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ATA Martial Arts - Riverdale
4.7 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Little Rock, Arkansas
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 tryata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 501-621-9100
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been going here for the past year and we could not be happier we made the decision for her to join.”
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What students say
“And Sally Up, Sally Down is stuck in my head thanks to Master Van Tonder. 😁 Great school all around!”
“Our first time here while in town attending the ATA Worlds Competition.”
“This is a great place to visit if your into Taekwondo and great for the whole Family.”
“ATA has been excellent for our son who is on the spectrum, has ADHD, and confidence issues.”
“We are fortunate to have guest instructors from international staff of Chief Masters and Grand Masters pop in from time to time from the HQ offices just upstairs!”
“With Licensed ATA Locations around the globe, there are over 950 independently owned and operated licensed facilities.”
From the reviews
My son being in this class/s and working with these instructors has really helped him charge for the better. He loves every class he goes to, and I highly recommend everyone check out these classes! I wish I could give more the five stars more like ten or so thank you so much!
With Licensed ATA Locations around the globe, there are over 950 independently owned and operated licensed facilities. Licensees of the ATA have trained over one million students since ATA’s inception in 1969.
My daughter has been going here for the past year and we could not be happier we made the decision for her to join. She has made wonderful strides in confidence, respect, control over her body, and listening at home.
Our first time here while in town attending the ATA Worlds Competition. It is a beautiful Building with Cool Architectural Features. Taekwondo exhibits on the first floor and Grand Master Pictures hanging on the Great wall. Awesome exhibits with pictures and cool pieces on display.
New to taekwondo? Start at ATA Martial Arts - Riverdale
ATA Martial Arts - Riverdale 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 - Riverdale
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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