Marietta Martial Arts
About
Marietta Martial Arts offers mixed martial arts training with a focus on traditional martial arts disciplines including Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Ho Shin Do, Gracie Jiujitsu, and Tang Soo Do. The gym features a team of experienced instructors led by Master Bill Wendell, Master Tommy Cho, and other certified masters and black belts who bring decades of combined expertise. Their coaching style emphasizes both technical skill development and character building, creating a structured yet flexible training environment suitable for various schedules.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's positive impact on children, noting improvements in discipline, respect, focus, and confidence that carry over into home life. Parents appreciate the age-appropriate instruction, engaging staff, and flexible scheduling that allows martial arts to fit between other activities. Specific highlights include the family-like atmosphere, bonding opportunities through parent-child classes, and the valuable childcare provided through camps during school breaks. Reviewers repeatedly mention the instructors being personable, approachable, and attentive while maintaining appropriate discipline.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Jamila Davis
3 months ago
MMA at East Lake has been a fantastic addition to my son's life. The staff is engaging, fun and provides age appropriate discipline and life skills to all of the kids. I see positive changes in my son's demeanor at home and I'm able to use the philosophy with him to reinforce these lessons. I highly recommend Marietta Martial Arts!
Meagan Cisneros
a month ago
My kid loves this place!! She learns about respect, focus and personal space. My favorite part is she brings that home with her and has another positive influence in her life. Not to mention she loves the physical side of it. 10/10 reccomend for any child!
Ciru Mungai
2 months ago
We love MMA! My daughter started in the little dragon class and now she's in the junior class. She loves coming to MMA and she had me do the class with her last year. I got my yellow belt. It was fun doing the class with her. We enjoyed the bonding time. MMA treats you like family.
Andy Jean-Francois
a month ago
My son has been a member for over a year, and I truly love this establishment. They’re amazing with kids, and karate has given my son structure, discipline, and confidence. I also really appreciate that they offer camp when school is out — it’s been a lifesaver not having to scramble for childcare or take time off work.
Michael Morris
2 months ago
Great place for my son to not only learn Martial Arts, but also receive positive reinforcement of focus, respect, and self-discipline in a fun and safe atmosphere. The instructors are top-notch. They are personable, approachable, attentive, and candid when they should be. There are usually several age-appropriate classes going on at once. At the end of every class students are reminded not to use their skills outside of class inappropriately. There are no hard schedules per student so it's a great activity to, flexibly, fill in gaps between other extracurricular activities throughout the week.
Contact
2145 Roswell Rd Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30062, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Master Bill Wendell
Chief Instructor
6th Dan Taekwondo, 2nd Dan Combat Hapkido
Over 34 years experience. Certified Master Instructor. Also ranked in Jeet Kune Do, Kali, trained in BJJ. Certified International Police Defense Tactics Instructor.
Master Tommy Cho
Instructor
7th Dan Ho Shin Do, 5th Dan Taekwondo, 2nd Dan Gracie Jiujitsu
Creator of Ho Shin Do. 40 years martial arts experience, serving East Cobb area for over 34 years.
Master FJ Moore
Floor Leader/Instructor
Began training in 2004. Manages classes and assistant instructors. Focuses on working with children.
Liam Wendell
Instructor
4th Dan Taekwondo
Trains in Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu, Kali, and Balintawak. Helps develop other instructors and leadership skills.
Bradley Wells
Instructor
1st Dan Tang Soo Do
10.5 years training. Trained in Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, and Balintawak.
Jocelyn Williams
Instructor
3rd Dan Taekwondo
Training since 2005. Also trains and competes in Jiu Jitsu. Teaches Taekwondo since 2015.
Master Jesse Darnell
Instructor