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ATA Action Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Hoover, Alabama
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
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — 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 ataaction.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 205-988-4200
Hours
| Monday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are closer martial arts classes closer to my home and my daughter's school, but this place is too good for me to go anywhere else.”
“We love that they get to learn self-defense and are expected to exercise discipline and show respect to everyone around them.”
Other martial arts here
“I have just started Jiu Jitsu classes this week.”
“We love that they get to learn self-defense and are expected to exercise discipline and show respect to everyone around them.”
What students say
“Such amazing instructors!”
“She trusts the instructors there to help her in tough times, and because of this, we all feel like this dojang is an important part of our family life.”
“My two grandchildren love their classes, as does their mom, who also takes.”
“Highly recommend any and all my friends to try Ata and come to Action Martial arts!”
“We love that they get to learn self-defense and are expected to exercise discipline and show respect to everyone around them.”
From the reviews
Hands down the absolute best! Super nice and professional, they teach the kids so much respect and discipline along with life skills and attitudes. They are patient and always willing to help. Such amazing instructors! We love Ms. Ordat, Ms. Hannah, and Mr. Atkins, Ms. Holly, and Master White!
My 3 children and I study taekwondo here. The instructors are amazing, and it's terrific exercise! I've lost 30+ lbs just by maintaining my diet and going to class five times a week. Not to mention how much my children's confidence has skyrocketed! Highly recommended.
Highly Recommend ATA! My son is not interested in sports but we wanted him to participate in some kind of extra curricular activity. We signed up for trial classes and he has grown so much in discipline and confidence.
My five boys have been taking classes here since January and they absolutely love it. I love having something they can all do together and enjoy so much. They focus on working hard and developing good character and habits, not just for Taekwondo but in all areas of life. I have just started Jiu Jitsu classes this week.
Your first taekwondo class at ATA Action Martial Arts
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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