Atlanta Martial Arts Academy

Atlanta Martial Arts Academy offers Tiny Tigers for 3-4 year old children, with high-energy classes that teach basic kicks, punches, safety, and life skills. It also offers Little Dragons for 5-6 year olds, Junior Ninjas for 7-12 year olds of all belt ranks, Adult Karate Class for people over 13, Black Belt Class for black belts, Private Lessons by appointment, and Jiu Jitsu on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Programs

• Tiny Tigers — 3-4 years old · Designed for 3-4 year old children; classes are high-energy and teach fundamental skills like basic kicks, punches, safety and life skills.
• Little Dragons — 5-6 years old · Designed to advance children further in martial arts fundamentals and safety and enhance overall athletic ability.
• Junior Ninjas — 7-12 years old · For 7-12 year olds of all belt ranks; teaches martial arts fundamentals at a pace and skill set more suitable for older kids.
• Adult Karate Class — over 13 years old · Designed for everyone over age 13; teaches the same martial arts skills at a pace more suitable for adults and is an excellent aerobic workout.
• Black Belt Class — Black Belts Only · Helps black belts continue to grow in the martial arts.
• Private Lessons — Available by appointment only to students interested in one-on-one attention to advance their skills faster.
• Jiu Jitsu — Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

Master Marcal Lazenby is the owner and Chief Instructor. Jermond Wiggins is the office manager and an instructor, Chenise Lazenby is an instructor, and Tobias Brown is a student instructor. Master Marcal Lazenby has been actively involved in martial arts for over 40 years and is an 8th degree Black Belt with ten World Championships. Jermond Wiggins has practiced for over 25 years and is a 3 time Karate World Champion and a 4th degree Black Belt. Chenise Lazenby has been a martial artist for 20 years and is a 3rd degree Black Belt, and Tobias Brown is a 1st degree black belt.

Before starting martial arts training, all students get the opportunity to have an Introduction (INTRO) class to check out the studio and see how instructors interact with students.

Last updated November 13, 2026.