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Lee's ATA Martial Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Buckeye, Arizona
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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule leesata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 623-474-5804
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been coming here for a few months and Ive seen a huge improvement in the way he carries himself and especially his confidence.”
“My two daughters and nephew have been going here for several months in the tiny tigers and tiger elite classes.”
“My daughter often receives one-on-one attention while in a class full of kids, this is how talented the instructor here is!”
“I enrolled my oldest in classes almost three years ago and he will be testing for his Black Belt soon.”
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What students say
“Every class has been great, the instructor Mr. Delgato is very knowledgeable and patient.”
“Welcoming clean facility, great schedule with an array of classes and times to fit everyone’s schedule, and not to mention an amazing team running the place.”
“Welcoming clean facility, great schedule with an array of classes and times to fit everyone’s schedule, and not to mention an amazing team running the place.”
“Besides learning techniques on how to defend themselves if trouble arises, they have learned very important life skills.”
“Delgado is fantastic at making these kids feel confident in their abilities, and my son just absolutely LOVES him.”
“She loves going to Lee's ATA Martial Arts Academy more than any other class we tried to get her excited about (dance, music, etc).”
From the reviews
Great place for children to learn discipline, respect, build self-esteem and confidence while having fun. For my 4 year old she gets a choice of attending 4 classes a week, which average 20 classes a month for the price of $100. Mr.
My son has been coming here for a few months and Ive seen a huge improvement in the way he carries himself and especially his confidence. Mr Delgado and Ms Clark are just great with kids. Their patience and ability to work with different learning levels makes the class fun and educational for all.
My son has been going here since February/March 2020. When he started he wasn't the best at staying focused. You'd often find him dancing on the mat, but now he's done a complete 180. He sits like a master. He pays close attention to instruction, and he LOVES everything about it.
My daughter often receives one-on-one attention while in a class full of kids, this is how talented the instructor here is! Not only do I appreciate his level of knowledge and care for teaching them how to learn, my daughter and I love how excited and fun he can be as well, making these classes a hit for my little one!
New to taekwondo? Start at Lee's ATA Martial Arts
Lee's ATA 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 Lee's 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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