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Golden Isles Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Brunswick, Georgia
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — 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 thegoldenislesmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 776-6669
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My Grandson loved going to his TAEKWONDO classes, and the positive change we have seen in him is wonderful, all because of Mr & Mrs RUSH.”
Other martial arts here
“I started kickboxing here almost a year ago and I couldn't be happier.”
What students say
“All of the ladies are so sweet and supportive and the workouts are phenomenal.”
“Our son has absolutely blossomed in his manners and realizing his own potential.”
“My two boys (11,12) have been attending the GI ATA - the Teacher is very good with my boys.”
“It has helped with their social skills, increased their focus and helped them gain confidence.”
From the reviews
My son was too nervous to even leave the bench our first day there. Fast forward two months and he just earned his first belt! He is already showing more confidence, both in class and at home. He went from being too shy to speak with anyone, to happily chatting away with kid's he has never met before.
Highly recommend!! I have twins that have been going here for years, and one has autism. It has helped with their social skills, increased their focus and helped them gain confidence. They are always motivated!
Great option for children to stay active and learn discipline. Mr. Rush is a great instructor, highly recommended.
I started kickboxing here almost a year ago and I couldn't be happier. All of the ladies are so sweet and supportive and the workouts are phenomenal. My son also does Taekwondo and I am happy to say we have found what he loves! Mr. And Mrs. Rush are both wonderful people and we both always look forward to our classes.
New to taekwondo? Start at Golden Isles Martial Arts
Golden Isles Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Golden Isles 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.