This dojo has been such a positive influence for our family. It is incredibly well managed,…read moreorganized, and welcoming, and it truly provides a strong sense of community and support for both children and parents. My child genuinely enjoys attending classes, looks forward to going each week, and has built wonderful friendships through the dojo. What stands out most is how supportive everyone is -- especially the senseis. They go above and beyond to support children in ways that extend beyond what you might expect from a traditional dojo. It is clear they have a genuine love and respect for the practice, along with a personal investment in helping children grow into confident, respectful, and compassionate individuals for the betterment of society as a whole. As a parent, it has been wonderful to find a place that not only teaches self-defense, but also emphasizes focus, discipline, moral development, kindness toward others, and the importance of only using their skills to protect themselves or others when necessary. The values taught here extend far beyond martial arts, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive and positive environment.

After looking into our many choices for karate in the Alpharetta/Milton/Roswell area, we were so…read morehappy to finally find the right fit at Crabapple Martial Arts. Too many fake dojos around, daycare/aftercare pretending to be a martial arts school. Classes taught by real Shihan and Sensai, real self defense training, but lots of fun too. They find the right balance. My daughter loves it and looks forward to class every week.

I am so happy I found this place! The instructors are amazing! My 9 year old daughter has learned…read moreso much and is gaining confidence in herself. The instructors see not only amazing, they are talented, caring, and wonderful teachers!

Love this place. My 6-yo just started karate and he is absolutely loving it. Love the way the…read moresensei conducts class.

I highly recommend this school for anyone looking for exceptional instruction in traditional…read moremartial arts for practical, effective self-defense. I trained directly with Sensei Wayne Van Horne for many years before moving to the west coast. If I still lived in the Greater Atlanta area, I would still be training at the Yamakan dojo. In addition to being a highly qualified technician who can really do what is being taught, Van Horne is a university professor and published author - meaning, he is a highly skilled educator who knows how to TEACH as well as DO! If you are new to Ogasawara-Ha Shorinji-Ryu, it is a traditional Karatedo system brought to us by the Ogasawara family (same family tree as Ogasawara-Ryu {formal school of etiquette practiced by the Japanese imperial family} and Ogasawara Kyudo {Japanese archery on horseback}). What this means to the student is that classes are run with considerable respect to one another, intense spirit, and a comprehensive curriculum that retains the full practice of standing techniques, throwing/controlling/restraining techniques, and Kobudo (Japanese and Okinawan weapons). There is great information on the website that explores this more. My recommendation to anyone in the Greater Atlanta Area is to try it out first-hand, or better yet bring a friend too.

Ultimate karate and fitness is the best karate school I have been to. I've been going here for 12…read moreyears and it is a family here. I wouldn't be the successful, well mannered man I am today if it wasn't for this dojo. This dojo is where great people are made.

My kids have been taking karate from UKF for over 3 years and I couldn't be more satisfied. They…read moreare in the best shape of their lives, they learn valuable life lessons, and have learned more about self confidence, self respect, and discipline than they ever could at school. They of course also learn about self defense and everything that is associated with martial arts, but the life lessons will last longer than anything else they have learned. When they first started, I thought karate was all about learning to defend yourself and how to fight. I was wrong.

This place is a scam and will not cancel you when told. I cancelled my husbands membership back in…read moreNovember due to a move and was charged one more time. That was fine but now we have gotten a judgement against us and lawyers contacting us daily. We have now paid an additional $400 and then he took out another $116 from our account without telling us. We have no idea how to cancel and can't get them to quit taking money. I think we are going to have to get a lawyer to get this resolved. I wouldn't recommend anyone going here

I'll start by saying that I came here via an invitation to see what the gym is about, work out, and…read moresee the staff in action. What I got was OBLITERATED by Billy and it was amazing. When it comes to training and teaching, he's fantastic with his individualized attention, and his methods are easy to follow and tremendously helpful. Not only that, but his workout regimen had me gasping for breath - and wanting more. Given the intensity, the knowledge, and the friendly atmosphere, I would definitely count myself as a repeat customer if only the gym were closer.

Bought the Groupon for 10 classes and was very pleased until on our 6th class the owners wife was…read moreso inappropriate she literally tells me in front of my seven year old that if I don't take him twice a week I might as well not come back. Who does this?! She tried to lie and tell me I had to use the classes within eight weeks- she was unhappy that I was bringing my son once a week and clearly literally wanted me to blow through the classes as fast as possible to put more money in their pockets instead of Groupon. I actually had a very polite response because of the type of person I am. I explained to her & showed her there is absolutely no details in the Groupon that says I have to use the classes within 8 weeks and as a Business owner myself I would recommend her changing this on groupon. I also told her because of this, I was entitled to a refund since I obviously did not and would not be receiving the services I was promised. My son attended 6 out of 10 classes & I paid for 10. When I showed her the Groupon she knew I had caught her in a lie because I had! Even after I had to explain to her that my busy & demanding schedule doesn't allow for me to commit to come twice a week -she continued by telling me that my son would receive no benefit of attending their classes once weekly and literally said to me more than once I might as well not come back if I can't come twice a week. The entire conversation on her behalf was inappropriate to have in front of my son. I felt pressured and completely uncomfortable. I was able to receive a full refund from Groupon as their customer service is outstanding and the representative fully understood my concerns! There are plenty of places to take your children for karate that offer once a week classes. My son left upset with ME & her about not being able to come back!! She literally made me the villain in the story in front of my son that is unbelievably cruel! I believe her husband, the instructor was one of the best I've seen- very kind and had a wonderful approach with the children although his wife completely lost my business! I attached the Groupon information so everyone can clearly see there is nothing in here that says if I buy 10 classes I must use them within 8 weeks!

Very friendly staff and great instructors. You get to learn and have fun at the same time. My first…read moretime trying taekwondo and it wasn't intimidating at all. I'm having so much fun. My girls are in the same group with me and they look forward to it everyday.