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Imperatori Family Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 (ages 4–10) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule imperatorimartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (470) 428-6644
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“I was given the opportunity to become an instructor and the experience with everyone from the 3 year old kids to the adults is amazing!”
“My 5yo son attended summer camp for the first time at Imperatori Family Martial Arts Center and he had THE BEST time!”
“They also very kindly let our Girl Scouts come in for a private session a few weeks ago and it was a huge hit.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter participates in the after school program, sparing, and has also done kickboxing at this location.”
What students say
“My 5yo son attended summer camp for the first time at Imperatori Family Martial Arts Center and he had THE BEST time!”
“We trust the environment and we highly recommend to any family who is looking for a camp that provides great summer experience and fosters personal growth.”
“The instructors are skilled, patient, and great with kids, creating a fun environment where they learn valuable life skills.”
“Joey was extremely communicative, the facility was clean and spacious, and my son came home happy and tired at the end of each day.”
“Joey's focus has always been on martial arts technique and not belt advancement, and it shows in the quality of fighters he has produced over the last several decades.”
From the reviews
Imperatori Family Martial Arts Center has truly been a blessing for my family. Joey and the entire team are absolutely amazing—the way they genuinely care about the children is so heartwarming. As a single mother, I want nothing but the best for my daughter, and I have truly found it here.
Our children have been attending imperatori for years, enjoying both the day camps and after-school classes. The instructors are skilled, patient, and great with kids, creating a fun environment where they learn valuable life skills.
I’ve been really impressed with this karate school. Even though I don't have kids myself, I've seen how well the instructors work with the younger students. They’re great at keeping the classes engaging and fun while also teaching important values like discipline and respect.
It has been so difficult to find something that my daughter has been excited to go to. We went to Imperatori family martial arts to try a class and she was immediately hooked! The classes are so much fun and she is asking to go every single day. The staff is also amazing.
New to Karate? Start at Imperatori Family Martial Arts Center
Imperatori Family Martial Arts Center comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Imperatori Family Martial Arts Center
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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