Martial Arts Schools near Bridgeton

“My son has been going to ATA for over a year now and when he first started he was the a little shy guy. After being in ATA his self-confidence has grown, and he doesn’t feel so intimidated by other kids whom are taller and older than him. He has been taking their leadership classes and now he is an excellent example of being a leader to his friends in school and on the mat! The creative and extreme classes are excellent, and mostly a lot of one on one training. Master Cather and her staff let the students create their own routines and help them master that routine, so they can take pride and ownership of something they have created. My son really takes pride in his martial art skills and encourages everyone to be nicer, a leader and not a follower, and to be more self-confident. I can’t thank Master Cather and all her staff for helping him out of his shell. He is no longer my little shy guy!“

“If you’re looking for a place that is SAFE and also CARES about the PARENTS THIS IS IT!

My 4 year old son is on his third class now and as expected he loves it and I LOVE IT EVEN MORE.
I love how his behavior and listening skills is better with THIS than soccer. The fact that the teachers report to me that he’s actually not how I DESCRIBED his behavior to be almost brought tears to my eyes! Some athletic programs push misbehaved kids aside onto their parents, but THEY DON’T!

They make it their business for ME to NOT feel the need to step in because they care about us parents getting a break AND they can be TRUSTED to redirect children’s behavior! They make it an OPTION for this time to be “ME TIME”, so if I decide NOT to stay for class I don’t have to. Most importantly I’m grateful that I have PEACE knowing my son is SAFE when I am absent!“

“Excellent place for beginners to learn Judo and discipline reach a high level thanks to its highly qualified trainers, very welcoming and very friendly with foreigners??❤️“

“Our son has been going here for 3 years. We love the environment and other families! Mr. Baker is an exceptional instructor and makes classes fun. He promotes integrity and perserverance. As kids grow comfortable there is sparring available to them and he is always encouraging the class to go to tournaments to build their confidence. If you are considering Taekwondo this is the place to go! Highly Recommend!“

“Sifu Johnnie is a old school instructor for the modern age of martial arts. He understands his art and works to make it practical incorporating small elements of various styles to strengthen it. Sifu Johnnie is a patient teacher who will bring the best out of you during your martial arts journey.“

“Once upon a time I was devoted to kick boxing thinking with it I was equipped to defend myself against a bodily attack. After stepping into the world of Kenpo however I quickly discovered that in a real attack I was not likely to be wearing boxing gloves. I’ve never looked back and returned to kick boxing ever since. I’m a Kenpo student for life under the amazing instruction of Grand Master Bill Boyd.“