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Trammell Fitness & Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Judo 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 judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shidokanatlanta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 404-605-0094
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
“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.”
“Serious martial arts gym for both adults and kids.”
“This gym has coaches and fighters that have and continue to fight across the globe, collecting world championship belts across disciplines.”
Other martial arts here
“They've got Karate, Judo, Muay Thai and BJJ!”
What members say
“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
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.
Fantastic friendly people, and intelligent world class fitness by professional trainers.
New to judo? Start at Trammell Fitness & Martial Arts
Trammell Fitness & Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never stepped on a mat, 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 sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Trammell Fitness & Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori 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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