Martial Arts Schools near Smyrna

“Great dojo! Friendly and very reasonable! Class is fun for my son but still teaching everything I want in a martial arts class. If your child is invited to leadership, they get to add a tumbling class. Testing fees are built in, NO BELT TEST FEES!!!“

“Oh my gosh where do I begin mr Tasker is the best and his daughter's Maddie and Sydney are the best instructors I've ever had I've been working hard! Hiyah!!!!!!!“

“The judo classes here are incredibly accommodating for beginners and veterans alike. I joined JJT as a complete beginner to judo and felt very welcome from day 1, and the techniques I learned have been invaluable. Staff and students are friendly and helpful, the environment is safe and well-maintained, and pricing is very reasonable. Highly recommend JJT for martial arts beginners, experienced judokas, or parents just looking for something active for their kids to do.“

“I have had two students at Black Knight for many years. It’s a great environment for youth development including physically and values. The instructors crest an educational and supportive training environment that is also always fun and engaging. Highly recommend.“

“My son loves the martial arts program here. Classes are diverse, and they focus on physical, mental, competition, and life lessons. They even have a discipline/repect aspect to them. The instructors are well-rounded, fair, and truly love what they do. I love the flexibility and schedule offered, unlike other facilities I consider. And the best part is that the kids all support each other in a roundabout way as they grow together.“

“Alex is an amazing training and makes working out fun! Great place to workout and train!“

“My family loves PRO Martial Arts, the coaches love to work with children, my daughter has been on the karate classes since she was 3 years old, it was a great boost of confidence, she loves coach Joe, Anderson, Jessie and as she call him "coach D". Safe and nurture environment for all kids.“

“I attend the location in Decatur and I love how I feel during and after class. I highly recommend signing up. Great mental and physical workout, which was just what I needed.“

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“Great place to take children to build confidence! My daughter loves Mrs. Missan, and Mr. Doug! They have built her up and helped make her a strong young woman!“

“For millennial parents raisin gen z and alpha, sign your kids up!!! We are constantly talking to our kids about engaging, talking with others, supporting each others and stand up for themselves and others. This group of instructions supports that. From Mz Fulton to Mr smothers, Tod to Ms Smothers, thee team is relatable. They teach respect and connections. They involve the real world and individualization. It is a team effort and a group that cares if you succeed, when you put the effort in to reach the goals. GTMA!“

“This is an outstanding Martial Arts studio. Mr. Ross and Mr. Croom are amazing. You not only learn martial arts but respect and focus as well. My son is autistic. They push him to stay focused in a positive manner. He is in Black Belt Training where you can learn nun chucks, coli stick, staff, and more. Mr. Ross is a Master on the nun chucks and also studied in Korea for 3 years. Would 100% recommend not only for the martial arts but also for the mental toughness that they instill and real life scenarios that they invoke so you know to react. They, also, make it really fun! Can't say enough positive things about this place!“

“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“

“After researching all the karate schools around Marietta I kept coming back to ultimate karate . Finally I signed my kids up for 6 months and I am so happy with this school . The staff is so amazing at teaching kids and making them love what they are learning . I was worried my kids would get tired of it And stop coming but they love it so much they actually remind me of their schedule to go . Honestly the best decision I made to get them away from games and out them in karate and they learn to respect to .“

“If you’re looking for authentic Muay Thai training in Atlanta, this is the place to go. The owner, Khunpon, is a retired professional Muay Thai fighter from Thailand, bringing with him authentic coaching expertise. All of the coaches are extremely knowledgeable on proper technique and will correct any mistakes you might have starting out. Additionally, all of the members here are very nice and will give you tips as well. It is really a great, supportive community all around!Note: I only train Muay Thai here so I can’t speak to the Boxing and BJJ programs.“

“Great instructors and curriculum and culture . Smyrna is lucky to have them . The instructors not only have practicedTkd or adjacent traditional martial arts at a high level but they continue to pursue teaching as well as learning with unbridled enthusiasm . Curriculum is easily accessible anywhere with internet and this is actually rare in my experience.“