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Tree of Life Dojo
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Tree of Life Dojo

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(25 reviews)Excellent

About

Tree of Life Dojo in Atlanta, GA offers comprehensive training across multiple martial arts disciplines, including MMA, kickboxing, judo, and karate. Under the guidance of Head Instructor Master Gordon Eilen and Instructor Sensei Rachel Gowan, the dojo provides a structured yet supportive environment for all skill levels. The facility is well equipped with amenities such as locker rooms with showers, restrooms, mats, weapons racks, fitness equipment, and parking, ensuring a comfortable training experience. Members frequently highlight the dojo's clean and organized space, which contributes to a focused and respectful atmosphere.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the strong sense of community, describing the dojo as a welcoming, safe, and honest environment where people support each other. They highlight the excellent instructors, specifically mentioning Sensei's by title and noting their patience, kindness, and ability to provide both challenge and support. Reviewers appreciate the holistic training approach that combines physical activities like sparring and weapon training with philosophical lessons and additional offerings such as yoga. Many note the dojo's inclusivity for all ages and abilities, with specific mentions of positive experiences for older adults starting at age 50 and children on the autism spectrum, while also emphasizing the clean, organized facility and the volunteer based instructors' dedication.

rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)

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3 years ago

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Love the sense of community and volunteering. The place is kept really clean and organized. Instructors are amazing and very friendly. I find it nice to learn the philosophical aspects of martial arts along with the physical activities and weapon trainings. Membership includes yoga classes and sparring lessons as well.

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Ron Rezendes

2 years ago

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I started in September of 2019 and love this dojo. I feel challenged by the style, supported by instructors, and welcomed by everyone. I am an older adult (started at age 50), who attends class 2 nights per week. There are also other opportunities to train on weekends. It has been a great motivator to keep moving and increase my level of fitness. I can't say enough about the Sensei's. They each have taught me valuable lessons. Ron

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Sarah Birdsong

2 years ago

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My family has been taking part in the adult and kids classes for over a year now and I couldn't speak more highly of this place and the community of leaders, teachers, and members. The level of respect, discipline, exercise, and mental challenge feels great and keeps us engaged. The community feels safe, honest, and like they all raise the bar for each other. Its a really wonderful place.

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Jill Clark

2 years ago

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Sung Ming Shu is an amazing place. My son, who is on the spectrum, started a couple of years ago in the kids class. The instructors, who are all volunteers, have been so patient and kind to him. This is true of the members as well. I joined shortly afterwards in order to try and help him with the techniques. After my first class, I was both humbled and hooked. My older daughter join too and loves it as well. Cannot recommend it enough, truly a magical place.

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Tuan Nguyen

2 years ago

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This is a great community of people that will help you create a healthy lifestyle physically and mentally. The instructors volunteer their time with great, positive energy, and dedication. Did I mention community? Yes. It's a great place to meet with new people in Atlanta if you just moved to the area and make friends!

fitness_centerAmenities

Locker rooms with showersrestroomsmatsweapons racksfitness equipmentparking

Contact

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465 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Gordon Eilen

Head Instructor

Master

Leads over 15 black belt instructors at Tree of Life Dojo. Over 40 years of teaching Cuong Nhu.

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Rachel Gowan

Instructor

Sensei

Leads over 15 black belt instructors at Tree of Life Dojo. Over 40 years of teaching Cuong Nhu.