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ATA Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ormond Beach, Florida
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 4–13) — 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atamartialartsdaytonabeach.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 386-676-0507
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I are both second degree black belts now, and we continue to learn new things everyday.”
“This school focuses on teaching taekwondo and trains in various forms of self defense.”
“You don’t just pay to get progress, like other schools in the nation, here you earn your belts with your hard training and your personal hard work!”
Other martial arts here
“This school focuses on teaching taekwondo and trains in various forms of self defense.”
What students say
“The excellent instructors at this school offer valuable martial arts training for all ages in a family friendly environment that encourages fitness and personal growth.”
“The excellent instructors at this school offer valuable martial arts training for all ages in a family friendly environment that encourages fitness and personal growth.”
“The excellent instructors at this school offer valuable martial arts training for all ages in a family friendly environment that encourages fitness and personal growth.”
“My kids love going! (7yr & 4yr)... And they love hearing us echo the instructors lessons at home.”
“and the program can be used as a trifecta between school, home & ATA to encourage kids to continue making the right choices in the face of difficult decisions.”
“The instructors and leadership of this gym teach incredible discipline, good attitude, and the significance of consistent and diligent hard work at an age appropriate level.”
From the reviews
I cannot say enough about the impact that ATA Martial Arts in Ormond Beach has had on my 13 year old son over the past three years. To quote my son, “tae kwon do changed my life.
I have started to study Taekwondo from ATA for about 8 months and I love it. The teachers are very patient and take their time explaining everything. Fantastic school for all ages! Joe Phoenix
I love everything about this program and the professionals that run it. Yes they teach Martial Arts, but they teach the kids So. Much. More. Discipline, respect, positive attitude, responsibility, commitment etc etc etc. Every class is used as an opportunity to instill values that will lead to successful adults...
I was referred to ATA Ormond by someone that has been involved with martial arts in Volusia County for over 30 years. ATA did not disappoint! My son has learned so much in the past couple years here on his journey to black belt. He has learned discipline and how to be more responsible, on and off the mats.
New to taekwondo? Start at ATA Martial Arts
ATA Martial Arts 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
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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