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Ko's ATA Martial Arts - Atoka
4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Atoka, Tennessee
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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 901blackbelt.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 901-837-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Definitely going to stick with it, great way for adults (and kids) to get in shape, and also very rewarding when your hard work and practice pays off.”
“From serious self defense to fun exercises and drills all the instructors are top notch and build a very safe, trusting place.”
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“From serious self defense to fun exercises and drills all the instructors are top notch and build a very safe, trusting place.”
What students say
“Such great instructors who truly care about their students excelling.”
“Master Ko and the rest of the instructors are awesome, and make you feel like family while challenging you at the same time.”
“We are very thankful to have this outlet for our son to get great exercise and discipline.”
“I don't just mean they know their stuff (they do: Senior Master Ko is about to get his 8th degree black belt); I mean the staff care about their students.”
“My son has been attending Ko's ATA for almost 4 months now, and we've seen a tremendous improvement in his motor skills and confidence.”
From the reviews
I have been training with Sr. Master Ko for almost 18 years. I started training under him when his school was located in Millington, TN in 2002. I walked into his school one November day. I used to pass by the school to and from work. I walked in and checked it out.
Started out with just our son taking lessons, then wife and I decided to join in. Master Ko and the rest of the instructors are awesome, and make you feel like family while challenging you at the same time.
Master Ko and his family are awesome! They are so good with the younger kids but also also engaging with older students. Our whole family takes lessons here. Everyone is so nice and there are many different activities, like kid’s night out and holiday parties.
I have much respect for the people here. I got in the Best physical condition of my life here. I love this place. I wish I still lived closer. I'm in Illinois now. It has been 2 years since I had other responsibilities that prevented me from continuing my training but, I'm am ready to get back to work.
New to taekwondo? Start at Ko's ATA Martial Arts - Atoka
Ko's ATA Martial Arts - Atoka 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 Ko's ATA Martial Arts - Atoka
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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