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Taekwondo near Brookhaven About 15 minutes up GA-400, and worth every mile.
GrandMaster-led, Kukkiwon-recognized Taekwondo for Brookhaven kids, teens and adults, at our Sandy Springs dojang just off GA-400 Exit 6.
- Led by an 8th-dan GrandMaster
- Kids 5+, teens and adults
- Kids class Mon to Thu, 5:00 PM
- First 7 days free
15 min
from Murphey Candler Park
If you’ve searched for martial arts around Brookhaven, you’ve seen plenty of options. The question that matters is what your child will get out of it. Here’s why families make the fifteen-minute trip up GA-400.
Why it’s worth the drive
Most parents come to us hoping for the same things: a child who listens, sticks with something hard and believes in themselves. That’s what Taekwondo builds, one class at a time.
Your child gets real attention. Groups stay small, so GrandMaster Pius corrects their technique himself, notices when they’re struggling and knows when they’re ready for more. Nobody hides in the back row.
Every belt is earned. Children move up when they’re ready, not on a sales calendar, so the pride they feel tying on a new belt is real. That’s confidence they carry off the mat.
Milestones the whole family can watch
Belt promotion tests are held right here at the dojang, with families watching from the side of the mat, and Kukkiwon black belt testing comes around about every six months. That first new belt, earned in front of the people who drove them to every class, is a big moment.
Making the drive easy
From north Brookhaven, the trip is GA-400 North to Exit 6 and a couple of turns, about fifteen minutes with light traffic. If weekday traffic is a concern, Saturday mornings are an easy place to start: kids train at 9:00 AM and teens at 10:00 AM, so brothers and sisters can come on the same trip.
Adults have their own evening classes at 6:00 and 7:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. You don’t need to be in shape to start, and beginners are welcome at any age.
Your first visit
Your first 7 days are free, and you won’t need a uniform. Wear something comfortable, arrive ten minutes early, and GrandMaster Pius will walk you through everything before class begins.
At a glance
- Drive
- 15 min from Murphey Candler Park
- Where
- Loehmann's Plaza, Sandy Springs
- Ages
- 5 and up, adults welcome
- First 7 days
- Free
Getting here
The drive from Brookhaven
We're at Loehmann's Plaza on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Here's how long it takes from around Brookhaven.
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14min
Murphey Candler Park
via Ashford Dunwoody Rd, I-285 West and GA-400 North
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15min
Blackburn Park
via Ashford Dunwoody Rd and GA-400 North
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18min
Brookhaven City Hall
via Peachtree Rd and GA-400 North
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20min
Town Brookhaven
via GA-400 North to Exit 6
Google Maps drive estimates with light traffic. Allow extra time at rush hour.
The dojang
Master Pius Martial Arts 8610 Roswell Rd, Unit 720 Loehmann's Plaza, Sandy Springs, GA 30350Plenty of parking right outside the door. Parents are welcome to stay and watch from the seating beside the mat.
Directions from BrookhavenFrom north Brookhaven (Murphey Candler, Blackburn Park)
- 1 Take Ashford Dunwoody Road north to I-285 West.
- 2 Merge onto GA-400 North.
- 3 Take Exit 6 for Northridge Road and turn right.
- 4 Turn right onto Roswell Road.
- 5 In about half a mile, turn left into Loehmann's Plaza. We're in Unit 720.
From Peachtree Road (City Hall area)
- 1 Head southwest on Peachtree Road toward Phipps Plaza.
- 2 Pick up GA-400 North from Lenox Road.
- 3 Stay on GA-400 North past I-285 and take Exit 6 for Northridge Road. Turn right.
- 4 Turn right onto Roswell Road, then left into Loehmann's Plaza in about half a mile.
Class times
Classes that fit a Brookhaven week
Evening classes run Monday through Thursday, with Saturday mornings for kids and teens.
Saturday
9:00 AM
Kids, ages 5 to 12
No weekday traffic. On the mat by nine and back home by mid-morning.
Saturday
10:00 AM
Teens, ages 13 to 17
Right after the kids class, so siblings can come on the same trip.
Mon to Thu
5:00 PM
Kids, ages 5 to 12
Allow a little extra time on GA-400 at rush hour.
Mon to Thu
7:00 PM
Adults
A focused hour of training after work. Beginners welcome at any age.
The schedule changes occasionally, so call (470) 410-6704 to confirm before your first visit.
Who teaches here
Taught by GrandMaster Pius Ilukhor
GrandMaster Pius holds 1st-Class Master and Examiner certifications from the World Taekwondo Academy at the Kukkiwon in Seoul, the headquarters of world Taekwondo. Students here learn the Kukkiwon curriculum, the same forms and standards taught worldwide, so the black belt your child works toward is recognized wherever life takes them.
- 8th-dan Taekwondo black belt
- 20+ years teaching in Sandy Springs
- Kukkiwon recognized school
Google reviews
What our families say
★★★★★
"We've been with Master Pius for more than 8 years and I can confidently say he has had a tremendous impact on both of my daughters' lives. His discipline, patience, and motivational teaching style have shaped them not just into better martial artists, but stronger and more confident individuals. Thank you, Master Pius, for being such a consistent and positive influence!"
★★★★★
"The best martial arts teacher I have ever known. Master Pius is a living legend. Both my kids are lucky to have Master Pius as their teacher."
★★★★★
"This school is great if you want a real Taekwondo experience and a real education. I highly recommend it whether you are a beginner or experienced. They are always helpful with registration and welcoming to anyone who wants to learn Taekwondo, no matter the age."
Questions
Training near Brookhaven: common questions
How long is the drive from Brookhaven?
About 15 minutes from Murphey Candler Park or Blackburn Park and about 20 minutes from Town Brookhaven, with light traffic. The route is GA-400 North to Exit 6 (Northridge Road), then a short hop up Roswell Road.
Which class times are easiest from Brookhaven?
Saturday mornings skip the weekday traffic: kids train at 9:00 AM and teens at 10:00 AM. On weekdays, the kids class is at 5:00 PM and adults train at 6:00 and 7:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Is Master Pius Martial Arts a Kukkiwon-recognized school?
Yes. GrandMaster Pius Ilukhor is an 8th-dan black belt with 1st-Class Master and Examiner certifications from the World Taekwondo Academy at the Kukkiwon in Seoul, and students here follow the Kukkiwon curriculum.
Can adults start Taekwondo as complete beginners?
Absolutely. Adult classes run at 6:00 and 7:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and beginners are welcome at any age. You don't need to be in shape to start.
Where do we park?
We're in Loehmann's Plaza at 8610 Roswell Rd, Unit 720, with plenty of parking right outside the door.
No pressure. No commitment.
Claim your 7-Day Quick Start
The 7-Day Quick Start: a free class plus a free week of classes.
What happens next: We'll call to find a class time that works for your family. You can watch the first class from the parent seating area. No experience or equipment is required, and there's no obligation to enroll.
Prefer to call? (470) 410-6704