We love Karate Atlanta!! My son has been a member going on 4 years now. He has learned great skills…read moreon and off the mat.

Our son loves this place, all the instructors are super friendly and Mr. Hunt is just amazing with…read morethe kids. All of their activities are top notch and we are very sad our son won't be attending anymore classes at this location due to us moving to another state. Hoped we will find another location as good as this one.

I enrolled my 7 yr old daughter here in hopes primarily to emulate my experience with a martial…read morearts 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 military or police who give those sorts of classes. This is not that.

Excellent instructing character building, diligence, dignity and respect. The Grandmaster, Thomas,…read moreis an excellent role model for the youth. Personally, I've learned and still constantly learn new perspectives and rational, logic, critical thinking on life being in his presence. Truly one of a kind human, and I hope everyone can take notes like I have from his ability to lead, and connect people together through different interests and relate to anyone.

I started my martial art journey at Atlabta Tae Kwon Do academy at…read more 2054 Headland Dr, East Point, GA 30344 Since then I have gone on to be athletic and successful iife and going on to pursue my dreams

I picked up Taekwondo a few years ago when i first moved to atl. This school is operated under…read moreGrandmaster Yoo Jin Kim. It is great if you want to become strong. THIS IS NOT A BELT FACTORY

We finally found a sport the kids love! I don't have to drag them here kicking and screaming…read more Master Jeon and his team are fantastic. They've found the right balance of discipline and fun. The kids learn while having a good time. Highly recommended

As a former martial arts practitioner, I really appreciate Master Jeons approach for kids. The…read morestaff are patient and understanding of each kid's approach to learning - much more patient than me and I'm the parent! Our kids love the classes!

I was in Douglasville on business for 2 weeks and I took classes at Champion Karate, they were…read moregreat. I felt like I belonged there. Owner Samantha gave me personnel training while I was there. I would recommend them to anyone. Great place for all ages. Dr. Cooper, Columbus Oh.

I really wanted to like it there, but I've been disappointed. Maybe it's better for the bigger…read morekids, but my child is in the 4-6 year old class and it's terrible. It moves painfully slow and they spend 90% of the hour class sitting around doing nothing. My child is bored the whole time and leaves disappointed because he actually wants to learn karate. Literally about 10 minutes are spent on drills, and the rest is nothing. There is no focused lesson or structured activities for each class. No focus on technique and the teachers seem checked out rather than engaged. We've seen several different instructors and it's been the same with all of them. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the kinder class.

Dae Han is a top Martial Arts studio. Master Seo is an accomplished instructor who focusses…read moretraining for students at all skill levels. His staff is well trained, patient and encouraging. The studio is the largest martial arts training facility in the South East. It has 3 large dojangs (studios), along with an outdoor dojang an upstairs running track and weight/workout facility. If you're interested in martial arts, do yourself a favor and attend a free introductory class at Dae Han.

My child began taking classes during this covid pandemic time, they have made the facility and…read moreclasses as safe as possible. Staff is very friendly. Lots of options for classes and times. Cares about the community and

I've been training BJJ for almost a year. Due to the nature of my work I have had the opportunity…read moreto sample a number of BJJ schools across the country, and experience a number of different instruction styles and training philosophies. As a person still very new to this sport, Atlanta Mat Club has been by far the best instruction for learning the techniques and concepts. The manner in which Michael, the primary instructor, breaks down the movements and explains them, allows for newer individuals like myself to grasp the new material on a consistent basis without feeling overwhelmed. The curriculum is thoughtfully laid out, and there is a clear progression in the instruction from class to class. In terms of environment, I have found the staff and other students to be friendly, warm, and outgoing. If you have never tried this type of practice, this is a great non-threatening environment to begin exploring if this is something for you. The small class sizes allow for more individual instruction and attention, which you might not receive at other schools. The price structure is fair for the area, but most importantly there are no annual contracts or obligations to pay other than on a monthly basis.

The best place to train BJJ in Atlanta. Personal training sessions, lovely owners, and…read morecustomer-friendly pricing. For someone that moves around a lot, this place gave me the confidence to start my BJJ career without worrying about needing to relocate while locked into a contract. I recently moved deeper into the perimeter and am actively considering adjusting my morning commute so I can continue training here.

I have been attending CBBA for years now and we love it. My oldest daughter and I have both earned…read moreour black belts and our other kids are on their way! The confidence and discipline my kids have learned is awesome. This is by far the best studio around for honesty, integrity, discipline and Christian values with taekwondo traditions.

My kids have been taking Taekwondo classes at CBBA for the last 5 years. Craig Shaw and the staff…read moreare great. It's a family atmosphere where they really take time to get to know the kids. My 9 year completed their entire tiny tiger program and earned a few belts in the "big kid" class and my 7 year old is working on earning the stars for his tiny tiger black belt now. The classes are fun, combining conditioning and martial arts along with games and obstacle courses.