Lee's ATA Martial Arts

We absolutely love Lee’s ATA Martial Arts! Since Aldo started, we’ve seen such great improvements in his confidence, focus, and discipline. The progress he’s made truly amazes us, and he’s always so proud of himself after class. The staff is incredibly helpful, patient, and super friendly—they genuinely care about the kids and make every class a positive experience. They take the time to encourage each student and make parents feel supported too. We’re so grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a great martial arts program for their child!

Great school for Taekwando, my son really enjoys it and we are looking to do a family membership. Really enjoyable experience!

When my 7-year-old daughter & 5-year-old son started Taekwondo at ATA Laveen I wasn’t sure if they would take a liking to it enough to stick with it. After the first practice, my daughter immediately became obsessed with the moves and weapons. She teaches her friends and shows off her moves every chance she gets. She’s more confident, disciplined & looks forward to every practice. My son was slower to catch on, but even he poses & enjoys showing off. The moves are still difficult for him, but where he excels is in balance, flexibility & strength exercises. They both have drastically improved their focus, and athletic ability/ endurance, and because of the repetitive training have a better sense of their spatial & body awareness. All the instructors are excellent with kids, extremely patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, and quite literally masters of the craft. I’m so happy they found an outlet that challenges them mentally and physically and gives them skills that can easily carry over into their adult lives.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about ATA Martial Arts - Laveen! Enrolling my daughter here has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. From day one, the instructors have been incredibly welcoming, patient, and professional. They foster an environment of respect, discipline, and encouragement that has had a remarkable impact on my daughter. Since joining, her confidence has grown tremendously, and I’ve seen a positive change in her focus and determination both in and out of class. She’s not only learning the art of Taekwondo but also important life values like perseverance, respect, and self-discipline. The classes are well-structured, engaging, and tailored to help each child succeed at their own pace. The sense of community at ATA Martial Arts - Laveen is truly special. It feels like family here —everyone supports one another, and my daughter has made lasting friendships. I highly recommend this academy to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and empowering place for their child to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. Thank you to the entire team at ATA Martial Arts - Laveen for helping my daughter thrive!

This review is long overdue. In August 2021, my husband and I signed our then 5 ½-year-old daughter up to take classes at this location. At the time, we lived in Laveen, and we've since moved to Avondale, and let me tell you, the drive is worth it. Fast forward, my husband and I are now students. I signed up in August 2022; he did in January 2023, and we love it! We also love the friendships we developed with other parents, who are also students. We spend a lot of time there with our children, so why not sign up and be active too?! The instructors are fantastic, and the activities for all age groups are superb. i.e., ninja night, Thanksgiving workout, spirit week, Mother and Father's Day workout, to name a few. Master Martínez gives insightful and thoughtful life lessons to consider at the end of class as we cool down. Mr. Martínez is very helpful and calm; he is detailed in his teachings. Mr. Kong-Sivert and Master Wilcox are awesome instructors; the kids love their energy. Mrs. Olivas, makes sure parents know about upcoming events and constantly remind the kids/teens to thank their parents. She acknowledges parents' hard work and dedication to our children and the school. As she says, Taekwondo is a journey, and we as parents are on that journey with our children by being at every practice, every tournament, every graduation, etc. The appreciation and recognition for parents from staff and instructors is top-tier! Overall, this school has lovely staff, instructors, and a good community of parents. Our daughter is now 7 ½ years old and has come a long way in her training. She wants to be both a veterinarian and a Taekwondo instructor someday. She is now a red belt, and we look forward to the day she's earned her black belt.