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Intensity Martial Arts - Southaven ATA
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Southaven, Mississippi
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 intensitysouthaven.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 662-890-4500
Hours
| Monday | 2–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 2–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Intensity Martial Arts has been a transformative experience for my daughter, significantly boosting her confidence and helping her develop strong leadership skills.”
Other martial arts here
“It’s been a great experience watching my kids learn different techniques about karate.”
What students say
“I highly recommend Intensity Martial Arts to anyone looking to train in taekwondo; as it offers a supportive, structured, and inspiring environment for students of all ages.”
“As a local realtor and parent, I'm always on the lookout for quality programs and activities that add value to our community-and Intensity Martial Arts-Southaven ATA, led by MR.”
“The kids are not only learning martial arts techniques but also building lifelong skills like confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“Intensity Martial Arts has been a transformative experience for my daughter, significantly boosting her confidence and helping her develop strong leadership skills.”
“The instructors—Master Bowers, Xander, Lily, and Izzy—have each played a huge role in encouraging and inspiring her, offering guidance and support that have made a lasting impact.”
“Intensity Martial Arts has been a transformative experience for my daughter, significantly boosting her confidence and helping her develop strong leadership skills.”
From the reviews
The staff is awesome! Master Bowers and Master Rosa are very talented instructors as we as Mr. Ricardo . They are always willing to help any way they can. . My child enjoys being a part of the team. Best decision for my kids by joining them at ATA.
My son is on his 9th visit here. It is an amazing place with amazing staff. My son is autistic and adhd, and I have already seen a difference in his confidence levels! I am excited for him to move up and take part in so many other parts of his training.
As a local realtor and parent, I'm always on the lookout for quality programs and activities that add value to our community-and Intensity Martial Arts-Southaven ATA, led by MR. Bowers, and staff is one of those rare finds.
This is the best decision we have made for our kids! The discipline, morals, and life safety tips are just a few of our favorite characteristics of this program! The instructors are amazing with kids and the environment feels very family oriented. We are glad to say we are in this for the long haul.
New to taekwondo? Start at Intensity Martial Arts - Southaven ATA
Intensity Martial Arts - Southaven ATA 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 Intensity Martial Arts - Southaven ATA
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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