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Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bloomington, Illinois
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 4–12) — 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 kickwithus.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 309-663-5425
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches have been absolutely nothing but wonderful and patient with my daughter, who at times can be very high energy.”
“My daughter started with the Coffrin's back in 2018 as a tiny tiger.”
“I would 100% recommend this business to anyone looking for martial arts and after school programs for their children or adult classes in a positive environment!”
“The classes are focused on life skills, as well as great self defense skills.”
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“The classes are focused on life skills, as well as great self defense skills.”
What students say
“I am very confident and proud to have my son be able to train under such great instructors!”
“The Coffrins take extra care for every person that walks through that door to make sure they can be the BEST asset to you and your family.”
“We started with taekwondo classes for my kids. Then I started adult classes. The confidence and self defense we're all learning is immeasurable.”
“He did leadership and legacy, competed in tournaments and made it to districts.”
“I started out 8 years ago and I am a 3rd Degree Black Belt, working on earning my 4th Degree before I turn 70, which is only a few years away.”
“Elisha and Corey are such loving and supportive people and have a wonderful staff that reflects their values of kindness, discipline, leadership, self worth, and inner strength.”
From the reviews
My twin sons started martial arts over 2 years ago with Coffrin’s ATA Martial Arts program. They are so disciplined, confident and respectful. The atmosphere is positive and upbeat. The staff are like our second family. We are so proud to be apart of such a great program.
We’ve had the most amazing experience at Coffrin’s ATA Martial Arts! The instructors have been incredible with our 3 year old son who is usually very nervous when trying new things. Our son has had multiple tough moments (getting scared or getting a “boo-boo” during an exercise and crying).
My son took Taekwondo from Mr & Mrs Coffrin many moons ago when the school was in Mattoon, IL. The confidence he gained as he progressed through each belt was immeasurable. Coffrin's taught him many valuable lessons that he, to this day, still carries with him.
My son went through coffrins white belt to first degree black belt. The instructors are some of the best, they always encouraged him, supported him and believed in him even when at times he doubted himself. He did leadership and legacy, competed in tournaments and made it to districts.
New to taekwondo? Start at Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts
Coffrin'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 Coffrin'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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