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ATA Martial Arts Lakewood
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lakewood, Colorado
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 (ages 3–12) — 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 atataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 303-985-1815
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:15 am–12:15 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son, who is a black belt, has had to be the mature kid and walk away from an aggressive situation without hurting anyone.”
“They are also a competitive gym with group demo teams and frequent tournaments, allowing kids tons of opportunities to earn medals and titles.”
“We have searched for many different studios for our family to learn self defense, karate, taekwondo and lakewood, Denver Colorado.”
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“We have searched for many different studios for our family to learn self defense, karate, taekwondo and lakewood, Denver Colorado.”
“We have searched for many different studios for our family to learn self defense, karate, taekwondo and lakewood, Denver Colorado.”
What students say
“Master Black brings amazing energy and passion for her students to succeed, her instructors are amazing and bring the same energy too.”
“Our 10 year old has been in the Tae Kwon Do classes for a year now and all we see is benefits of his first class education in Martial Arts.”
“Recently my husband and I joined the school too and now together as a family we enjoy exercise and fun and learning something new.”
“It is by far the best studio to learn self defense, karate, taekwondo, boxing fighting techniques, self-discipline.”
“Your children will benefit by learning respect , self discipline, and self control.”
“They are also a competitive gym with group demo teams and frequent tournaments, allowing kids tons of opportunities to earn medals and titles.”
From the reviews
2 Maters= over 50+ years of dedicated training.. You can find 2 Masters, here, ready to teach you self confidence to face this big and ever growing city!! It has been years now that I have had ATA Martial Arts Lakewood Training. To this day, I walk through any part of the Denver Metro with confidence and no fear.
Such an amazing school! I have been a student of Master Blacks ATA school since the end of 2021. I could not think of a better martial arts environment. Not only is the school extremely community-oriented, but the Taekwondo curriculum is outstanding.
Absolutely amazing place! Wonderful with kids. Master Black and the other instructors are always kind and welcoming. It feels like you're with family as soon as you walk in the door. I enrolled my 5yr old son in their Tigers class and I could feel the difference in him after the very first class.
The moment you meet Master Corina Black, it is easy to see why she has been teaching for 27 years. Her passion for her students is evident in all she does for her school. Our 10 year old has been in the Tae Kwon Do classes for a year now and all we see is benefits of his first class education in Martial Arts.
New to taekwondo? Start at ATA Martial Arts Lakewood
ATA Martial Arts Lakewood comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 ATA Martial Arts Lakewood
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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