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OC ATA Martial Arts offers Karate for Kids, ATA Tigers, Teen Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, Summer Camps, and Women's Self-Defense. The program includes children's programs, adult programs, and self-defense classes in Irvine. ATA teen and adult programs focus on high-intensity fitness and real self-defense that applies in today's world, and the Karate for Kids classes include positive mental attitude, high goal setting, and confidence. The ATA Tiger program will help children develop essential skills that they can apply to all areas of life while having fun and socializing. OC ATA Martial Arts states that martial arts training there emphasizes personal development and life skills such as confidence, discipline, and focus.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday, with afternoon and evening hours on weekdays and morning hours on Saturdays
Master Nelson Kim is the owner of OC ATA Martial Arts. The program’s mission statement is: “We Help Parents Raise Confident Leaders & Adults Reach Their Full Potential! Martial arts is unlike any other sport or activity because at the core of the training, the emphasis is on personal development. This allows us to teach life skills like confidence, discipline, and focus which will affect all aspects of our students’ lives, even after they have finished training!” OC ATA Martial Arts states that they are always available to answer questions by phone or email, and that a representative will contact families within 24 hours when the online mail form is used.
Parent testimonials describe instructors as “amazing with kids” and “so great with my kid and so helpful with all of my questions.” One parent from Irvine reports that their son has learned discipline, respect, and martial arts skills and that classmates are supportive and positive role models. Other parents describe OC ATA Martial Arts as “the best studio around with the most incredible, dedicated teachers” and say they would highly recommend the studio, noting that their kids loved the class and that other parents were friendly.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday, with afternoon and evening hours on weekdays and morning hours on Saturdays
Master Nelson Kim is the owner of OC ATA Martial Arts. The program’s mission statement is: “We Help Parents Raise Confident Leaders & Adults Reach Their Full Potential! Martial arts is unlike any other sport or activity because at the core of the training, the emphasis is on personal development. This allows us to teach life skills like confidence, discipline, and focus which will affect all aspects of our students’ lives, even after they have finished training!” OC ATA Martial Arts states that they are always available to answer questions by phone or email, and that a representative will contact families within 24 hours when the online mail form is used.
Parent testimonials describe instructors as “amazing with kids” and “so great with my kid and so helpful with all of my questions.” One parent from Irvine reports that their son has learned discipline, respect, and martial arts skills and that classmates are supportive and positive role models. Other parents describe OC ATA Martial Arts as “the best studio around with the most incredible, dedicated teachers” and say they would highly recommend the studio, noting that their kids loved the class and that other parents were friendly.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
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