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Church's ATA Martial Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Diego, California
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 (ages 3–18) — 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 churchsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 858-720-8531
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Parents and their children are often in the same class, everyone is having a great time safely, all the while learning very important life long skills.”
“If you are looking to learn a new skill, self defense, physical activity and want to stay fit, you get it all.”
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“If you are looking to learn a new skill, self defense, physical activity and want to stay fit, you get it all.”
What students say
“The best school with the best instructors !”
“This family oriented ATA Taekwondo school is one of the very top schools in the country and the instruction just doesn't get any better.”
“Go to any Taekwondo tournament in the region and you're sure to see Master Church's in the top 3 for nearly every event.”
“This family oriented ATA Taekwondo school is one of the very top schools in the country and the instruction just doesn't get any better.”
“They are committed toward the growth of each student and everyone treats each other with the upmost respect.”
From the reviews
The best school with the best instructors ! Our child had developed a hard working attitude because of the fantastic leadership and support of the instructors and other students. They are committed toward the growth of each student and everyone treats each other with the upmost respect.
I feel extremely fortunate to have found Church's Martial Arts. This family oriented ATA Taekwondo school is one of the very top schools in the country and the instruction just doesn't get any better.
Great, friendly staff. Martial arts instruction of the highest quality. Go to any Taekwondo tournament in the region and you're sure to see Master Church's in the top 3 for nearly every event.
It is an awesome place to learn, and feels like I'm with family in the cool atmosphere, the instructors are really awesome.
New to taekwondo? Start at Church's ATA Martial Arts
Church's 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 Church's 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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