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Trammell Fitness & Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Atlanta, Georgia
Pared-down center & dojo for martial arts training, including kickboxing/boxing, karate & judo.
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
- 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 shidokanatlanta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (404) 605-0094
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Serious martial arts gym for both adults and kids.”
“Amazing place to come learn even if it is your first time as the instructors here are understanding and know the process to build you up.”
Other martial arts here
“They've got Karate, Judo, Muay Thai and BJJ!”
What students say
“Richard Trammell is a true master! Jaral Bowman is an amazing coach & motivator.”
“The training is intense (more so for adults, but pushes kids as well), while still being kid friendly.”
From the reviews
Just had my first session today and he really kicked my butt! Both trainers are understanding and amazing! It truly is a hidden gem but I’m glad I found it! Mr Trammell I’m so happy to continue working with you!
There are many programs these days, offering grappling and striking. Yet, rare are the coaches that have competed at the “top” of the mountain. This gym has coaches and fighters that have and continue to fight across the globe, collecting world championship belts across disciplines.
Serious martial arts gym for both adults and kids. It's a rare combination of prize winning fighters while making all skill levels comfortable. The training is intense (more so for adults, but pushes kids as well), while still being kid friendly. Check out their Instagram and YouTube to see what it's about.
Awesome place. With a great vibe. Learned a lot in my first two weeks. Mr Trammel is a great instructor. And the people here is cool. They made me feel very comfortable my first time.
New to Karate? Start at Trammell Fitness & Martial Arts
Trammell Fitness & Martial Arts 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 Trammell Fitness & 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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