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ATA - Performance Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Valdosta, Georgia
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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atavaldosta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 229-506-8777
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Myself and my two children have been attending ATA under the instruction of Master Church for the past several years.”
“Classes are small and every student gets one-on-one time with the instructors.”
“This a an amazing place for kids to come and learn self defense!”
“She did her black belt testing today at the age of 8 years old!”
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“This a an amazing place for kids to come and learn self defense!”
What students say
“The instructors Master Church and his son are great with the kids to include teaching leadership and discipline.”
“All that being said, call Master Church and set up a class for you and your family, you will NOT be sorry that you did!”
“I have achieved the rank of Sixth Degree Black Belt and have won 17 World Championship titles.”
“We've enjoyed watching him grown both physically and mentally and we are so thankful Master Church and his staff have had a hand in it along the way!”
“There are not very many ppl who stand behind you and support you to become the best version of yourself with as much integrity, honesty, and discipline as this team.”
From the reviews
My girls have been taking classes here for a couple months now and I couldn’t be happier with our experience. When we first arrived, my oldest cried and refused to step foot on the mat.
I have known Master Mitchell Church for 30 years. I have known many martial arts instructors but Master Church is by far the best! He has dedicated his entire life to the martial arts and to his students. He promotes the essential qualities that truly shape a person's character.
Excellent place to learn discipline, respect and other vital life skills. I cannot say enough positive things about Master Mitchell Church and the rest of his wonderful staff. We have been part of his ATA family for over 8 years and our boys have learned and progressed so much.
Master Church and his team are a great team to have in your corner. There are not very many ppl who stand behind you and support you to become the best version of yourself with as much integrity, honesty, and discipline as this team. Your family could not be in better hands.
New to taekwondo? Start at ATA - Performance Martial Arts Academy
ATA - Performance Martial Arts Academy 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 - Performance Martial Arts Academy
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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