Minton's ATA Black Belt Leadership Academy Karate for Kids and Self-Defense Classes in Terre Haute

When my nine – year old daughter expressed interest in the martial arts I was excited because she had chosen a sport that she could participate in throughout her life. I feel that most people realize that martial arts programs help to develop focus, discipline, endurance and strength that is both mental and physical but I do not think that we parents realize that some sports only last a brief “season” or time in a child’s life. Tae Kwon Do is different in this aspect. From the very beginning at Minton’s ATA, students of all ages train together by belt rank. One might think this would be intimidating for some students but it is not at all. This practice is wonderful because it shows a student that they have “equality” in their development with much older students. In addition, training together teaches a student not to fear a larger attacker because each student has been taught together in self-defense with all sizes.

Polly Mitchell

Terre Haute

I began my journey in the world of Taekwondo when I was six years old, wanting to learn how to perform some of the moves I saw in the movie Karate Kid. I talked with my father about joining and several days later I was signing up at Minton’s ATA Black Belt Academy. On that day, I began a long, rewarding journey that taught me so much more than proper technique during forms, how to spar, and self-defense. Throughout my time at the Academy, I grew, not only in my knowledge of Taekwondo, but as a person. 

Brandon Lucas

Terre Haute