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Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Denham Springs, Louisiana
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 3–13) — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dsatamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 225-665-3301
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 2:45–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had my three children, ages 5, 7, and 11, try karate for 6 months and they all learned valuable lessons, like discipline and sticking to something once you start it.”
“I had my three children, ages 5, 7, and 11, try karate for 6 months and they all learned valuable lessons, like discipline and sticking to something once you start it.”
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“I had my three children, ages 5, 7, and 11, try karate for 6 months and they all learned valuable lessons, like discipline and sticking to something once you start it.”
What students say
“Incredible school, incredible instructors who inspire teamwork, discipline and respect.”
“This school becomes your child’s 2nd family if you put the effort, commitment and support it takes for him/her to succeed in Martial Arts.”
“While building my daughters self confidence and giving her the tools to defend herself she is also bwing challenged mentally and physically.”
“The intructors push the students to perform at their absolute best during testing and tournaments, which is evident by the number of World Champions attending the school.”
“Both of our boys joined in, and when our youngest was struggling with things, Master Dendy spoke to him down on his eye level and asked him what he needed and then listened.”
“I had my three children, ages 5, 7, and 11, try karate for 6 months and they all learned valuable lessons, like discipline and sticking to something once you start it.”
From the reviews
Both of my girls have been a part of the ATA family for 8 years. Both are ranked in the top 10 in the world bc of the instructors leadership. Originally started bc my oldest has sensory issues and walked on her toes till she was 10 years old.
I definitely recommend this place!! Amazing staff and teachers. It’s worth the time to get more confidence and to be more productive.
Since bringing my daughter to this school the experience has been nothing short of excellent. From Sr. Master Dendy and Head Instructor Mr. Ballard, the level of professionalism is unparalleled.
I had my three children, ages 5, 7, and 11, try karate for 6 months and they all learned valuable lessons, like discipline and sticking to something once you start it. My 7 year old is still enjoying the classes and started sparring.
New to taekwondo? Start at Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts
Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Denham Springs 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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