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Generation Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chandler, Arizona
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 — 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 generationmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-356-0791
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Even more important to my family is the high level of compassion and understanding for children from the entire team of instructors at Lee's ATA Chandler.”
“My daughter has been in Tiny Tiger classes for 14 months - half of which she has also been in ATA’s leadership program.”
“However, what is not is common is to see a large adult class, many high level black belts, and many who place high in regional, state, national, and world competitions.”
“It not only teaches but helps my son stay active while learning self defense.”
“There are many graduations, tournaments, activities (ninja nights, pajama days, work out with parents, etc.”
Other martial arts here
“We drive past a dozen others to attend because it is so much more than a karate studio, it is a life coaching experience.”
“It not only teaches but helps my son stay active while learning self defense.”
What students say
“Garcia are excellent instructors and although they command respect, as they should, they also make everything about the school warm, inviting, and fun!”
“Even more important to my family is the high level of compassion and understanding for children from the entire team of instructors at Lee's ATA Chandler.”
“Felix and her team have been so welcoming, encouraging and patient with myself and my daughter. I love how they honor and teach values, confidence and discipline.”
“However, what is not is common is to see a large adult class, many high level black belts, and many who place high in regional, state, national, and world competitions.”
“Even more important to my family is the high level of compassion and understanding for children from the entire team of instructors at Lee's ATA Chandler.”
“It is a community of people who are dedicated to fitness, self discipline, integrity, each other, and personal growth through the leadership of the Garcias.”
From the reviews
High standards, kindness, community, constant striving for a better self, never giving up on anyone. This Taekwondo dojang has my highest recommendation. Lees ATA Chandler is more than just a place to take excellent taekwondo classes.
My son has loved his entire experience at Lee’s ATA Chandler! We’ve been going for a year and a half and the confidence it has given my son has been tremendous. There is such a supportive community within the school and my child has a positive relationship with every single instructor.
My daughter joined the ATA association when she was 3, and at the time we went to the school closest to us, which was NOT this location in Chandler. Over time we noticed a decline in the standards of organization, overall instruction quality, and customer services. I had nearly given up on the entire ATA Association.
I want to take the time to acknowledge everyone at ATA for the amazing work that they do with our children. My daughter has been in Tiny Tiger classes for 14 months - half of which she has also been in ATA’s leadership program.
New to taekwondo? Start at Generation Martial Arts
Generation 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 Generation 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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