Both of my children have been boing to Yongsa since they opened in 2015. I was simply hoping for…read morebasic self defense for my daughter, but we quickly fell in love with the high quality instruction and the care and support they show each child. Both of my kids have achieved their black belts and my daughter is a state champion! Yongsa knows they have a great product and they don't lock you into a contract or charge belt testing fees. They don't need to!

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I've known the TONG DOJO since I was a little guy in Brooklyn, N.Y. I went there from 8 years old…read moreto 13 years old. My Sensei's were George Cofield and Thomas Lapuppet. They were the BEST Sensei's. We did tournaments, shows, exhibitions and in house competitions. We had the best students with the Twins and a few girls in our class who, if you want to challenge them, you'd better think twice. My best memory of the TONG DOJO is when Sensei Cofield would show the class some new moves, we would run through them a few times and then he would ask us "Got it?", the class would say Got it!, Sensei Cofield would answer back "Sho' Nuff!". The Movie "The Last Dragon" is loosely based on The TONG DOJO and Sensei George Cofield. Sensei Thomas Lapuppet Was a Sensei at the TONG DOJO also. He was a NYC Police Officer. He always had his badge in his visor in his 1968 Oldsmobile Toranado. The car had all Electric seats, windows, mirrors, Leather seats and all the bells and whistles. It was one the best cars I loved to ride in. When I first started at the TONG DOJO, I got my first Karate Gi from Sensei Lapuppet. He donned me the white belt that I would start my martial arts journey with. He also gave me the TONG DOJO PATCH that went on the upper left hand side of the Gi. When I promoted to Green Tip, He colored the tip of my belt to signify my promotion. Sensei Cofield adorned my Gi with the TONG DOJO name written down the front of the Gi in Asian Style lettering. That's when I knew I was part of the TONG DOJO. I miss the TONG DOJO but will never forget the experiences I had there. Next time I am in Atlanta I will visit the TONG DOJO. SEE YOU SOON. LYLE GILES, BROWN BELT, TONG DOJO, 1973

I've been training here for a year now! More consistently in the past few months. As a female…read morecollege student, whatever techniques taught here are really useful in a real situation. I love it the fact that it's still rooted in traditional shotokan karate, but we also explore other martial arts' techniques and adopt what work in a real fight. Sensei Chapman constantly pushes his students to the limit, but hey no pain, no gain. I feel like this is my true family in Karate! OOSSUUU

Hanshi Joseph Sessum 8th Degree Belt is the Soke and torch bearer of the Jaribu System Martial…read moreArts. The training is superb and the system is dynamic and superior. Hai! - Hakim "Nidan" - Sempai of Jaribu System Martial Arts (JSMA)

Jaribu Martial Arts is a very functional Martial Arts System. It has something for everyone. It…read moreteaches discipline and structure to kids. It teaches adults to adapt, to persevere, and to defend themselves. It is affordable. This is especially true for families with several family members that are interested in Martial Arts.

After looking extensively for a dojo, we finally found Jinsendo Karate. We were immediately…read moreimpressed with the dojo, its large space, it's light/bright atmosphere, and wooden floating floors (which are better for the joints). It was also abundantly clear that Sensei Shimoji is a wonderful teacher and has a great rapport with his his students. My daughter has been taking lessons at Jinsedo Karate for a year now. She loves the dojo, her teachers and the friendships she has made there. The staff does a wonderful job of getting to know each student and working with them at their speed and on their level. They also mix the levels of students and it really benefits both the older and younger students. It is really a wonderful place for her to learn and grow.

We love the dojo and our child has excelled. There is no air conditioning or ventilation system so…read morethat is something to be aware of for new members.

I've been doing martial arts since (1993) the age of 6. I've never been an advocate of taekwondo…read morehaving only studied ju-jitsu most of my life. However, this martial arts school has changed my life. I don't look at this as taekwondo, but more as SELF-DISCIPLINE SCHOOL! Even as an adult, I need it just as much as the children and young adults that train there. I have become refocused and driven to GOSU! (to achieve the highest level in all I pursue) The head master is extremely humble and motivating. My children will attend this academy not because I attend, nor because "karate is cool", but because I want the BEST for them. If you're looking for an activity, you can find anything in Atlanta. If you want a life changing experience, TONCHU is what you want... TONCHU is what you need...

5 stars! From the staff to the amount of activity and patience, this place is hands down the best!…read more I have an extremely active 5 yr old and 3 yr old. The tiny tigers class has helped my kids tremendously! They are learning new things; like respect, patience and martial arts all while having fun. The front desk staff are like extended family. They care about each and every child here. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for quality, loving environment for your children.

Love this place, AWESOME staff who are great with kids!read more

I have studied at this dojo since 2011 and have enjoyed every moment. My son and I started here…read moretogether and be both love it. The quality of the instruction given by Sensei Omar Shendy is excellent. He takes you back to the essence of Karate by teaching true traditional karate they way he was taught. He takes those teachings and applies them to daily self defense scenarios that could be encountered. We could not be more pleased.

I've grown up with a lot of martial arts in my life. Judo and shotokan were my first two systems…read moretaught 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 over 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.

Atlanta's Traditional Okinawan Karatedo Dojo; Sensei's love of the martial arts is readily…read moreapparent, and no matter what the challenges are, he always finds a way to spark curiosity in each student, which I find only in the greatest teachers. The kids classes are energized and playful, with a strong sense of respect for one's teammates and learning. I'm deeply impressed with Sensei's care of every single student that's ever trained here, whether it was for 2 months or 20 years. Many parents have said they see an incredible kindness in our dojo not found in others they've practiced at. I would say Sensei Moeller embodies what it truly means to be a martial artist. His teaching style provides a very practical and fundamental way for each student to find the ability to achieve the same for themselves.  Sensei welcomes new students try a class or two before joining. Normal workout clothes are fine. We have students that range in age from 5 years old to 81.

This is an amazing studio for both children and adults. If you have children and are interested in…read moregetting them started in a karate program this is the best place for them. The instructors and staff are amazing and genuinely care about all the students. As an adult student there, I have been attending the classes for a few years and can tell you that the classes are just as challenging today as when I started. Not only can you join the Black Belt Club, but there are cardio classes strictly geared for those of you who are looking for all around fitness without the "belt commitment". If you are interested in challenging yourself with martial arts or just a different form of exercise visiting this studio would definitely be worth your time. BTW, I don't believe yoga is offered here any more, but Gracie Jiu-jitsu, spinning, and personal training programs are available.

I would NEVER recommend this place to another parent…read more My son was seriously injured while in their care after another child struck him in the eye with a stick. And to be clear, this did not even happen during karate instruction. The children were outside playing when this happened. After my son was injured, he went to an adult and told them he had been hurt. Despite that, I was never called. No one notified me that my child had suffered an eye injury. No one contacted me and told me that I needed to come get him or have him medically evaluated. There was not even an incident report provided to me. I found out how bad it was when I arrived to pick him up. My child was crying, had his head down, was visibly injured and was struggling to open his eye. As a mother, it is infuriating to know that my child looked like that while under the care of adults and no one thought it was important enough to CALL ME. I had to take him for medical treatment, where he was diagnosed with an eye injury that required continued medical follow-up over the following months. Eye injuries can have serious consequences when they are not evaluated and properly treated, and I am grateful that I took his condition seriously when the people responsible for him apparently did not. Then I was left with the medical expenses. I ultimately had to hire an attorney simply trying to hold someone accountable for what happened to my child. That process was made even more difficult because of issues surrounding insurance coverage. Meanwhile, there was never a meaningful effort from this business to take responsibility, assist with the medical expenses or make this right. What makes this even harder to accept is that I have continued seeing the individual associated with this business picking children up from my son's former elementary school. After everything my child went through, I have never received the level of remorse, concern or accountability that I would expect from someone entrusted with children. And the effects did not end when his eye healed. Time has passed, and my son STILL does not want to do karate again. Something he once participated in has now become associated in his mind with being hurt and with how that experience was handled. As his mother, that is something I cannot simply overlook. Children can get hurt. Accidents happen. That is not even the most disturbing part of this experience. The unacceptable part is a child suffering a significant eye injury while in your care, telling an adult that he is hurt, and his parent STILL not receiving a phone call. The unacceptable part is having no proper incident documentation waiting for that parent. The unacceptable part is leaving a family to deal with months of medical follow-up, medical expenses and legal action while showing so little accountability afterward. A business caring for children should understand that supervision, emergency response, documentation and immediate communication with parents are not optional. My son's safety was placed in their hands, and based on what my family experienced, I deeply regret ever trusting this place with him. Parents deserve to know this before deciding where to leave their children. This place was horrible to my family, and I cannot recommend it under any circumstances.