“

“My grandchildren are learning so much and I know this skills of discipline and respect I they are going to help them now and in the future . I strongly and highly recommended“

“my sons physical strength and muscle tone has greatly increased since beginning martial arts instruction at Master Bai’s school. I especially in this world today I am much happier that his self defense has reached this level. Also judgement and decision making have greatly improved…even conversing is mature and natural. His potential has always been there but now it has become more prominent. Great school“

“I’ve grown up with a lot of martial arts in my life. Judo and shotokan were my first two systems taught from father to my brother and me from kindergarten before studying a few other systems as a teenager.From all my training, I have seen many kinds of teaching, but two systems have stood out; one is our system here and the other was a very traditional southern kung fu kwoon. For me, the traditional path is best. These systems of martial arts were developed over centuries. In a world of sports fighting, we often forget the “martial” aspect. These systems were developed by oppressed people for self defense from outsiders who had conquered their lands with large militaries, like Okinawa.The systems in the dojo blend beautifully together. Both systems extend from Okinawa. (Other reviews claiming the system here is too Japanese are confusing shotokan (Japanese) with shudokan (Okinawan). I have studied both and they are quite different, despite similarity in the name. This would lead me to question the knowledge of such a reviewer.Hundreds of years. These systems were developed from roots that existed before our country. The techniques have been tested across sundry generations. They work. The system is also developed to teach martial skills - the ability to defend yourself - without the need for you to hurt yourself sparring with lots of people. The systems work.Come try out the dojo. Moeller Sensei will introduce you to everyone. It’s a welcoming environment for everyone, no judgment. If you’re looking for a Cobra Kai kind of dojo (great series on Netflix) then this is NOT it. This is about thoughtful development of skills that meet your abilities and then the work to increase those abilities. It’s excellent. You will develop. You will progress, and progression is earned on merit. There are no testing fees or anything like this. Moeller Sensei does not run the school to make money; he has a full time job. Moeller Sensei runs the school for his love of sharing two traditional systems of karate.Come join us for a class.“

“Even though I’m a black belt in Kung fu, Jeremy’s teachings have opened a new light to the art of self defense. I’m very grateful to have enrolled in his experienced dimension.“

“There are many programs these days, offering grappling and striking. Yet, rare are the coaches that have competed at the “top” of the mountain. This gym has coaches and fighters that have and continue to fight across the globe, collecting world championship belts across disciplines. Coach Richard, in particular, is one of the most accomplished coaches one can find on US soil. He achieved great things as a pro boxer, pro kickboxer and Judoka. If you are interested in the fight sport, and are in the Atlanta Metro… this is the place to be.“

“My daughter started going there..It is really useful for her and I strongly recommend it..“

“My son loves it. He says that it is really cool and fun because you sometimes get to play ball at the end of class and it is good exercise.

Update: 10 years later my son is still going strong and will be testing this year for his teen black belt. Very great place! Love you guys“

“A Sensei and staff that totally understand who they are training and get the best out of every individual in a hardworking friendly environment“

“Elite Martial Arts Academy is a special place. Sifu Kevin is a great instructor with an intense love and passion for martial arts in many disciplines. The special thing about Elite is the family feel - you feel part of something bigger. Kevin instructs classes for young kids as well as adults. You can come to training and be sure that you will count whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran. Kevin will take on older adults and adjust the training to suit your skills and abilities with a number one rule of safety. You will not have to worry about other students trying to show off, everyone comes and stays to learn and focus. Elite does this so well! Support to meet your goals is there from every approach.“

“This is a great place to come train. Fun self defence, krav, Mui Tai, and grapling. Coach Josh has a great kid class 2 times a week. I get to do Krav and Spar while kids train.“

“KA Alpharetta is a phenomenal studio with top notch training for kids and adults. This studio has had the best instructors that focus on the mental and physical side of martial arts on and off the mat.
You won’t regret giving this studio a try. What’s the worst that can happen?“

“This academy is a great place to learn Taekwondo ! Grand Master Choi always teach kids with sincerity. Also, I love the after-school program here. Excellent teachers & care.“

“If you're looking for a real martial arts training this is the place to go muay thai beautiful and he'll train you well and train you hard you be ready to do damage“

“Excellent world-class instruction of Traditional Japanese Shotokan karate. Highly recommend for anyone looking to train their mind and body. Come join the club!“

“Derrick is an amazing trainer and is able to incorporate martial arts in a fun and approachable way. Very bummed that I’m not close enough to still be working out with him!“

“Great and caring teachers, friendly environment and hands down one of the best Taekwondo club nationwide.“

“It's been over a year since our family began training at Tiger Academy and it has been a wonderful experience! The instructors are patient and helpful, and both kids and adult classes have been amazing for us. Can't say enough good things about the Camden family and the way they run their business. I'm so glad we found such a great resource to start our Jiu Jitsu journey!“

“Moohan has been a wonderful influence on our son. All the instructors are great, in a sea of options I would highly recommend a new family start here“

“I enrolled my 7 yr old daughter here in hopes primarily to emulate my experience with a martial arts at the same time of my life. I did 2 years of Judo, and that seemed to help me focus a little more on what mattered. In college, I got back into it with Shotokan style karate for 2.5 years. I do not think the style of martial arts particularly matters much when you start out. What matters is that you follow a set of principles, are able to listen, coordinate yourself amongst your peers, and perhaps get something out of the time in school. I've read all of the previous comments. I agree some of the sentiments, but I can also see counter arguments. This school isn't worth the $160/monthly tuition if you are not participating in each of the three offered classes. Attendance and participation is key. The 30 minute lesson plan is optimal for little kids - and yes, out of the 30 minutes maybe 10-15 minutes is actually focused on what is learning the forms, kicks or "martial arts" material which helps you advance. The rest is broken into formalities, drills, meditation which are also helpful in developing mindfulness, respect and wellness. As your child ranks, concentration increases, and the lesson should also increase to 1 hr long. It will become necessary to attend additional classes to continue to advance, and even private lessons if you are interested in the advanced belts beyond brown - which is at least a 5 year commitment. Unfortunately if you transfer in from another martial arts program, you do not get credit for previous rank, and must start all over, albeit, you should theoretically advance much quicker because for example blocks and knife hands are essentially the same between karate and taekwondo. The differences are subtle. Except of course if Grand Master Seo knows or acknowledges the rank from the former school. I agree with the comment that English is not a primary language so Grand Master and his wife, who own the school, aren't particularly chatty. And if you have a question, it's probably best to address it with one of his pupil-instructors - and if they do not know - they can hunt it down for you. This school is close by which was the primary reason we joined. Apparently one of the pupils made it into the Olympics, but I still do not know who. I felt that the free introductory class was good, but the private lesson showing how your child could break a thin board was a little cheesy, especially because Ms Anna, a black belt, broke a popper for a special sound effect which she tried to hide but the smell of sulphur was present, and the replay of the video showed her throwing the popper chaff on the ground, that left me feeling a bit like, oh boy this place tries to emphasize more "show". This goes back to the fundamentals of the program: are you going to learn the martial art ? Is this program going to help you in a street fight ? Sometimes, perception is the best deterrent. Is your kid going to make a stand of show ? Some may some may not. However, if you need to back it up with reality, then perhaps this school does not provide all the necessary skills immediately. In time yes, but in the immediate future no. This "showmanship" is not necessary, but certainly all about salesmanship. Despite knowing about his sales tactics, I chose to enroll my daughter. I still believe that the exposure to martial arts - the highly structured learning: forms, the kicks, respect, discipline, honoring tenants and others - maybe it will help her to understand how vulnerable we as humans are, and to help protect that some day. I agree that the contracts that you sign here require advanced notice to get out of. If you plan to leave, and want to discontinue, you must plan and communicate with Grand Master and his wife, the date of your departure, as early as possible. They can seem oppressive if you are not a planner. I think if you aren't interested in learning about Eastern philosophy / martial arts and just want self defense mitigation, there are private instructors from m“