I have been taking my kids there for 8 years. It has been a great experience training them mentally…read moreand physically. I recommend Decatur Martial Arts Academy whole heartedly.

I earned my black belt in another city, so I visited many schools throughout the Atlanta area when…read moreI moved here. Decatur Martial Arts Academy felt like the best choice, as the instructors seemed knowledgeable and genuine and the fellow students were encouraging and friendly. 5 years later and the place has lived up to my expectations and then some. Besides the people, the new facilities are great, with changing rooms, heavy bags, and 3 different mats to train on. If you are considering martial arts, the best advice I can give you (that my first master gave me when I moved) is to visit a few schools and pay attention to the vibe you get. Decatur Martial Arts will fare well by that metric and any other.

I tried a few different places to start training BJJ. I chose this place for a few reason. 1)…read moreEveryone in the class from the instructor to fellow students are awesome and very helpful. 2) They've got a lot of different classes if I want to try anything else. At the moment it's just bjj but I can see myself taking a few others just to try them out. 3) They have a number of different bjj classes for varying skill levels. 4) The place is small enough to feel like a local gym but large enough to attract a diverse group of folks. Most importantly, the bjj classes aren't huge but there are still quite a few folks in every one. 5) The support staff was welcoming and friendly from the time I walked up til now. There are quite a few folks that I've talked with who are much more experienced and skilled (in bjj) than I am and they give the place a thumbs up.

This review is for the no-gi class taught by Mohammad. I'm an out of towner that came in to drop-in…read morefor two classes while visiting. Having trained at multiple gyms in New York and now in San Francisco over the last 5 years, I wasn't sure what to expect walking into Tsunami, but I was pleasantly surprised! First, the gym/mats/locker rooms are all clean and in great shape (just to get that out of the way). The class size was around 12-15 students and everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Mohammad is an active and accomplished competitive grappler, and as such, he is the exact type of instructor that you would want to learn from if you're trying to progress rapidly in this sport. He observes all his students and takes time to give everyone something they can adjust or work on to improve their game. It's a testament to his character and the kind of instructor he is that he would take the time to watch me roll and give me personalized advice while knowing that there was no chance of me becoming a regular student in his class. You can tell he enjoys what he's doing 100% and genuinely wants to help you improve. I rolled with a few of the other students and after chatting with them afterwards, I was consistently surprised by how little they said they've trained because they were honestly some of the most well-rounded 'beginners' I've come across. Solid students, solid class, solid instructor, and everyone trained safely. If I lived in the area this would definitely be my home gym.

This guys bogus. Very disrespectful. I questioned his qualifications and he got rude with me. I…read moreknow my stuff. This guys not a legitimate 7th degree black belts whatsoever. Yes, he may have the "rank" but I have no idea how he got it....just look at how old most high dan black belts are fot starters. Then, his classes. Its glorified daycare. His instructors are jokes. Horrible technique. I moved on. Probably going back to mutual instructors or to.bjj Stay away from this guy.

We've been at TMAC for kid and adult classes for almost 2 years now. Shihan Mike truly cares about…read moreall of his students and their families. His programs are engaging for all age groups and he wants to help everyone improve and make progress towards their goals in the martial arts. He has lineage as a student of Hanshi Pachivas in the Shuri-Ryu style of karate. His dojo offers karate and jiu-jitsu classes. Our kids look forward to Karate Camp each summer and the other events at the dojo throughout the year. The dojo offers great birthday parties for kids too (best party spot we have used!). He cultivates a culture of respect and the attitude that everyone can learn something from anyone else, regardless of their belt rank. Students encourage each other and are welcoming to new students. His classes help you to improve your physical and mental fitness, while learning practical skills for self-defense if you ever had to use it, all in a supportive atmosphere with great camaraderie.

I've been to many gyms in many different towns, and can without a doubt say that SFC is truly the…read morebest gym I've trained at. It's a hidden gem full of great instructors and great students. Also it's one place that really feels like home and has a sense of family, everyone is cool with each other and all support one another; no one is a d-bag or thinks they're better than anyone else. The best instructors in town, a crazy low membership rate, full access, no contracts, KSU discount, awesome people, and an excellent facility make SFC the best choice in the area, period. If you don't believe me, they do a free week pass; go check it out yourself.

Best place to train in Wing Chun, Kali, Muay Thai, MMA, Jiu Jitsu, I've been training for over 30…read moreyears in Martial Arts and this school is amazing, the instructors are great and experienced!

SBG-Atlanta has something for everyone, from competitors to hobbyists, kids to old guys like myself…read moretrying to keep in shape. Fantastic community of folks from all walks of life that get along great, laugh, joke, then try to strangle each other for fun. I'm 47, and have trained BJJ here since the gym opened early 2022. My 7 y/o son trains in the kids program. And as soon as my daughter turns 6, she'll train here too. The coaches are all top-tier - smart, funny, laid-back and accomplished folks (in BJJ and other careers), and take an interest in every student. And I mean every single one: be it someone preparing for pro BJJ or MMA, or old sedentary professionals like myself in it for fitness, fun, and community (and for my kids). If you're looking for a gym to start training, SBG - a clean, clockwork-run, modern training environment run by experienced and skilled coaches - is it. If you're at another gym where the culture isn't your cup of tea (I can relate), this is the one.

Thiis experience was disappointing from start to finish…read more.. The gym actually contacted me early on Saturday morning after I had expressed interest on-line. Unfortunately, no voicemail was left. Anyway, I followed up by email to let them know that I was still interested in training at their gym and to take a trial Muay Thai class. I specifically requested the Tuesday evening 5:30 p.m. class because it is for beginners so it covers the fundamentals. Alex Caruso texted me earlier this evening about setting up my "First Day Experience". Then, I was told I could come to the gym for a "tour", but I would not be allowed to participate because the class was "full" (I guess the other Tuesday evening classes were full as well). I explained that I had reached out two days earlier to reserve a spot and asked what the class capacity was and how many people were actually enrolled so I could better understand the situation. I never received a response that addressed those questions. As a prospective customer, I wasn't interested in driving across town simply to look around the facility. I wanted to experience the coaching, the class atmosphere, and the training before deciding whether to join. Instead, I was told to come back another day... I gave the gym an opportunity to communicate and address my concerns before writing this review, but that did not happen. Based on how this was handled, I guess I will just take my business elsewhere. I hope the gym will consider improving its communication with prospective members so future customers don't have a similar experience. Update: Following the gym owner's lengthy reply (please see below): Thank you for taking the time to respond! I have no interest in arguing or engaging in personal attacks, so I'll simply clarify my original concern. My issue was never that I was "entitled" to a spot in a full class. I fully understand that classes reach capacity, and I respect that. My concern was the significant delay in responding to my initial inquiry. By the time I received a reply, the class I was hoping to attend was no longer available. Had my inquiry been answered sooner, there's a reasonable chance this entire situation could have been avoided. I do acknowledge that your staff eventually offered alternatives, and I appreciate that. Unfortunately, those options did not work with my schedule, which is why I chose to look elsewhere. As for your rude, unprofessional, and hurtful comments about my review history or personal character, I'll let readers form their own conclusions. I don't believe those issues have any bearing on whether my experience was positive or negative. I genuinely wish your staff and your members the best. My review simply reflects my personal experience as a prospective customer, and I hope it also serves as constructive feedback that future inquiries can be answered more promptly.

This studio holds a special place in my heart. I grew up in the area and have been coming to take…read moreclasses here for years. The instructors are thoughtful, engaging, and practical -- it's always a pleasure to come in for a class. The Adult's class is absolutely an empowering experience. When you've got the confidence instilled in you from truly knowing how to defend yourself, the world is a much more pleasant place. I like to see that the Kid's classes really keeps the little ones moving and thinking. It's a great place to learn -- absolutely come in for a class and see if its something you're into!

From the owner: Martial Arts/ Karate/ Self-defense classes for the whole family. Fun, friendly atmosphere with no…read morecontracts and a family discount rate. We teach Kenpo for belt ranking and pull in elements from Modern Arnis/Eskrima, Judo, and Juijitsu for a rounded martial artist experience.

Need to be more attentive to kids and their needs! My son was left to eat his lunch cold, handle…read moreglass tupperware by himself to only be thrown out to which no counselor could give me an explanation as to why.

This place is run very well and the instructors are wonderful. My son loves it and has learned so…read moremuch. Highly recommend.