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Thrive ATA Martial Arts - Windsor
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Windsor, 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
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–12) — 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 thriveata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 970-674-0321
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started at Thrive when he was 4yo, and now he is 5yo and I don't picture him wanting to stop Tae Kwon Do any time soon!”
“"Tiny Tigers" class is one of the cutest things you've ever seen!”
“I enrolled my kids to be active, build confidence and gain self defense skills.”
Other martial arts here
“Not only is she learning karate, but she is learning life skills, respect, and discipline.”
“I enrolled my kids to be active, build confidence and gain self defense skills.”
What students say
“Master O is so amazing with the kids, patient but firm and holds them accountable despite their age and high energies.”
“The staff is extremely welcoming and supportive of the kiddos in the Tiger classes.”
“It is a fantastic place for the whole family to participate, including adults who have never done anything like this before!”
“My son started at Thrive when he was 4yo, and now he is 5yo and I don't picture him wanting to stop Tae Kwon Do any time soon!”
“Master O is so amazing with the kids, patient but firm and holds them accountable despite their age and high energies.”
“With their amazing staff my speech delayed kiddo has learned more than basics of martial arts but also confidence, respect, listening skills, and communication.”
From the reviews
Thrive is a blast to go to! The instructors are very talented and have a great approach to teaching Taekwondo. Five members of our family, ranging in age from 5 to 50, became members, and we all love it.
My son started at Thrive when he was 4yo, and now he is 5yo and I don't picture him wanting to stop Tae Kwon Do any time soon! He wishes every day was a Tae Kwon Do class day, and practices his moves daily at home. As a parent, I love SO many things about Thrive!
My kids have been attending Thrive for 5 months now. The staff is extremely welcoming and supportive of the kiddos in the Tiger classes. They hold them accountable but make class fun. My kids look forward to going every week. They have learned so much with hands-on skills, safety, respect, and self-esteem.
My son has been going for a few months and just got his first belt in the Tiger class. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the entire staff! Master O is so amazing with the kids, patient but firm and holds them accountable despite their age and high energies.
New to taekwondo? Start at Thrive ATA Martial Arts - Windsor
Thrive ATA Martial Arts - Windsor 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 Thrive ATA Martial Arts - Windsor
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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