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Lee's ATA Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Scottsdale, 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 (480) 528-4906
Hours
| Monday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have been with Lees ATA for the last year and my son has flourished, created excellent friendships and has learned so much from his instructors.”
“ATA also hosts fun events like class in the park, school hikes, camping trips, self defense classes, tournaments and they even host fun ninja nights so the parents get a night out!”
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“Instructor's have been very patient and accommodating to get my daughter comfortable and enjoy karate.”
“ATA also hosts fun events like class in the park, school hikes, camping trips, self defense classes, tournaments and they even host fun ninja nights so the parents get a night out!”
What students say
“Instructor's have been very patient and accommodating to get my daughter comfortable and enjoy karate.”
“The instructors are very kid friendly, first martial arts class my daughter didn't want to quit after 2 classes.”
“I’m already seeing a difference in our son, better manners, focus and improved listening.”
“ATA also hosts fun events like class in the park, school hikes, camping trips, self defense classes, tournaments and they even host fun ninja nights so the parents get a night out!”
“Not to mention, she already knew her ABC's, she can spell the words, she can count, and she also knows colors and shapes before she started ATA which she learned from home.”
“We’ve had our son in class for almost a year, it is amazing how much confidence and discipline he’s learned while staying active.”
From the reviews
Great place to start a 3 year old to be taught the ability to listen and follow instructions. Teachers are great and very patient considering that she is the youngest in the class. I like how my 3 year old daughter turned out to listen more, focus more and started to learn respect and discipline.
Lee's is a school for making World Champions starting from the ground up. They push and motivate you by building confidence in yourself and your ability. Its not just a martial arts studio its a lifestyle practice in self discipline, humbleness, and muscle memory. They welcome all ages!
Lee’s ATA Martial Arts has been a game-changer for our 10-year-old daughter. After trying multiple sports with little success, she finally found her passion here and has been attending classes five times a week for the past two years. The instructors are truly amazing—patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive.
We are so happy we found our ATA family! The classes are structured in a way where each child’s ability is properly matched yet they are challenged to improve and grow.
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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