Camp & Seminar Travel Information
Visiting Woodstock For Training
Travel information for students and instructors attending camps, seminars, and training events at Atlanta Martial Arts Center in Woodstock, Georgia.
Visitor Guide
Plan Your Training Trip
This page is designed to help students, instructors, and guests prepare for camps, seminars, workshops, and training events at Atlanta Martial Arts Center in Woodstock, Georgia.
Below you will find the academy address, nearby hotels, airport and transportation notes, food and supply options, what to bring, and practical training weekend guidance.
Academy Location
Address, map link, arrival notes, and basic check-in guidance.
02Nearby Hotels
Common lodging options close to the academy for camps and seminars.
03Airport & Transportation
Airport guidance, travel planning, rental car notes, and traffic reminders.
04Food & Supplies
Nearby places for meals, groceries, coffee, pharmacy items, and essentials.
05What To Bring
Training clothes, gear, notebook, water, recovery items, and event-specific needs.
06Training Weekend Tips
Simple guidance to help you arrive prepared and get the most from the event.
Academy Location
Training Takes Place At Atlanta Martial Arts Center
Camps, seminars, and training events are held at Atlanta Martial Arts Center in Woodstock, Georgia.
There is plenty of parking in front of the academy. One of the first things you will see when driving into the area is the Starbucks located in the same parking lot.
Alan is usually at the location early, so it is fine to come in early, get settled, and prepare before training begins.
Nearby Lodging Options
Hotels Close To The Academy
The following hotels are commonly used by students and instructors traveling to Woodstock for camps, seminars, and training events at Atlanta Martial Arts Center.
Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn, and Comfort Inn & Suites are all within walking distance of the academy. Microtel is a short drive across the highway, but walking is not usually recommended due to the busy road crossing.
Hampton Inn Atlanta/Woodstock
Address: 450 Parkway 575, Woodstock, GA 30188
Phone: (770) 592-2323
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Woodstock
Address: 455 Parkway 575, Woodstock, GA 30188
Phone: (770) 926-4669
Comfort Inn & Suites
Address: 340 Parkway 575, Woodstock, GA 30188
Phone: (770) 517-9650
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodstock/Atlanta North
Address: 305 Molly Lane, Woodstock, GA 30189
Phone: (678) 738-0001
Note: This hotel is just across the highway and behind nearby shops and restaurants. It is usually a better driving option than walking.
Lodging information is provided for convenience only. Please confirm current rates, availability, amenities, cancellation policies, and travel details directly with each hotel before booking.
Airport & Transportation
Flying Into Atlanta For Training
Most students and instructors flying in for camps and seminars will use Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta Martial Arts Center is located north of Atlanta in Woodstock, Georgia. Travel time from the airport commonly averages 45 minutes or more, depending heavily on traffic, time of day, weather, and local events.
Students flying in should plan on renting a car. Woodstock is not directly beside the airport, and having your own transportation will make it much easier to get to the academy, your hotel, meals, and nearby stores during the training weekend.
Food & Supplies Nearby
Coffee, Food, Groceries, And Training Weekend Essentials
The academy is located close to coffee, restaurants, smoothie shops, grocery stores, and basic supplies. Students attending multi-day camps should plan meals, hydration, snacks, and recovery items ahead of time.
Coffee Nearby
Coffee & Quick Stops
- Starbucks: Located in the same parking lot as the academy. You can walk to it directly through the parking lot.
- Caribou Coffee: Located right across the street from the academy.
- Dunkin’: Relatively close to the academy, approximately a five-minute walk.
Restaurants
Meals Close To The Academy
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: Walking distance across the street and adjacent to the academy. One of the best Mexican restaurants in town.
- Chipotle: Located right across the street from the academy.
- Taco Mac: Located in the same parking area as Smoothie King, across 575.
- Chick-fil-A: Approximately a five-minute drive from the academy.
- Whataburger: Approximately a five-minute drive from the academy.
Smoothies & Recovery
All About Health
All About Health is one of the best smoothie places in town and is a regular stop during many training events. If you stop in, tell them Alan sent you.
Smoothie King is also located nearby across 575 for protein shakes and quick nutrition.
Groceries
Groceries, Water, And Snacks
- Publix: Located next to All About Health.
- Kroger: Located right across the street and is one of the best nearby grocery options.
These are good options for water, snacks, electrolytes, meal prep items, and basic supplies for multi-day training events.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy & Essentials
Walgreens is located relatively close to the academy and is useful for basic travel needs, personal items, first aid supplies, and pharmacy items.
Training Tip
Plan Ahead Between Sessions
Camp and seminar schedules can be full. Bring water, snacks, electrolytes, and anything you need for recovery so you are not rushed between training sessions.
Local business information is provided for convenience only. Please confirm hours, menus, availability, and current details directly with each business before visiting.
Local Area
Explore Downtown Woodstock
Downtown Woodstock is one of the coolest places to visit while you are in town for training at the academy.
It is roughly 10 minutes from Atlanta Martial Arts Center, depending on traffic, and offers a growing collection of local shops, restaurants, coffee spots, and places to walk around before or after training.
If you are coming in for a weekend camp or seminar, Downtown Woodstock can be a great place for dinner, coffee, recovery time, or for family members who may be traveling with you.
Event Preparation
What To Bring And How To Prepare
Camps and seminars at the academy are hands-on training events. Please come prepared to move, take notes, stay hydrated, and train at a pace that matches your current fitness level and experience.
Release Forms
Complete Your Release Form
If you have not signed our release form this year, please complete it before training. AMAC and the academy will also have a release form available on site when you arrive.
Academy Classes
Training At The Academy
If you would like to attend classes at the academy while you are in town, contact Iris at the front desk in advance to make arrangements.
Clothing
What To Wear
Everyday clothing such as jeans, tactical pants, and T-shirts is appropriate. Choose clothing that is comfortable to move in and allows you to train in different positions.
Mat-safe shoes are allowed if they are non-marking, cleaned, disinfected, and not worn anywhere off the mats. Soft-soled tennis shoes or wrestling shoes are common. Barefoot training is also perfectly fine.
Training Gear
Helpful Gear
- Focus mitts
- Boxing gloves
- Mouthpiece
- Elbow pads
- Knee pads
This gear can be helpful when training in different environments, such as the parking lot or against a brick wall.
Notes
Bring A Notebook
We will cover a lot of information, especially for instructors. You are welcome to stop and take notes at any time.
Hydration
Bring Water
Make plans to stay hydrated. We will take quick breaks throughout the day, but listen to your body and step off the mat to drink whenever you need to.
Fuel
Bring Snacks
Although we will take a lunch break, you may want extra fuel during the event. Bring snacks or light foods that give you quick energy between sessions.
Pace
Set Your Own Pace
The event will follow a schedule and progress through the training sessions, but you can stop and rest at any time. Train according to your current fitness level and training experience.
If you have questions or need help during the event, please let us know.
Training Weekend Tips
How To Get The Most From Your Time At The Academy
Every event is a little different, but the following notes will help you arrive prepared, train intelligently, and make the most of your time at Atlanta Martial Arts Center.
Arrival
Arrive Early When Possible
Alan is usually on the mat about an hour early. There are no guarantees, but this has been his habit at the academy for many years. If you arrive early, there is a good chance he will already be there.
Food
Eat According To Your Needs
Whether you eat before training is up to you. Everyone is different, and your choice may depend on your body, your schedule, and the type of training event you are attending.
Intensity
Expect The Intensity To Vary
Training intensity depends on the event. A hands-on training camp may be more active. An instructor conference or educational event may be less physically intense and more focused on teaching, structure, and understanding.
Pace
Set Your Own Pace
Always set your own individual pace. There is no need to push yourself beyond what is useful. You are here to gain education, skill, and understanding, not to run yourself into the ground.
Clothing
Bring Extra Clothes
It is a good idea to bring extra clothes to the academy. You never know exactly what kind of activity you may be doing, and it is useful to have something dry to change into if you get wet from training.
Breaks
Expect Adult Education Breaks
Alan usually builds short adult education breaks into the day. These breaks give people time to rest, hydrate, process information, and prepare for the next block of training.
Mat Etiquette
No Street Shoes On The Mat
Street shoes are not allowed on the mat. Mat shoes are acceptable if they are non-marking and used only on the mat. Wrestling shoes, soft-soled training shoes, or clean designated mat shoes are common options.
Recovery
Plan Recovery Around The Event
Dinner and recovery plans will depend on the type of event. Some events are more physically active, while others are more educational. Give yourself enough margin after training to eat, rest, and recover.
Filming
Do Not Film Alan Without Permission
Filming Sifu Alan is strongly prohibited unless he verbally tells you it is allowed. If you want a visual note after learning something, have someone record you and your partner performing the material.
Video Archive
Event Material Is Often Archived
Events at the academy are often recorded, edited, and added to one of the online video archives. Students looking for additional study resources can visit the Online University.
Updates
Check Event Emails Before You Arrive
We usually try to send an email the week of the event with any last-minute updates. Please check your email before traveling so you have the most current event information.
Questions Before You Arrive?
Contact The Academy Before Your Training Weekend
If you have questions about your visit, release forms, academy classes, parking, arrival time, or training details, please contact the academy before you arrive.
If you would like to attend regular academy classes while you are in town, contact Iris at the front desk in advance to make arrangements.
