ATA Martial Arts has been headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas since 1977, and presided over by Soon Ho Lee since December 2020. With over 300,000 active members in over 21 countries—800 schools and 120,000 members in the United States alone—it is one of the largest taekwondo organizations in the world.
What style is ATA Martial Arts?
Songahm Taekwondo is the style of martial arts practiced at ATA affiliated schools. In the ATA, the student is compared to a growing pine tree, from a seed (white belt) to a massive tree (black belt). This system of teaching and training is unique in the martial arts community.
Is ATA Taekwondo good for self-defense?
ATA Martial Arts is a great martial art form for self-defense, as it does not require the use of any weapons. You use your bare hands and feet to protect yourself and during surprise attacks, this is usually the only way for you to defend yourself.20 Mar 2014
What style of Taekwondo is ATA?
Songahm Taekwondo
How long does it take to get a black belt in ATA Taekwondo?
Tae Kwon Do (3-5 Years) Black belts in Tae Kwon Do are achieved in degrees, with the practitioner able to earn the first-degree black belt within three to five years. Some schools stipulate a minimum of four to five years of training before a student can earn a black belt, while others do not.
How much is ATA monthly?
Enrolling at ATA Excellence Martial Arts After students have tried out our program they are invited to our regular program which starts with a down payment and then monthly tuition of $95.2 Oct 2020
What is the price of martial arts?
Prices for classes at a part-time martial arts school are usually a bit lower than the national average, ranging from $75 per month to $150/month. One other consideration for this type of school is membership type.12 Oct 2020
How much does ATA Leadership cost?
The $300 enrollment fee includes: $150 - ATA leadership registration which allows makes it possible for students to compete for a state, national, or world title. Includes big binder workbook of all our training materials. This goes to the ATA.19 Nov 2014
Is Taekwondo effective as a self-defense?
Taekwondo is a highly effective martial art in terms of self-defense, though it isn't the most effective one due to the lack of sufficient grappling and realistic punching work.
Which martial art is best for self-defense?
- #1 BJJ for Self Defense. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ, is great for self-defense because size doesn't matter.
- #2 Muay Thai.
- #3 Filipino Martial Arts.
- #4 Krav Maga.
- #5 for Self Defense MMA.