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Victory Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in McDonough, Georgia

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 4–12) — 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 victorymartialartsschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (678) 583-1832

Hours

Monday 12–8 PM
Tuesday 12–8 PM
Wednesday 12–8 PM
Thursday 12–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Victory Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 38 mentions

“My daughter has attended this school for over 4 years- DEFINITELY one of the best programs for discipline and overall physical development.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I have had 30 + years of Martial Arts, Self Defense and MMA training experience.”

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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 Victory Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 6 mentions

“Don and Rene are very experienced martial arts teachers and both their adult and kids karate classes are well organized, safe and fun.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I have had 30 + years of Martial Arts, Self Defense and MMA training experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I have had 30 + years of Martial Arts, Self Defense and MMA training experience.”

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“The Martinez family really invest in the kids and it shows, they share in their victories and make you feel like family!”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter has no interest in sports but loves her martial arts study and gets upset if we have to miss a class.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“My daughter has attended this school for over 4 years- DEFINITELY one of the best programs for discipline and overall physical development.”

From the reviews

My 5-year-old has expressed how much he loves this after school program. There was a mix up with my transportation change today, so he did not get on the bus after school. I was heartbroken that I let him down. Victory Martial Arts offered and DID send someone BACK to the school to pick him up.

★★★★★ — Teresa, Nov 2019

I have had 30 + years of Martial Arts, Self Defense and MMA training experience. I have visited Victory Martial Arts Academy in McDonough several times. Each time I was thoroughly impressed with the level of instruction and the environment within the school.

★★★★★ — Dion, Jun 2016

The Martinez family really care about their students. They are firm but caring and have helped increase the kind confidence in my children that the world needs more of!

★★★★★ — P., Aug 2019

EXCELLENT curriculum! My daughter has attended this school for over 4 years- DEFINITELY one of the best programs for discipline and overall physical development. Love it!!!... and so do all the children!

★★★★★ — Claude, Apr 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at Victory Martial Arts Academy

Victory Martial Arts Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Victory 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 Victory Martial Arts Academy

396 Keys Ferry St, McDonough, GA30253

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