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Tommy Cho Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Marietta, 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 4–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- 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 tommychoma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 770-977-9400
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–8:30 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7:30–8:30 am, 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 7:30–8:30 am |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We live across Atlanta and I train jiu-jitsu at a different gym, but I was so impressed by the staff and how well they did with all the kids including my son.”
“My son has been going here since he was 7 with the Little Dragons and he’s about to be a black belt.”
“I was so on the fence for the adult classes but I love the workout and the self defense knowledge is a wonderful bonus!”
“This is the first time our autistic 5-year old son has ever tried getting involved in ‘mainstream’ sports, and so we were extremely nervous as to what to expect.”
Other martial arts here
“She enjoyed so much here and Taekwondo is her favorite activity after school… Master Cho and Cahill are great coaches, caring and fun!”
“We live across Atlanta and I train jiu-jitsu at a different gym, but I was so impressed by the staff and how well they did with all the kids including my son.”
“Ive been taking my daughter to MMA for about 2 years now and ive seen a difference in my daughter's focus and discipline.”
“I was so on the fence for the adult classes but I love the workout and the self defense knowledge is a wonderful bonus!”
What students say
“She enjoyed so much here and Taekwondo is her favorite activity after school… Master Cho and Cahill are great coaches, caring and fun!”
“This is the first time our autistic 5-year old son has ever tried getting involved in ‘mainstream’ sports, and so we were extremely nervous as to what to expect.”
“They have an amazing way of knowing when to really challenge the student and when they might be feeling less confident and new a hug or supportive word.”
“We appreciate the conditioning and the step by step teaching at each level of the Martial Arts journey.”
“Ive been taking my daughter to MMA for about 2 years now and ive seen a difference in my daughter's focus and discipline.”
“They love going to class because they make it fun while teaching respect, self discipline, and focus among many other things.”
From the reviews
Our daughter didn’t know anything about Martial Arts. She began studying with Master Cho and the staff as a 4th grader and didn’t know if she would be behind. No worries.
My grandson has learned such great skills and manners. His instructors are the best! I am so happy with his Taekwondo experience.
We have taken our son to MMA-Trickum for for 1.5 years. We were looking for a way for our son to be physically active, but discovered that team sports were difficult for him due to his ADHD. MMA has been the perfect solution.
My 6-year-old son has been learning at Marietta Martial Arts for about a year now. Our experience had already been so positive that we thought it might be fun to have his birthday party there.
New to Karate? Start at Tommy Cho Martial Arts
Tommy Cho Martial Arts 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 Tommy Cho Martial Arts
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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