Martial Arts Schools near Athens

“Great gym, super friendly and responsive. I hope I get to go back and learn some more from these guys!“

“This is an excellent academy that anyone would be lucky to attend. I have known Curtis Barnett for many years. He runs a taekwondo program at the elementary school I work at. Curtis is always kind, patient, and professional.“

“The instructors do an amazing job of building personal connections with each student, which contributes to the positive learning environment in a HUGE way!

'Mat chats' are especially valuable learning moments for younger students during which thematic values of respect and responsibility are discussed with real time applications and learning points. Because of such diligent care to the form of instruction, students gain knowledge that serves them on a personal level far beyond the skills practiced on the mat. Our family is completely satisfied with our experience here.“

“Back in the 2000s I trained at Live Oak under Master Hughes for a decade as a teenager & young adult. His lessons totally transformed my approach to the world for the better. Now, after a decade out of training, I'm back at Live Oak to resume my practice of martial arts as an adult, and I can say for certain that master Hughes is not only as good a teacher as I remember, but an even better one. You could not ask for a teacher more invested in finding a way to help you learn, and though I am no longer as strong and agile as I was in my teens and twenties, I believe I am becoming the best version of myself thanks to this school.“