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ATA Martial Arts Academy of New Bern, NC
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in New Bern, North Carolina
Certified school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized Krav Maga certifying organization (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG or Krav Maga Alliance). If certification matters to you, ask which organization they're certified through and what certification level their instructors hold.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens (ages 3–12) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atanewbern.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (252) 633-0237
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Before joining we attended a different Taekwondo school and the difference in my child is night and day and we’ve only been going a few months.”
“Marine Veteran and is great with the kids along with his wife.”
What students say
“We can’t say enough about the owners, John and Laura Cook, as they treat everyone that walks through their doors like family.”
“We have watched him evolve from having social and behavioral difficulties to developing confidence and friendships.”
“My child loves going which is added bonus because before coming here, I had force him to go.”
“At ATA of New Bern, they are patient with the children, and lay a foundation of discipline and respect which I love.”
From the reviews
I am eternally grateful I found ATA of New Bern. Before joining we attended a different Taekwondo school and the difference in my child is night and day and we’ve only been going a few months. I believe we should “give credit where credit is due”.
This is an amazing place, Our Grandson just started attending summer camp there and loves it, also started tiger classes on Tuesday & Thursday evening. The Cooks are an amazing family who owns the ATA in New Bern. Not only is John Cook the Master Instructor he is also a U.S.
Very professional, love how they relate to kids on their level and honestly the level of respect required is such a good reminder of just how important respect is and it has already helped our boy use his manners more, be respectful and become more confident. We will co timid to train here for sure.
Cannot say enough great things about this ATA taekwondo school! They have an amazing summer camp program that we will be enrolling our kid in for the third year in a row. He gets taekwondo lessons, creative new activities for the themed weeks, and made new friends thanks to summer camp!
New to Krav Maga? Start at ATA Martial Arts Academy of New Bern, NC
ATA Martial Arts Academy of New Bern, NC comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at ATA Martial Arts Academy of New Bern, NC
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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