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Greene Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Riverdale, Georgia

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

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
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule greenemartialartsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (404) 635-6055

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6–8 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday 5:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Greene Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 26 mentions

“I didn’t realize how hard it was to find a good Martial Arts school for my children that you can trust, then I found this Greene Martial Arts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The Instructors have a genuine love for these kids ❤️ If your kid is dealing with low self esteem and need self defense skills, this is the School for you.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Greene Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The Instructors have a genuine love for these kids ❤️ If your kid is dealing with low self esteem and need self defense skills, this is the School for you.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 51 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“great instructors and very nice people instructors treat everyone fair you will always feel welcome in the dojo you'll allways have a great time”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Experience or no experience, if you're looking for a place that'll push you to be the best version of yourself, this is the right place.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 15 mentions

“Master Al and his family go above and beyond to provide a great experience for the the kids in Riverdale and surrounding areas.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“I'm so glad that my son is a student here, his confidence is up and he really enjoys going to his lessons every week.”

certified & recognized school 5 mentions

“Master Al and his family go above and beyond to provide a great experience for the the kids in Riverdale and surrounding areas.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Even though it’s 45 minutes from my home it’s well worth the commute with the teachings and training they offer to my children.”

From the reviews

This is a great school to bring your kids to learn taekwondo And self-defense. The coaches are great they take the time to teach All students all the techniques. I have my daughter and my son at this school They love going there they don’t like to miss any day.

★★★★★ — Marco, May 2022

Greene Martial Arts Studio is a structured environment led by skilled instructors. The increased confidence, self-discipline, and physical endurance my child has experienced from participating in class is amazing! One of the BEST decisions we’ve made as parents.

★★★★★ — Denae, May 2022

My 11yrs old son attend this school and ir has been a Grade A experience ! I checked out 3 other schools in the Riverdale area and by far this was The Best school. Very reasonable tuition, a variety of martial art, fun, and the kids are learning here.

★★★★★ — Brina, Apr 2022

My 16yr old son is a new student here and we absolutely love it. Mr Greene and the other instructor are awesome. I love the fact that he put strong emphasis on self discipline and respect. My son has never taken any kind of Martial arts before and they are very patient with him. I highly recommend this school..

★★★★★ — Litasong, Oct 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Greene Martial Arts Academy

Greene Martial Arts Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Greene Martial Arts Academy

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Greene Martial Arts Academy

6569 Church St, Riverdale, GA30274

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