Teens from age 13 enter this program. Some students come to us physically fit, while some do not. Many enter the ATA program with limited flexibility. We train our students to the best of their ability. We work with all students, and challenge them with a program modified based on their abilities. Many accomplished or successful athletes have joined the ATA to complement their sports training and give them the “edge” on their competition!

Adults start at any age. Some adults join the ATA as late as age 65, and have still earned their black belts. As a student, you are looked upon as an individual, never compared to anyone else. Our instructors will be there every step of the way. All that is expected of you is a willingness to work and improve to the best of your own ability.


Here are some benefits you can expect from training in Taekwondo:

Fitness - The principals of Taekwondo techniques are based on the design of your body. For power you develop the larger, powerful muscles of the torso. The speed of the techniques comes from the fast, agile muscles of the arms and legs. As you progress in Taekwondo you will learn to coordinate this speed and power, and develop a concentration to focus all of your body's strength into a small, hard striking surface like the edge of the hand or the heel of the foot.  Many students also experience weight-loss, lower stress levels, increased energy, and greater flexibility.

Self-defense - When the speed and power developed through Taekwondo is used in a self-defense situation against the soft vulnerable parts of an attacker's body, the result can be incredible. Taekwondo allows a woman to emphasize many of her natural physicals strengths, such as power in the legs while learning a method of self-defense efficient against a much larger opponent. Knowing you can defend yourself, your confidence will grow. Confidence alone is usually enough to deter potential attackers.

Self-confidence - This does not come naturally for many people, but self-confidence can be developed over a period of time. Through Taekwondo, as you accomplish new goals, your confidence level increases. Taekwondo instills a sense of discipline and self-confidence that can carry over to all aspects of your life.