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Atlanta's Traditional Okinawan Karate-do Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atlantakarateschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (404) 751-7453
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids classes are energized and playful, with a strong sense of respect for one's teammates and learning.”
“I cannot say enough about Moller Sense, and his staff of great instructors, for their patience and dedication to instruction of Kata and Ippon Kumite.”
“The system is also developed to teach martial skills - the ability to defend yourself - without the need for you to hurt yourself sparring with lots of people.”
“Judo and shotokan were my first two systems taught from father to my brother and me from kindergarten before studying a few other systems as a teenager.”
“These systems were developed by oppressed people for self defense from outsiders who had conquered their lands with large militaries, like Okinawa.”
Other martial arts here
“Judo and shotokan were my first two systems taught from father to my brother and me from kindergarten before studying a few other systems as a teenager.”
“From all my training, I have seen many kinds of teaching, but two systems have stood out; one is our system here and the other was a very traditional southern kung fu kwoon.”
“These systems were developed by oppressed people for self defense from outsiders who had conquered their lands with large militaries, like Okinawa.”
What students say
“I cannot say enough about Moller Sense, and his staff of great instructors, for their patience and dedication to instruction of Kata and Ippon Kumite.”
“The classes are taught in a non competitive, cooperative and mutually respectful environment.”
“I cannot say enough about Moller Sense, and his staff of great instructors, for their patience and dedication to instruction of Kata and Ippon Kumite.”
“Over these past 14 years I have thoroughly enjoyed the training received in the traditional Okinawan martials arts of Shobayashi Shorin Ryu and Shudokan systems of Karate-do.”
“The kids classes are energized and playful, with a strong sense of respect for one's teammates and learning.”
From the reviews
I was one of Sensei Moeller's first students in Atlanta over 30 years ago and now hold the rank of Rokudan in both Shorin Ryu and Shudokan Karate do. As part of our training I have been exposed to and studied many other arts extensively including Hungar Gung Fu, Tai Chi, Aikido, Wing Chun, Goju Ryu, Kabuto or weapons…
I have been a student of Moeller Sensei since 2001and have always felt that I got the best of care, instruction, and friendship from him and the senior students who assist him in training.
I've trained with Sensei Moeller since January 2006. Prior to that I had experience with numerous other schools and styles but I've never found anywhere else like this school. The depth and breadth of knowledge are unmatched. The teaching styles are catered to the individual student.
I’ve grown up with a lot of martial arts in my life. Judo and shotokan were my first two systems taught from father to my brother and me from kindergarten before studying a few other systems as a teenager.
Your first Karate class at Atlanta's Traditional Okinawan Karate-do Dojo
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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