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Southlake ATA Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Southlake, 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 4–18) — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southlakeata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-442-8444
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We’ve been going to classes here for 2 years, my daughter has learned so much that’s applied to all aspects of her life (friendship, discipline, hard work, consistency).”
“After a year of observing her participation, growth, and enjoyment in the program, I did something I never thought I’d do - I enrolled in their adult program!”
“I’m learning valuable self defense techniques, yes, but I’ve also greatly improved my functional mobility and physical confidence.”
Other martial arts here
“Master Boyer and the team of instructors at Karate for Kids are simply world class.”
“I’m learning valuable self defense techniques, yes, but I’ve also greatly improved my functional mobility and physical confidence.”
What students say
“They have a warm, welcoming, family feel to them, while they effectively teach honesty, integrity, discipline, confidence, respect, self control, goals, focus, and more.”
“They have a warm, welcoming, family feel to them, while they effectively teach honesty, integrity, discipline, confidence, respect, self control, goals, focus, and more.”
“As the class progresses, the students pair off to practice these techniques with a partner, with the instructor circulating around the room to offer feedback and corrections.”
“Our son G is becoming more confident and disciplined before our eyes.”
“Today, she gears up and spars with bigger kids and last month was competing and winning medals at the World Championship tournament.”
“As a first-degree black belt and a passionate Taekwondo enthusiast, Southlake ATA has been my second home since 2020.”
From the reviews
As someone who has grown up in and around martial arts, I had some pretty high expectations for where my children would go to train. Master Boyer and the team of instructors at Karate for Kids are simply world class.
We Love Southlake ATA! Our family has been with Southlake ATA for over 5 years now, and we honestly can’t say enough good things about it. Both of our sons train there, and it’s been such a great experience for them — and for us as parents, too! Mr. and Mrs. Reed, who run the school, are fantastic.
As a first-degree black belt and a passionate Taekwondo enthusiast, Southlake ATA has been my second home since 2020. The training here is top-notch, and the instructors, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, are incredibly supportive and knowledgeable.
My kids enjoy the ATA Taekwondo of Southlake… I love the fact that there is a lot of focus on discipline. The class begins with a warm-up, which includes stretching and conditioning exercises to prepare the body for the more demanding aspects of Taekwondo training.
New to taekwondo? Start at Southlake ATA Martial Arts
Southlake 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 Southlake 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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