Oakland ATA Martial Arts

Welcome to Oakland ATA Martial Arts! We believe that Songahm Taekwondo 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.

As you train in the martial arts, you will see improvements in your speed, flexibility, coordination, discipline, confidence and ability to focus your mind. You will find that the skills that it takes to succeed in martial arts are the same skills that it takes to succeed in life. The lessons that you learn in Taekwondo can be applied to everything else in your life including your education, career, relationships, and philosophy of life.

If you can master Taekwondo, you can master anything. Set goals, take consistent action toward your goals, monitor your progress and refine your actions until you succeed. Then set new goals.

As your self-defense skills grow, it becomes very important to understand that conflict is to be avoided and your skills are not to be used in an abusive manner. Rather, it should be remembered that unavoidable conflicts are better resolved using intelligence, compassion, patience and compromise. Being a good martial artist means developing a code of conduct. Cardinal principles to remember are character, sincerity, discipline, self-control, courtesy and loyalty.

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