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Ignite ATA Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ventura, 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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule igniteata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 805-650-5425
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommended whether you're looking for adult classes, private lessons, or family classes for your kids.”
“Highly recommended whether you're looking for adult classes, private lessons, or family classes for your kids.”
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What students say
“Great place to learn how to defend yourself recommend great instructors!”
“The owner Kerry Regano is incredible at what she does from making knowledge and friendly instructors to confident and respectful students using martial arts and life skills.”
“My Son has all the confidence he has and a lot of it has to do with those at the studio.”
“The owner Kerry Regano is incredible at what she does from making knowledge and friendly instructors to confident and respectful students using martial arts and life skills.”
From the reviews
Stephen is the best instructor I've ever had. I've watched him work with all skill levels and age ranges, and he has an exceptional ability to adjust his teaching style and tempo to each student.
Amazing instructors and families. The owner Kerry Regano is incredible at what she does from making knowledge and friendly instructors to confident and respectful students using martial arts and life skills.
Hello my name is william D i was a student here and i got an award for learning the fastest. I had a great time here i got up to a camo belt and stoped because life got busy. The instructors i had were really nice and caring. Great place to learn taekwondo!
Hi Ignite Studio, To be fair - multiple people contribute to the growth of My Son. These listed few just happen to be the constant day to day people My Son interacts with. - Mr. Magness, Mr. Pabustan, Mr. Farr and Mr. Garcia.
New to taekwondo? Start at Ignite ATA Martial Arts
Ignite 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 Ignite 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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