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Business Hours:
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Booth’s ATA Martial Arts Programs are for everyone regardless of age or experience. We have Group fitness classes for adults and offer age appropriate classes for children. We offer instruction for all levels of experience.
Booth’s ATA Martial Arts does more training and screening than any other martial arts schools in the country – and more than most schools do for full time teachers. Our full time certified instructors go through well over 300 hours of supervised training, take many written exams, and are CPR and First Aid certified. We also do background checks and fingerprinting on all of our full time certified instructors.
Yes, safety is the top priority at Booth’s ATA Martial Arts. Our instructors are experts in teaching proper technique and our classes are designed to maximize effort and energy while minimizing risk of injury.
Our instructors will help you select the right program for your goals. Your Booth’s ATA Martial Arts instructor will perform an initial assessment when you first become a member to establish a baseline level for you. Next you will work together to set your fitness goals based on your age, overall health and lifestyle and performance/energy needs. Periodically you will get together to review and update your assessment.
Yes. We provide non-violent resolutions to conflict. In addition, we also believe a child must develop the skills and ability to defend themselves and understand right from wrong. Booth’s ATA Martial Arts students will develop greater confidence and self-discipline as they learn how to act and react to the world around them. Our students are treated with respect and are taught to return the same respect toward others.
There are many reasons for kids to become involved in the Martial Arts. We have developed a program specifically for kids called Karate for Kids at Booth’s ATA Martial Arts. We have found that the majority of parents have
gotten their children started in Karate for one of the following reasons. Self-
Confidence: It doesn't come naturally for many children, but rather is
developed over a period of time. As a child accomplishes new goals, his or
her confidence level increases. Children become more self-confident in
karate because they progress individually at their own pace and are not
judged against others. Self-Defense: Children's self-defense takes many
forms. The martial arts teach children to think instead of panic in potentially
serious situations as well as how to appropriately react to threats from other
kids and how to handle peer pressure. Specific Classes for Children: We pride
ourselves in offering classes for children only. As professional martial arts
instructors, we realize that children have specific training needs and
requirements that can be best be answered in their own classes since they
learn differently from teenagers and adults. Every Child Wins: In karate every
kid can be a winner instead of a bench sitter because karate allows children
to reach for their own potential rather than directly competing against other
kids. Additional Benefits: Karate at Booth’s ATA Martial Arts offers many
other benefits for children such as improved concentration and self-discipline
both of which contribute to improved performance in school.
Self-Confidence doesn't come naturally for many children, but rather is
developed over a period of time. As a child accomplishes new goals like
earning their next belt level, his or her confidence level increases. Children
become more self-confident in karate also because they progress individually
at their own pace and are not judged against others.
We have developed an incredible program for kids as young as 3 years old at
Booth’s ATA Martial Arts! It’s called “ATA Tigers” and the curriculum,
instruction and schedule are designed especially for them. They are in
specialized classes just for kids in the pre-school age group. Tiger Woods
started golf at age 3 – this is the best time to learn!
Of course! We do work by appointment only. The first time you come in we
always do a one on one evaluation to see what’s best for you. We also offer
extensive One on One training to meet your specific needs.
We are the worldwide experts in bullying prevention! 1 in 3 kids are affected
by bullying and along with our Mentor Dr. Greg Moody, Ph.D., Chief Master Instructor we have partnered with Arizona State University to do
groundbreaking research that showed kids who do Booth’s ATA Martial Arts
long enough dramatically reduced how much they are impacted by bullying –
more than any school-based bullying prevention program.
It’s very much the opposite! There are two reasons for this. First, part of the
Booth’s ATA curriculum is that the students learn how to protect other kids in
addition to themselves so they are contributing to lowering bullying overall.
Second, as part of the research Dr. Greg Moody, Ph.D., Chief Master
Instructor and Arizona State University performed we discovered that very
few kids who bully others start martial arts at Booth’s ATA. Additionally, if
they do, we saw in our data that our program lowers the amount these kids
bully. We’re the only kids activity that has shown this kind of data.
That is up to you. Students come about 1-3 classes/sessions per week.
Not being in control of an uncomfortable situation is the number one reason
most women initially come to us when they consider the martial arts.
Walking to a car late at night after work, riding a bicycle alone in an
unfamiliar neighborhood, or even hearing of a bad experience a friend has
had are all reasons for women to want to be able to defend themselves and
to have self-confidence in these situations. There are many other reasons for
women to practice a martial art but from our experience our female students
seem to feel the following reasons are the ones that made the most sense to
them when they got started!
Most women can only do so many aerobic classes or run so many solo miles
before they start dreaming of something more enjoyable and exciting to do
to stay in shape. This is a great way to stay in shape that doesn't become
dull or routine because as you get better and learn more there are always
more challenges ahead to keep you inspired and coming back to the school.
While some of the instructors are male, we also feature women who are fully
certified instructors who can teach and relate to the special problems
encountered by our female students. We pride ourselves in offering special clinics and advanced instruction especially for women. As professional
instructors, we realize that our female students have specific training needs
and requirements that can best be answered in their own clinics and
advanced classes.
Many women are not comfortable with the thought of being involved in the
martial arts. This initial nervousness or fear is due to many misconceptions
about the martial arts or because they may simply not be a aware of how
much fun and how rewarding it can be.
All of our programs are specialized by age. Our adult classes are not only
separate, but the curriculum and intensity are designed for you.
Send us an e-mail at Ka****@***********ah.com. We will contact you about
our Booth’s ATA Martial Arts instructor certification program. Note: we do
background checks and fingerprinting on all of our full time certified
instructors! – please do not apply if you are concerned about this.
This depends on the class we recommend for you. Initially all you need is a
beginner uniform which we will supply. As you progress, depending on the
class, you may need other safety gear. All necessary equipment is available
at our pro shops.
Classes are from 30 to 45 minutes for our 3-6 year olds, and 45 minutes to 1
hour long for older kids, teens and adults.
Yes, and students have access to online video homework pages for extended
training. That way you can review or practice when at home or traveling. You
are always able to do Booth’s ATA Martial Arts!
Absolutely. Our main priority is to provide a supportive atmosphere where
you can develop yourself and maintain a healthy, successful lifestyle for
yourself and your family.
Generally, no. Most classes are training and technique oriented to give you
the best workout possible and keep you injury free. However, sparring
classes will be available and again, safety and respect are emphasized above
all.
All of our Booth’s ATA Martial Arts classes are martial arts based so you will
be developing natural self-defense instincts as well as your fitness level
which is an important aspect of self-defense. For more in-depth or specific
self-defense needs you can work directly with one of our trainers in a one on
one setting where you will be able to study additional techniques and
applications.
Generally, you will work with an instructor and choose a curriculum for a
period of 2 weeks to 2 months depending on your needs and progress. We
will select the right Booth’s ATA Martial Arts classes to fit your goals..
Definitely! We offer family classes and we do offer separate adult and child
classes.
Absolutely. Martial arts training combined with meditation and a healthy
lifestyle supported by a network of like-minded individuals is THE best way to
achieve a calm, centered, confident state of mind.
For centuries men have developed martial arts as a means to survive and a
means for self development. Up until very recently, these secrets were
closely guarded as precious jewels. The instinct for survival is a powerful
force and motivated men to develop extremely high levels of fitness or
"readiness". Martial arts training develops an individual in all areas of
physical and mental fitness in order to react to anything and everything with
explosive power in any direction.
Our society currently puts a great deal of emphasis on staying in shape and
looking good. Many men find that the traditional ways of working out, such
as weights or running, are boring and hard to stay committed to. Martial arts
offers an exciting way to stay in shape that doesn't get boring or routine.
The ability to take care of oneself in any potentially dangerous, or
uncomfortable situation, is one reason many adult men join, even though
most of our adults seldom, if ever, get into a fighting situation. They often
find themselves, however, in an uncomfortable situation, such as walking to
their car late at night, or escorting their wife or girlfriend in a less than
secure neighborhood. It's at times like this that martial arts training greatly
enhances your self-confidence because of the ability to really take care of yourself, or someone you care for, when the time arises. Many of the men in
our program have dreamed about trying the martial arts since they were
children but never had the time or money to make the commitment. The
martial arts has always been known as one of the world's oldest and most
recognized activities that everyone can do, no matter what age or physical
ability.
You can tell that to Bruce Pfeiffer who became a 3rd degree black belt at
the age of 74… or the grandmother who just tested at the World
Championships for 4th degree black belt… or Dr. Harlan Van Over, who
started at 59 and tested for 6th degree at the age of 94 setting a new world
record… There are more success stories than we can list here! The reason
you can do martial arts at any age is that our instructors customize your
training for you!