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Edge Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gainesville, Georgia
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $300/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule edgemartialartsga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 770-539-9245
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–6 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Edge Martial Arts in Gainesville, GA is a dojo that teaches young kids discipline, respect, control, self defense and friendship.”
“The martial arts and self-defense training provided here is top-tier, but what makes Edge truly unique is their heavy focus on character development.”
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“The martial arts and self-defense training provided here is top-tier, but what makes Edge truly unique is their heavy focus on character development.”
What students say
“From the moment my family and I first met the staff, we were blown away by how welcoming everyone is—they have truly gone completely above and beyond for us.”
“From the moment my family and I first met the staff, we were blown away by how welcoming everyone is—they have truly gone completely above and beyond for us.”
“This is an amazing place for your kids to learn respect and discipline, I highly recommend letting you kid join.”
“Master Edge and his team are the most amazing group of people I have ever met.”
“It genuinely feels like an extension of family, and it is well worth the commitment when you see the confidence and pride the kids carry home with them!”
“The martial arts and self-defense training provided here is top-tier, but what makes Edge truly unique is their heavy focus on character development.”
From the reviews
Mr. and Mrs. Edge and their entire team are absolutely phenomenal! From the moment my family and I first met the staff, we were blown away by how welcoming everyone is—they have truly gone completely above and beyond for us.
I have never met instructors who care more about my child’s experience. My boy is always shy at first but they drew him in and he felt so good about himself. Their studio is the perfect place for my child to grow in self-confidence!
Our son has been a student here for several years now and we just love the experience he has had. The owners and instructors are amazing. We love it here!
Edge Martial Arts in Gainesville, GA is a dojo that teaches young kids discipline, respect, control, self defense and friendship. I recommend this dojo to anyone in a heart beat.
New to taekwondo? Start at Edge Martial Arts
Edge Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Edge Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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