Elevate Martial Arts | Pickerington ATA
About
Elevate Martial Arts | Pickerington ATA offers both MMA and karate training in Columbus, OH, with a team of highly qualified instructors led by owners and chief instructors Kevin Pavlik and Michelle Pavlik, both 7th degree black belts. The staff includes multiple certified instructors with ranks from 2nd to 7th degree black belts, ensuring expertise across all skill levels. Members describe the gym as having a family friendly atmosphere where instructors are respectful, patient, and skilled at working with both children and adults, creating an environment that feels like an extended family.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym for its excellent instructors who are patient, respectful, and skilled at working with children, even those who are hesitant or easily distracted. Reviewers highlight the family friendly atmosphere that makes them feel like part of an extended family, with many noting significant improvements in their children's confidence. Specific mentions include the supportive coaching during free trials and the high quality training for both recreational and competitive students. The main concern raised is limited parking during busy classes, with one reviewer cautioning against parking in a nearby business lot.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Andrew West
5 years ago
Me and my wife love coming here. All the instructors are very nice and we feel like an extended family here. Great teaching style,very respectful instructors. High recommend if you are looking for new hobbies or thinking to send your kids for taewkondo classes
David Kosto
2 years ago
Started taking my son here a few weeks ago. He loves it and the staff is great with working with small children who lose focus quickly. They just did a renovation and name change, I wish them the best and look forward to enrolling my next kid here
Taisha Winborn
8 months ago
Our son started in May and they are amazing! Of course, during the free class he was not feeling it. He cried and cried. They didn’t give up. They allowed us to try it again. The next class he cried for the first half and then he went in. Still very hesitant but he was in the door. From that point on, he has been very excited about coming. He has his days where he is a little more busy than others but they still are super patient with him and the other children. It is kind of pricey, but dad and I think it’s worth it considering how awesome they are with the kids and the content that he is learning. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Jon Lindahl
3 years ago
My son has the privilege to train and compete at Pickerington ATA Black Belt Academy both locally and nationally. It is clear from the moment you enter their academy that they provide high quality, family friendly training both for the recreational students or students that want to compete at the highest levels. The experience of the instructors are second to none and I highly recommend Pickerington ATA to anyone looking to train in martial arts!
Robert Sirchia
8 years ago
Great place for kids. My son has been going here since he was three years old. The staff have been awesome and extremely helpful. The price is decent about $100 a month and we go three times a week. The classes have helped with my kids confidence and he is exhausted after every one he attends. Right now they are in the middle of a huge remodel so things are a little dusty but so far the new look is great. The bad is parking this lot doesn't have enough parking for some classes this is pretty much the only down fall. If you go don't park in front of Suburban Fireplace and Patio the owner will come out and yell at you.
Contact
773 Windmiller Dr C, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Hunter Kohar
Certified Staff Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Brogan Pavlik
Certified Staff Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Evie Pavlik
Staff Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
Kevin Pavlik
Owner & Chief Instructor
7th Degree Black Belt
Senior Master and co-owner of Elevate Martial Arts, leading the school since 2004.
Derek Jones
Staff Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
Keith Hoffman
Co-School Manager
7th Degree Black Belt
Master and Full-Time Instructor.
Mathias Stultz
Staff Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt
John Augenstein
Co-School Manager
5th Degree Black Belt
Full-Time Instructor.
Lilianna Stultz
Staff Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt
Keith Choi Thomas
Certified Staff Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt
Emily Burris
Certified Staff Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt
Ellary Pavlik
Staff Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
Michelle Pavlik
Owner & Chief Instructor
7th Degree Black Belt
Senior Master and co-owner of Elevate Martial Arts, leading the school since 2004.
Amelia Toepfer
Staff Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt