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Saddle Rock ATA
4.8 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Centennial, Colorado
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 6–13) — 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule saddlerockata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (303) 766-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child’s progress has been remarkable thanks to Saddle Rock ATA’s supportive environment, clear instructions, and consistent focus on technique and personal growth.”
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What students say
“the instructors were friendly, kind, and gave great instructions.”
“My child’s progress has been remarkable thanks to Saddle Rock ATA’s supportive environment, clear instructions, and consistent focus on technique and personal growth.”
“We originally had my daughter join this gym to help build up her confidence and help with anxiety and it WORKED.”
“My child’s progress has been remarkable thanks to Saddle Rock ATA’s supportive environment, clear instructions, and consistent focus on technique and personal growth.”
“My child’s progress has been remarkable thanks to Saddle Rock ATA’s supportive environment, clear instructions, and consistent focus on technique and personal growth.”
From the reviews
We originally had my daughter join this gym to help build up her confidence and help with anxiety and it WORKED. She has grown so much going to this gym that I decided I wanted to be a part of her journey and join too!
I started with my oldest daughter almost 6 years ago and then my youngest joined us. We love this school!! Everybody is very friendly, the instructors make you feel welcome and their little kids program is wonderful. Now both my daughters are black belts and we are excited to continue our martial arts journey.
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Saddle Rock ATA. The instructors are awesome! Our son has been attending for over two years , and the social and emotional growth he's had has been amazing!
The best academy! Teachers are very professional, especially Mrs. Cross, she is EXCELLENT with the kids, teaching defense and discipline.
New to taekwondo? Start at Saddle Rock ATA
Saddle Rock ATA comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Saddle Rock ATA
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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