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Melissa ATA Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Melissa, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule melissaata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 214-856-3022
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been enrolled since they opened the doors here in Melissa, and we enjoy seeing our child progress through the stages and belt levels with Mr Rich.”
“We signed up three kiddos, and I was able to join the adults class for free.”
“This is a place where your child will learn discipline, respect, and self-defense.”
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“This is a place where your child will learn discipline, respect, and self-defense.”
What students say
“They are confident when working with students of all levels and capabilities, as well as so helpful should a child have any challenges to overcome in the sport.”
“Great staff, great prices, and fun for the family when they are in town visiting.”
“We transferred from a different school, and the increase in my son’s confidence and skill has been dramatic, and in a very short time.”
“Cannot recommend Elevate ATA in Melissa enough!”
“We transferred from a different school, and the increase in my son’s confidence and skill has been dramatic, and in a very short time.”
From the reviews
ATA is amazing! My daughter had a great first day and we look to making ATA our home. Mr. Rich is great and really pushes confidence, respect and responsibility.
First belt ceremony this Saturday. My son is super excited! ATA is awesome for kids
We have been going here for a year now and are so happy. Mr Rich and the staff are amazing. Both Mr Rich and Mr Mitchell take their time with each child and class, never letting a child get behind regardless of their skill level. My child loves it and has so much fun.
This is our first time doing martial arts, and we love it. Super friendly instructors and staff. They have (for now) a $29, 2 week trial to make sure you and your kids are comfortable with the instruction. One thing I love for the kids is that they start with a theme like "communication" or "respect".
New to taekwondo? Start at Melissa ATA Martial Arts
Melissa 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 Melissa 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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