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ATA Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Andover, Massachusetts

Krav Maga school Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free intro class most schools welcome newcomers with a free intro or trial class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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 3–18) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule andoverata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (978) 749-0880

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Krav Maga classes on the schedule at ATA Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Krav Maga 41 mentions

“I highly recommend this institute if you are looking for an opportunity to make your kids stronger, sharper, more confident and self independent.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“This establishment provides an exceptional environment for children to acquire self-defense skills while simultaneously enjoying themselves.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 47 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, real-world instruction 3 mentions

“Master Landrum is an excellent instructor who knows how to get the most out of his kids and you can tell from watching the junior instructors lead the classes.”

🤝 supportive, no-ego gym 5 mentions

“They really care about the kids and it shows when they ask about school and home and they want to help the kids succeed and grow, and that means a lot to us as a family!”

🎯 practical, effective technique 2 mentions

“After a year of sitting and watching the kids, we decided to move to practicing at his school down the street so I could join in and now the whole family is involved.”

🧠 builds confidence & awareness 13 mentions

“What I appreciate most is the discipline my children are learning with lessons in courtesy, respect, self-esteem, and other values that will help you succeed now and tomorrow.”

🧒 strong kids program 10 mentions

“I highly recommend this institute if you are looking for an opportunity to make your kids stronger, sharper, more confident and self independent.”

From the reviews

ATA andover is an excellent place to train martial arts and self-improvement lessons. Our daughter was physically very active but didn’t have the energy channeled into specific stream. Few months after joining ATA martial arts, she slowly started enjoying taekwondo and then got into sparring.

★★★★★ — Tanuj, Dec 2019

My son started here four years ago and what a difference it has made for him. Master Landrum is an excellent instructor who knows how to get the most out of his kids and you can tell from watching the junior instructors lead the classes.

★★★★★ — Jeffrey, Jul 2016

My son is in the Autism Spectrum and he absolutely loves to come in for his taekwondo lessons. I not only love the fact that they are close by but I love their teaching methods.

★★★★★ — Jazmin, Jan 2018

My kids started doing Taekwondo with Master Landrum at the local YMCA when they were about 7. After a year of sitting and watching the kids, we decided to move to practicing at his school down the street so I could join in and now the whole family is involved.

★★★★★ — Joe, Sep 2019

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New to Krav Maga? Start at ATA Martial Arts

ATA Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Krav Maga class at ATA Martial Arts

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.

Krav Maga is a contact activity. Ease in, train at your own pace, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find ATA Martial Arts

16 Haverhill St, Andover, MA01810

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