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Anderson's ATA Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in North Liberty, Iowa
Part of ATA Martial Arts
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 — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule andersonatataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 319-331-1910
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:45–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:45–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:45–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:45–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started as a tiny-tiger and has been with Master Anderson and broader Anderson's ATA family for over 5yrs.”
“We see kids grow and change and become responsible, hardworking teens and adults.”
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What students say
“My sample-size of Taekwondo gyms and instructors is quite small, because when we met with Master Anderson we found a great fit.”
“The family and friends that my family have gained for the many years we have been in the program, are life changing!”
“My sample-size of Taekwondo gyms and instructors is quite small, because when we met with Master Anderson we found a great fit.”
“Master (almost Senior Master 😉) is wonderful to learn from, fun to work with and very focused on his students.”
From the reviews
My family have been students of Master Anderson for over 5 years. My wife, Jennie, and I are black belts. Our sons are getting close. All of the instructors are awesome! It doesn't matter your age or skill level. Their communication is stellar.
Our whole family has been students of Anderson ATA for almost 5 years. We started through the ATA club at Coralville rec, but we also have gone up to the main location in North Liberty many times. Master Anderson is an outstanding teacher as are the other instructors.
I studied Taekwondo under Master Anderson many years ago, and I am so very pleased that my children are now learning life skills such as patience, discipline, work ethic, and self control through his martial arts school.
We have been with Anderson’s for years. My son and I started as white belts years ago and are now both third degree black belts. TKD isn’t just for kids, but for people of all ages. Anderson’s is like a family, everyone cares for each other and helps everyone succeed.
New to taekwondo? Start at Anderson's ATA Taekwondo
Anderson's ATA Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Anderson's ATA Taekwondo
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.
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