Ignite ATA Martial Arts

Ignite ATA Martial Arts offers Karate for Kids, self-defense classes, Taekwondo, and Teen & Adult Martial Arts classes. The program also offers ATA Tigers, which uses cartoon tiger characters that each symbolize a value that is a foundation of the martial arts. Teen & Adult Martial Arts classes welcome beginners as well as expert martial artists and are described as a way to release stress from work or school.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and program options Monday–Friday from 3:00 pm–8:30 pm and Saturday from 9:30 am–12:00 pm; Next Level Martial Arts Summer Camp runs July 27–31 from 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Ignite ATA Martial Arts opened in 2006 under owner and founder Kerry Regano. The studio offers a free trial and a free introductory class. The program focuses on teaching traditional martial arts with a modern flair and emphasizes life skills such as discipline, respect, confidence, self control, communication, and leadership. ATA Tigers is described as an exclusive platform for martial arts that kids truly love, using cartoon tiger characters as a relational point for students.

The stated mission of Ignite ATA Martial Arts is to create confident martial artists who become leaders both in and out of the studio, to prevent bullying, build leaders, and promote healthy habits in Ventura County, and to build strong, confident leaders one black belt at a time. Since 2006, the program reports a commitment to preventing bullying, building leaders, and promoting healthy habits in the community in Ventura County. The studio describes itself as a family oriented martial arts studio that teaches kids and adults about respect, self control, confidence, and life skills.

Ignite ATA Martial Arts offers a Next Level Martial Arts Summer Camp with dates listed as July 27–31 from 9:00 am–3:00 pm. The program is described as teaching traditional martial arts with a modern flair so that students can defend themselves both physically and mentally.

According to Trustindex, Ignite ATA Martial Arts is rated “EXCELLENT” based on 25 reviews, with Trustindex verifying that the original source of the reviews is Google. Parent and student testimonials describe the instructors as nice and caring, mention a family atmosphere, and note that the staff and instructors are described as positive, energetic, and genuine. Several parents report that their children have trained there for multiple years, and some families note that multiple family members participate together.

Last updated March 24, 2026.