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TONCHU Martial Arts Vinings
4.3 ★★★★☆ 31 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
- 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 viningsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (770) 690-9099
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–7 PM |
| Thursday | 2–7 PM |
| Friday | 2–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Chun and the team there are great - very patient with little kids, and teach them discipline that you don't get with many other extracurricular activities.”
“The masters at TONCHU are training my son for LIFE in the real world.”
Other martial arts here
“He loves karate and it has boosted his self confidence.”
What students say
“I know when I earn my black belt in a couple of years, it will be in great part because of the excellent instruction of Stephen Chun and his encouragement and belief in me.”
“My son loves Tonchu Vinings, Master Woodson is great at working with the children and teaching the curriculum!”
“My son loves Tonchu Vinings, Master Woodson is great at working with the children and teaching the curriculum!”
“Sensei Chun and the team there are great - very patient with little kids, and teach them discipline that you don't get with many other extracurricular activities.”
From the reviews
If you are seeking a total fitness opportunity that addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—Tonchu is the place for you. I began in December 2014 and have advanced to my green belt, mostly under Head Instructor Stephen Chun at the Vinings location.
My ten-year-old son's growing in TAEKWONDO has been a huge shining light this past year. Master Chun and Master Woodson are exceptional with the children. Discipline. Respect. Achievement with clear and relentless criteria and expectations. Friendships. TAEKWONDO is a group, yet individual sport.
In the world of grade inflation, "everyone gets a trophy," and lowered expectations, this center is a glimmer of light. The teachers are demanding, call on the students to make sure they are paying attention, are not afraid of reprimanding poor performance while guiding for proper techniques.
Sensei Chun and the team there are great - very patient with little kids, and teach them discipline that you don't get with many other extracurricular activities.
New to taekwondo? Start at TONCHU Martial Arts Vinings
TONCHU Martial Arts Vinings 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 TONCHU Martial Arts Vinings
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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