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Elevate Martial Arts and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Sugar Hill, Georgia
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elevatemartialartsandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 678-208-2200
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a parent, it’s so important to find a place where your kids feel safe, supported, and challenged—and Elevate martial arts school checks all the boxes.”
“I attended my grandson's Sparring Seminar with Bailey Murphy.”
“We visited several studios before finding the perfect fit, real self-defense, confidence-building, and instructors who truly care.”
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“We visited several studios before finding the perfect fit, real self-defense, confidence-building, and instructors who truly care.”
What students say
“I truly like every single instructor. The owner, Jason, is great too.”
“The instructors are incredibly patient and knowledgeable—they work so well with the kids and create a supportive, structured environment.”
“We have had nothing but great experiences with coaches - they always have a fun atmosphere using positive reinforcement techniques to redirect our mischievous little kiddos.”
“Elevate has been such a blessing for our son. His confidence level has soared.”
“Lowry's instruction was high energy and exceptional quality appropriate to age group, atmosphere of respect and value rather than fear and power.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love this place!! The staff are consistently friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and encouraging with the kids. I truly like every single instructor. The owner, Jason, is great too.
Incredibly impressed with this martial arts school, the atmosphere when we walked in to enquire was the first sign we had found something special, kids were beaming and listening, parents are able to comfortably sit and watch, Mr.
We are very happy with the whole team at Elevate! Even from day one, we’ve seen improvements in our VERY energetic son’s behavior and even learned some useful and positive tips to help encourage good manners. The instructors are patient and willing to be there with the kids the whole time.
I have nothing but positive feedback for Elevate. Since my two boys began training here two years ago they have grown in their physical fitness, discipline, and respect. I attribute their growth to the dedication of the instructors.
New to Karate? Start at Elevate Martial Arts and Fitness
Elevate Martial Arts and Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Elevate Martial Arts and Fitness
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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