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Black Belt Club
We offer what we believe is the best martial art in the world. Taekwondo is an exciting and powerful martial art known for its dynamic kicking and hand techniques. Although these martial art techniques are centuries old, our programs are always evolving to keep pace with the rapidly changing world.
We realize that each student possesses different physical abilities. Size and strength vary with each individual. Once you have acquired a strong foundation in the basics, our program will enhance your physical capabilities and maximize your self-defense skills. You will understand exactly what it takes, mentally and physically, to defend yourself or your loved ones should the need ever arise.
At the ATA Black Belt Academy, we are not interested in just teaching self-defense, we are interested in the complete personal development of each student. Individual attention is a feature of each and every class, allowing all students to progress quickly and confidently toward their personal goals. Our instructors take their responsibility seriously as role models for younger students, teaching them the importance of strong character, leadership and good values.
The teaching curriculum at the ATA Black Belt Academy is based on two concepts: "positive mental attitude" and "high goal setting." We feel so positive about this program that we promise to give you and your family the most professional, well supervised and the highest quality classes available in any sport or art.
Adult 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.
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 physical 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. And 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.
Karate for Kids
There are many reasons for kids to become involved in the martial arts. We have developed a program based on traditional Taekwondo for kids called Karate for Kids. The Karate for Kids system is based on a lifetime learning concept in addition to technical skills.
The building blocks for our system are monthly themes such as: 
- Goals
- Friendship
- Perseverance
- Self-Control
- Confidence
- Self-Improvement
- Courtesy
- Self Awareness
- Respect
- Integrity
- Self-Esteem
- Dedication
In addition to monthly themes, our system includes the unique victory patch. Kids are rewarded stickers for every day that they have all "E's" .These stickers are rewarded for outstanding performance in karate class, school, home or at a tournament competition. They earn their first Victory Patch for bringing a buddy to try class with them! After you have earned that patch, you count the stickers you have to earn all the other Victory Patches:
Victory Patches
Blue: Bring a Buddy
Silver: 25 or more stickers
Gold: 50 or more stickers
Blue/Gold 100+ Stars
Tiny Tigers
The Tiny Tiger program was developed specifically for preschool age children ages 3 through 6. This program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, the program is designed to improve children's motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun, and exciting instruction methods available for this age group. This program works in conjunction with the Karate for Kids program, thereby emphasizing the same important monthly themes and value system.
Just like in the Karate for Kids program, Tiny Tigers have their own unique victory patch and "Victory Stars." Stars are earned in the same way as the Karate for Kids program, with slight modifications in recognition of the preschool age of the child. Four different colored victory patches are available to accommodate all the stars that can be earned by a high achieving Tiny Tiger. Except for the logo, the four victory patches are the same as the Karate for Kids patches.
The rank and testing system used by the Tigers is slightly different than that of the Karate for Kids. Tigers can earn eight collectable animal patches to display on the belts as follows: Tiger for orange belt; Cheetah for yellow; Lion for camo; Eagle for green; Phoenix for purple; Dragon for blue; Cobra for brown; Panther for red. All eight patches, as earned, can be displayed on the child's belt.
Upon graduation from the Tiny Tigers program into the "Junior" or "Big Kid" program, Tigers are rewarded by the opportunity to wear the "Big Kids" or "Karate for Kids" patch.
Programs
We offer the best programs for every age and any aptitude.
Tiny Tigers
Our popular Tiny Tigers program teaches your 3-6 year old respect, focus, and self-confidence while having fun. Read more...
Karate for Kids
There are many reasons for kids to become involved in the martial arts through our Karate for Kids program. Read more...
Adult Taekwondo
Our Adult Taekwondo program will lead you towards better fitness, defense, and self discipline. Read more...
Leadership Club
Designed to teach leadership skills to all individuals, regardless of their age or belt rank. Learn more about our Leadership Club
Black Belt Club
Once you have acquired a strong foundation in the basics, our Black Belt Club program will enhance your physical capabilities and maximize your self-defense skills. Learn more...