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Lee's ATA Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Phoenix, 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
- 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 +1 602-485-5425
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending Lee's ATA martial arts for a few months now, and she has already made leaps and bounds in her physical agility, balance, and coordination.”
“The tiny tigers program is perfect for kids ages 3-6.”
“I originally joined to improve fitness and learn practical self-defense, but it quickly became something much more valuable.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter wanted to try karate and martial arts and she has loved it.”
“I originally joined to improve fitness and learn practical self-defense, but it quickly became something much more valuable.”
What students say
“The instructors are knowledgeable and dedicated, the environment is extremely welcoming and family-friendly.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable and dedicated, the environment is extremely welcoming and family-friendly.”
“The instructors do an amazing job and I love being able to watch my child grow in confidence, skill and as a leader as he advances through the program.”
“My daughter has been attending Lee's ATA martial arts for a few months now, and she has already made leaps and bounds in her physical agility, balance, and coordination.”
“If you’re an adult thinking about starting, it’s worth it.”
“Excellent place for learning martial arts… and more importantly the instructors (special call out to master Landgren)are making the kids to be more disciplined.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been here for a year now and really enjoys it. She has made friends in class. She has gotten stronger and has less of a problem with the shortness of breath that she used to have. I also like that they teach good characteristics.
My son has been going here for a little over 6 months and it has been amazing for him! He struggles with focus and is very high energy, and he just THRIVES here. He would go every day if he could. Not only have we seen improvements at home, but at school as well.
We are incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to come to Lee's ATA Martial Arts and are so sad that it is cut short due to a move to Tucson. The instructors are consistent, respectful and kind. What they teach kids is beyond physical movement of the body.
This school is definitely wonderful for people of all ages and All abilities. I would encourage anyone interested in learning about the art of Taekwondo, improving on what they already know, or even just starting out, to come and train with this school. They are exceptional at meeting individual students unique needs.
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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