Kick Start Martial Arts has been a landmark of Atlanta martial arts for over a decade. Programs for children ages 5 and up through adult, led by Master Renard Beaty in the heart of Grant Park. Book your free trial class today.
Every student. Every goal. Every belt. We're here every step of the way.
Kick Start Martial Arts has been developing confident, disciplined, and focused individuals through the art of Tang Soo Do for over a decade in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood. Founded and led by Master Renard Beaty, the school has earned a reputation as one of Atlanta's most respected martial arts programs — not because of flashy facilities, but because of what actually happens to students on the mat. Kids learn to focus, earn their belts honestly, and carry those lessons home. Adults discover that martial arts is the most effective self-improvement system in the world. Hundreds of families across Atlanta, East Atlanta, Grant Park, Ormewood Park, Kirkwood, Inman Park, and Decatur have trained here and seen it for themselves.
Founder & Head Instructor · Tang Soo Do Black Belt
Master Renard Beaty founded Kick Start Martial Arts with a clear mission: use the discipline of Tang Soo Do to develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills in every student who walks through the door. For over a decade, he has built one of Atlanta's most trusted martial arts programs in the Grant Park community — one where belts are earned by demonstrating real technique and real character, never handed out. Students who train under Master Beaty don't just get better at martial arts. They get better at focus, at school, at handling pressure — and they keep coming back because this school has become a second home.
We don't just teach Tang Soo Do — we build better people.
Students earn every belt by demonstrating real technique — we don't hand out ranks. With a 4.9-star Google rating and 16 years in Atlanta, our standards speak for themselves.
From young kids to adults, complete beginners to returning martial artists — everyone feels at home at Kick Start Martial Arts. This is a family, not just a gym.
Parents and students report improvements in focus, confidence, and discipline within the first 30–60 days. Our structured curriculum ensures every student progresses at every level.
Something for everyone — from toddlers to adults, beginners to competitors.
Specially designed for children ages 5–7, Lil' Ninjas gives young students their first experience of discipline, focus, and fun through Tang Soo Do. Short, high-energy classes build listening skills, coordination, and self-confidence that prepare kids for school and life at home. The character-building curriculum teaches sharing, respect for adults, and the value of persistence — all wrapped in the excitement of martial arts.
Our flagship program for kids ages 8–13 develops focus, self-esteem, and self-confidence in a way no other sport or activity can match. Hundreds of Atlanta-area families have seen the results firsthand — improved grades, better behavior at home, and kids who carry themselves differently. Belt progression is real: every rank is earned by demonstrating technique and character, not by showing up long enough.
Tang Soo Do for adults is one of Atlanta's most effective ways to get fit, build real self-defense skills, and develop the mental discipline that pays off every day at work, at home, and in every interaction. Every movement in class has a purpose — a self-defense purpose. Students from 18 to 80 tell us they use the confidence and focus they build in class everywhere else in their lives.
Three easy steps to your first class — no experience required.
Click the button below or call us at (404) 664-3485 to reserve your free intro session at a time that works for you.
Arrive in comfortable workout clothes. We'll give you a tour, introduce you to the team, and guide you through your first class.
If you love it — and you will — we'll find the perfect program and membership that fits your goals, schedule, and budget.
No commitment. No experience needed. Just show up.
Rated 4.9 from 67+ reviews on Google
"I've been a student at Kick Start Martial Arts since I was 9 years old, and it truly feels like a second family. Earning my 3rd degree black belt has been an incredible journey filled with challenges and growth. The instructors genuinely care about each student's development — I can't recommend this place enough."
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"Kick Start Martial Arts & Master Beaty run such a great program. We had a great experience while taking lessons. My kids definitely remember it well even years after they moved to different activities. Highly recommend for any family looking for a disciplined, caring environment."
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"Our son has been a student since age 5 after attending little ninja summer camp and having a great experience. He's now 8 and has advanced to the beginner classes where his interest in martial arts has only grown. This program truly develops the whole child."
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"My child has a safe and structured place to learn martial arts. She is excited about attending classes and has the opportunity to learn leadership skills along the way. Master Beaty cares for the students and it shows in everything he does."
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