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Winners for Life ATA Ballantyne
4.2 ★★★★☆ 68 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Charlotte, North Carolina
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 4–18) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- Level classes Level 1–5 classes on the schedule — a graded curriculum that builds your skills step by step as you progress
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule winnersma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (704) 544-4613
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–9 PM |
| Thursday | 2–9 PM |
| Friday | 2–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The class would fit needs of various groups, whether you are here for a daily fitness, building character for kids or just for self-defense skills.”
“It’s been great for them, and both reached black belt level and beyond.”
“The class would fit needs of various groups, whether you are here for a daily fitness, building character for kids or just for self-defense skills.”
“Madriaga is a caring instructor with abundant experience and effective teaching skills for all levels of students.”
What students say
“Madriaga - he's an excellent instructor who genuinely cares about each child's growth, especially in teamwork!”
“The instructors are well established martial artists with multiple world champion titles, the school directors have been friendly and responsive to questions.”
“The class would fit needs of various groups, whether you are here for a daily fitness, building character for kids or just for self-defense skills.”
“ATA winners for life Taekwondo not only help him to be a strong, confident boy but also learned so much about life skills such as self esteem, respect, belief, communication , etc.”
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great at building confidence while still teaching discipline and respect.”
From the reviews
The instructors are well established martial artists with multiple world champion titles, the school directors have been friendly and responsive to questions. The class would fit needs of various groups, whether you are here for a daily fitness, building character for kids or just for self-defense skills.
Our boys have been attending ATA since they were about 4 years old and our experience has been wonderful. Mr. Madriaga is so supportive and a fantastic teacher. The school teaches discipline, respect, perseverance and more. It’s been great for them, and both reached black belt level and beyond.
This school has without a doubt the best instructor in Winners For Life. Mr. Madriaga has the ability through his knowledge to teach in a unique way. He manages very well in the different scenarios (ages), dominating to the maximum his classes and trainings, he has the particularity to take the competitors students to…
I have nothing but great things to say about this place. Mr G is a fantastic instructor and ms mungeon always greats you with a smile. They teach not only taekwondo skills but self esteem, respect and discipline. They also offer fun parties monthly for the kids
New to Krav Maga? Start at Winners for Life ATA Ballantyne
Winners for Life ATA Ballantyne 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 Winners for Life ATA Ballantyne
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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