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Horizon ATA Martial Arts - Sheffield Village
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Sheffield, Ohio
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule horizonata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (440) 471-4645
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–7 PM |
| Thursday | 2–6 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The class is structured, each child is given time to participate and demonstrate what they’re learning, no matter how much kids are in class.”
Other martial arts here
“My 5 year old grandaughter loves this Karate Class.”
What students say
“I highly recommend Horizon ATA Martial Arts to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and fun environment for their children.”
“This school has not only improved my son’s balance and strength, but his confidence as well.”
“We absolutely love Horizon ATA Martial Arts!”
“This school has not only improved my son’s balance and strength, but his confidence as well.”
From the reviews
This school has not only improved my son’s balance and strength, but his confidence as well. The instructors are excellent with the kids.
We absolutely love Horizon ATA Martial Arts! Both my son and daughter attend classes here, and it has been an amazing experience for us. The instructors are always caring, kind, and patient with the kids. They take the time to encourage every child and make them feel welcome and confident.
My toddler is currently trialing here, and we’ve had such a positive experience so far. Brad and Chad are both amazing— patient, welcoming and encouraging! Love how they seem to know each child by name like they seem to really care.
My 5 year old grandaughter loves this Karate Class. I appreciate the growth I've seen in her in just 3.5 mos with listening, and trying to stay focus( just to name one bonuses about this place). I commend these instructors patience with these young short attention span children🥰.
New to taekwondo? Start at Horizon ATA Martial Arts - Sheffield Village
Horizon ATA Martial Arts - Sheffield Village 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 Horizon ATA Martial Arts - Sheffield Village
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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