Live Oak Martial Arts Inc

My daughter has been at Live Oak since the age of 12. Master Hughes is wonderful . He was the exact fit for our family . My daughter went into her first class an almost teenager with very little confidence in herself . Now at 20 she has thrived and become a very confident adult . I cannot express how happy I am with our decision to choose Master Hughes. .He is a wonderful person and his teaching style is awesome . He teaches by encouragement not by pointing out flaws. It was the best decision we have ever made for a lifelong lessons as we all want our kids to grow up ethically and able to take care of themselves .We feel like Master Hughes helped us raise our daughter through teenage years and has always been a part of our family . Thank you Master Hughes you are the best . Stacey and Steven Orta

I've been training here for about 4 months now. I was a bit worried to be starting taekwondo as an adult, but I didn't need to be worried at all! I've felt encouraged and welcome by the entire school, not just Master Hughes. Speaking of, not only does the man clearly know his stuff, but he's excellent at teaching it. I'm so enthusiastic about where my training can take me. Highly recommend coming to see what LOMA is about!

I have trained here for over a decade, and I am so grateful for the place that LOMA has had in my life. Master Hughes is highly knowledgeable, skilled, and passionate about martial arts. He is incredibly patient with new students whether child or adult while working to grow them into highly skilled, disciplined martial artists. I cannot recommend him enough.

My son has been a student at LOMA for a year. We absolutely love it. Even though there are other places that teach martial arts much closer to our home, we consider LOMA to be the best and well worth our drive. Mr Hughes is a wonderful and dynamic teacher. Beyond the great physical exercise of the sport, the life lessons are invaluable. Couldn't recommend it more.

I cannot say enough GREAT things about Live Oak Martial Arts. My younger son was an awkward and shy 10yo when he started training with Jason Hughes. 12 years later he still loves training with LOMA and he's no longer awkward :and shy but confident, considerate, and compassionate. LOMA helped with that! When he moved away after graduating from UGA this year, he said this would be one of the top things he missed the most about Athens!

I wish my son had learned about LOMA a lot sooner than he did! Master Hughes is an incredible teacher and has created a wonderful community. LOMA is very different than our experience with another martial arts school that was a franchise (and very focused on getting us to sign a long-term financial contract). LOMA does not pressure you to do that. It's a local business led by a wonderful teacher who is very patient . . . but also challenges his students to excel. I highly recommend LOMA! My son has greatly benefitted from his involvement in this community.

I am a mom and do not take classes but my son does. I have witnessed exceptional growth in my son's confidence and his social skills. He does all three arts, Taekwondo, Jodo, and Grappling. In all three Coach Hughes fosters a competitive spirit balanced with a team environment. Everyone is aggressive with their skills but respectful of others. I enjoy watching the practices and being a part of it as a mom.