Best Martial Arts Schools in Woodstock

The Atlanta Martial Arts Center frequently hosts some of the outstanding martial artists throughout the year and is a member of several prestigious martial arts and self-defense associations. The Center is a certified academy for Master Rickson Gracie’s Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation. The instructors include Sifu Alan Baker, a recognized martial arts and self-defense expert with over 30 years' experience. Programs offered include Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Warriors Legacy Self-Defense, Civilian Tactical C-Tac, No-Gi Grappling, Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Filipino Martial Arts. Sifu Baker and his highly qualified team of instructors have classes for children and youth and several personal training programs.

Martial arts training at Atlanta’s Traditional Okinawan Karate-Do Dojo promotes physical fitness and self-confidence through the endurance, strength, and flexibility gained from training. With an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect, studio instructors assist students in techniques for development of the intellectual, moral, and physical aspects of their life. Classes begin with foundation drills, then break down into smaller groups with an instructor, offering more personalized attention. Established in 1987, dojo owner Mark Moeller Sensei structures progression programs that are affordable and beneficial for students age six and up. The studio teaches two styles of Okinawan Karate-do, Shorin Ryu Karate-do and Shudokan Karate-do.

In Georgia, the Canton Choi Kwang Do studio works with adults, kids, and families providing classes backed by more than 20 years’ experience in the martial arts. Master Cruzado is available for private or small group instruction, or students may choose classes in karate and self-defense. The classes for kids offer a path to a healthy and happy lifestyle as well as the knowledge and preparation they need to protect themselves from bullies. Choi Kwang Do uses modern advances in science for self-defense in sequential movements. Family classes build strong family relationships, and the environment puts kids at ease, building confidence and self-esteem.

Kaikudo Martial Arts Academy is a dojo based in Dunwoody Village that enhances both physical and mental strength within kids, adults, and seniors. Kids classes are designed to increase muscle tone and flexibility, as well as demonstrate how to approach demanding obstacles with a proper mindset so that children learn the rewards of self-discipline and challenging themselves. Adult classes teach mind-body practices to help students master their emotions, overcome fear and negative-thought patterns, and become fit and healthy. Senior Tai Chi classes cater to all levels of activity and ability; those with ailments such as arthritis, Parkinson’s Disease, and balance issues benefit as much as healthier participants. Check the Kaikudo website for individual and group sessions, class times, pricing and specials.

Striker Fight Center is a state-of-the-art facility based in Kennesaw, Ga., serves all of the North Atlanta suburbs, and teaches in a high-energy, positive, and safe environment. The styles of disciplines Striker Fight Center offers include Brazilian jujitsu, boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing, Atienza-Kali, Wing Chun, judo, mixed martial arts and kids mixed martial arts, and all instructors are black belts in their respective arts. Among the benefits of Strike Fight Center’s classes weight loss and cardiovascular conditioning, learning self-defensive techniques, confidence-building, stress relief, and greater focus and discipline. Striker Fight Center strives to emulate the grit and atmosphere of old-school boxing gyms, has versatile class schedules to accommodate students interested in any of its disciplines, and provides free introductory instruction.

Taekwondo of Woodstock Inc. is a martial arts school established in Woodstock in 2001. Specializing in the conventional Korean martial arts of Taekwondo and Hapkido, the school champions teaching not only the art, but also the culture ingrained in these practices. Taekwondo of Woodstock holds after-school programs, seasonal camps, and competitions. It also teaches escape tactics for women and children and offers classes that combine martial arts with dance. The school is a member of The World Taekwondo and the United States Taekwondo.

The One Taekwondo Center, in Woodstock, Georgia, gives families an opportunity to bond while they work at their own pace to achieve fitness and self-defense goals. It is not unusual to see three generations of a family in the studio. Pairing children with children and adults with adults puts everyone on one level while they are all working on the same type of exercise. Adults in the program have been able to build muscle, burn fat and gain flexibility, while children gain the ability to focus, build self-esteem, and learn leadership skills. The after-school program offered gives children a chance to interact with their peers while building their skills.