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Ali’s Martial Arts ATA

5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Creve Coeur, Missouri

Part of ATA Martial Arts

Taekwondo school ATA Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

Style / system: ATA / Songahm — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →

Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule alimartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 314-550-8748

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11:30 am
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Ali’s Martial Arts ATA, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 31 mentions

“My daughter recently earned her black belt through Ali’s Martial Arts, and looking back, enrolling her here was one of the best decisions we’ve made.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Ali’s Martial Arts ATA — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“My child has had an amazing experience at this karate school!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 59 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“The instructors are welcoming, supportive, and create a positive learning environment where kids feel comfortable and confident.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 28 mentions

“The Ali family is SO dedicated and passionate about the practice of martial arts, and it is really shows in the way this place is run.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter loved the place the first time she jumped onto the mat.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“They never lost their love for the training and went on to compete nationally.”

certified & recognized school 10 mentions

“Ali's ATA is built with love and is a place where people from all walks of life are welcome to come and learn the disciple of martial arts from some of the best trainers!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 24 mentions

“He has a great way of balancing discipline, encouragement, and fun, which keeps kids motivated while teaching them responsibility, respect, and confidence.”

From the reviews

My family has been with Mr. Ali since before covid, and throughout the pandemic my 3 daughters continued training online. His manners make you feel like the instruction is from your second family. He is very respectful and super encouraging. They never lost their love for the training and went on to compete nationally.

★★★★★ — Charl, Feb 2024

Ali’s martial art is a family owned ATA school around our neighborhood. My daughter loved the place the first time she jumped onto the mat. The instructor and family really treat us as one of their family. They are very nice to students and their families and of course very professional in teaching Taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Hongwei, Aug 2025

Be prepared to bring focus and energy to every class! The instructors are exceptional with the students, always showing patience to help them rise to every challenge.

★★★★★ — S., Sep 2025

I signed up all 3 of my boys! Each of them with different needs, and the Ali's Martial Arts team in just a month helped them show some improvements little by little.

★★★★★ — Virginia, Feb 2025

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Your first taekwondo class at Ali’s Martial Arts ATA

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Ali’s Martial Arts ATA

11615 Olive Blvd C, Creve Coeur, MO63141

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