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Mathis ATA Martial Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in North Richland Hills, Texas
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 (ages 4–13) — 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 mathisata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 330-9103
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughters have been attending since May of last year and we've seen there confidence and self discipline soar since we've had them in this program.”
“Her ability to get a group of 4-8 year old kids (little dragons) to focus and excel with each new move they learn, is amazing in itself.”
“She's also respectful and kind as she challenges the teens and adults.”
“Next week after only 3 months she will be testing for her Camo belt and will be going into the leadership program!”
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What students say
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mathis Martial Arts is an outstanding school with incredible instructors and a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mathis Martial Arts is an outstanding school with incredible instructors and a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mathis Martial Arts is an outstanding school with incredible instructors and a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere.”
“Her attention to detail and technique is impressively precise and if you would like the ultimate martial arts experience, I highly recommend her studio.”
“For my son it has brought him out of his shell and made both my kids more confident.”
“Safar, is a two time World Champion and teaches with integrity and passion.”
From the reviews
I am so impressed with this martial arts school! The Chief Instructor & owner, Mrs. Safar, is a two time World Champion and teaches with integrity and passion. She's so patient and attentive to the little kiddos. She's also respectful and kind as she challenges the teens and adults. Mrs.
We started attending Visionary Martial Arts around March this year with our 4year old son hoping that it would help him with his listening skills and discipline. We also wanted to give him something fun to do with other kids. This place has gone above and beyond our expectations. Mrs. Safar is amazing!
I enjoy training with this club so much! I've met genuinely dedicated instructors, the training facilities are very well equipped, and overall, everyone embraces respect for one another.
I have known Master Mathis for almost 10 years and she is an amazing instructor. She will help you reach your full potential and push you further than you thought you could before.
New to taekwondo? Start at Mathis ATA Martial Arts
Mathis 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 Mathis 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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