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Kick Start Martial Arts : Grant Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Atlanta, 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
- 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
- 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 kickstartatl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 404-664-3485
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both of my daughters started off in Little Ninjas for the first year and then progressed onto the older classes.”
“Both of my daughters started off in Little Ninjas for the first year and then progressed onto the older classes.”
“Under Master Beaty’s guidance, I gained vital self-defense, leadership, and communication skills.”
Other martial arts here
“Master Beaty doesn’t just teach karate he also educates his students with wisdom that they can carry throughout their life journeys.”
“Under Master Beaty’s guidance, I gained vital self-defense, leadership, and communication skills.”
What students say
“Master Beaty is amazing with the little warriors and brings out confidence, strength, and security within themselves.”
“Master Beaty has created an exceptional community of teachers, students, and parents dedicated to building confidence and leadership skills.”
“Our kids absolutely loved the camp and so did we.”
“They have gained so much from Master Beaty and the school - confidence, focus, respect, and balance which has translated well to their other sports.”
“The studio is clean, they are doing a great job with Covid safety and the instruction is excellent.”
“They have gained so much from Master Beaty and the school - confidence, focus, respect, and balance which has translated well to their other sports.”
From the reviews
Our son has been a student since age 5 after attending little ninja summer damp and having a great experience. He’s now 8 and has advanced to the beginner classes where his interest in martial arts has continued to grow. He’s learning focus and respect and has a goal to become a black belt. We love KSMA!
Master Beaty and all of the instructors on staff are impeccably professional and competent and best of all, they really care about each child’s success and progression in a healthy environment. My child loves going to Kick Start.
I’ve been a student at Kick Start Martial Arts since I was 9 years old, and it truly feels like a second family. Earning my 3rd degree black belt has been an incredible journey filled with both challenges and personal growth. At the studio, we emphasize discipline and push everyone to be their best.
Our daughter began KSMA in July 2022 and didn’t appear to be as interested as ‘we thought’ she should be. She only spends time with other kids during school hours (only child). After the first 3 months, she began to look forward to her martial arts classes.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kick Start Martial Arts : Grant Park
Kick Start Martial Arts : Grant Park 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 Kick Start Martial Arts : Grant Park
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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