ATA Martial Arts After School Program
Crestview ATA Martial Arts, 1025 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536
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ATA Martial Arts After School Program offers martial arts training as part of an after school option for children and teens. The broader school also offers ATA Tigers, Karate for Kids, teen martial arts, children's programs, birthday parties, summer camp, and classes for teens and adults.
• Ages: 4–17 years old
Chief Master Darrin Palmer is the owner of ATA Martial Arts in Northwest FL. The program follows a mission that places the emphasis of martial arts training on personal development and life skills such as confidence, discipline, and focus, with the stated goal of affecting all aspects of students’ lives even after they have finished training. The organization states that it helps parents raise confident leaders and helps adults reach their full potential, and that anyone can begin martial arts at any age and any fitness level. It also states that it empowers its community with martial arts and offers confidence-building martial arts classes in four locations, along with a program described as a great after school program that offers children a foundation in character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline.
Parent and student comments describe great teachers, a program for all ages, and instruction that includes self-esteem, respect, and self-defense. Multiple testimonials mention that the staff and instructors are patient, hands-on, welcoming, and make classes fun for both kids and adults, and that the group works well with kids of all ages. One parent from Crestview reports that martial arts at this school has helped a child with autism be more focused and attentive. Another parent from Niceville specifically mentions that the facility has a great after school program.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
• Ages: 4–17 years old
Chief Master Darrin Palmer is the owner of ATA Martial Arts in Northwest FL. The program follows a mission that places the emphasis of martial arts training on personal development and life skills such as confidence, discipline, and focus, with the stated goal of affecting all aspects of students’ lives even after they have finished training. The organization states that it helps parents raise confident leaders and helps adults reach their full potential, and that anyone can begin martial arts at any age and any fitness level. It also states that it empowers its community with martial arts and offers confidence-building martial arts classes in four locations, along with a program described as a great after school program that offers children a foundation in character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline.
Parent and student comments describe great teachers, a program for all ages, and instruction that includes self-esteem, respect, and self-defense. Multiple testimonials mention that the staff and instructors are patient, hands-on, welcoming, and make classes fun for both kids and adults, and that the group works well with kids of all ages. One parent from Crestview reports that martial arts at this school has helped a child with autism be more focused and attentive. Another parent from Niceville specifically mentions that the facility has a great after school program.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
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