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Purple Dragon Karate
5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Conyers, 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
- 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 5–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule purpledragonatl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 404-834-3477
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I called my mom and sisters to see if they knew anything about the founder or Purple Dragon in general… I received nothing but good information and decided to sign up my daughter.”
“It truly takes a village to raise these children, and I’m glad to have a place for my sons to practice discipline, focusing, and self-defense.”
“They have adult classes as well that I’m looking forward to joining.”
Other martial arts here
“It truly takes a village to raise these children, and I’m glad to have a place for my sons to practice discipline, focusing, and self-defense.”
What students say
“The instructor (Shihan) is very knowledgeable, disciplined, and truly cares about the kids.”
“Anyone who has actually attended this dojo will see the clean, welcoming, and loving environment the staff have created.”
“The training is structured, challenging, and motivating, and the environment is respectful and welcoming.”
“It truly takes a village to raise these children, and I’m glad to have a place for my sons to practice discipline, focusing, and self-defense.”
“My nephew has had the incredible chance to travel internationally to compete and train, which has not only enhanced his skills but also broadened his horizons.”
“His discipline, confidence, and focus have improved noticeably and those changes have carried over into both our home life and his school environment.”
From the reviews
The true test of a martial arts school is whether students can perform well outside of their comfort zone. My family traveled to Houston TX for competition and my son came home with 4 medals.
My son is 5 years old and has been in karate here for about three months, and the growth I’ve already seen is incredible. His discipline, confidence, and focus have improved noticeably and those changes have carried over into both our home life and his school environment.
I have two children that are apart of the Purple Dragon family since 2021. The leader of the dojo, Shihan Haden Nurse, is an excellent teacher who studied under Grandmaster, Professor Don Jacob’s who is a 9th degree blackbelt and is well known and respected worldwide in the martial arts community.
Since starting at Purple Dragon Karate, my daughter has drastically improved her schoolwork. I attribute this to the focus and discipline she has learned at the dojo. This is a serious dojo with firm discipline and it has been great watching all the kids grow in skill.
New to Karate? Start at Purple Dragon Karate
Purple Dragon Karate 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 Purple Dragon Karate
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.
