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ATA Martial Arts of Franklin Park offers Karate for Kids classes, the ATA Tigers program, Teen & Adult Classes, the ATA Adults program, and taekwondo. The program also includes self-defense and anti-bullying training, Warrior X-Fit, parkour classes, and a Summer Camp.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday during late afternoon and evening hours, with additional Saturday morning classes
ATA Martial Arts of Franklin Park is led by Jim Wade, owner of ATA Martial Arts. The program’s stated mission is to create an enjoyable environment for students to improve their fitness while building confidence they can carry into their everyday lives. The program offers a Web Special that includes a free uniform and a free first class, and families are instructed to pick up the child’s free uniform. The program emphasizes personal development at the core of the training, including life skills such as confidence, discipline, and focus, and offers children a foundation in character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. It is described as having a family environment, and it states that anyone can begin martial arts at any age and any fitness level.
One testimonial from Franklin Park describes the Wades as excellent instructors who teach taekwondo, self-discipline, self-esteem, and anti-bullying, and calls them a true asset to the community and children. Other testimonials from Franklin Park and Chicago describe the program as a great place for children to learn self-defense, confidence, and self-control, and note positive experiences for both kids and adults training in taekwondo and parkour classes.
Last updated January 12, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday during late afternoon and evening hours, with additional Saturday morning classes
ATA Martial Arts of Franklin Park is led by Jim Wade, owner of ATA Martial Arts. The program’s stated mission is to create an enjoyable environment for students to improve their fitness while building confidence they can carry into their everyday lives. The program offers a Web Special that includes a free uniform and a free first class, and families are instructed to pick up the child’s free uniform. The program emphasizes personal development at the core of the training, including life skills such as confidence, discipline, and focus, and offers children a foundation in character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. It is described as having a family environment, and it states that anyone can begin martial arts at any age and any fitness level.
One testimonial from Franklin Park describes the Wades as excellent instructors who teach taekwondo, self-discipline, self-esteem, and anti-bullying, and calls them a true asset to the community and children. Other testimonials from Franklin Park and Chicago describe the program as a great place for children to learn self-defense, confidence, and self-control, and note positive experiences for both kids and adults training in taekwondo and parkour classes.
Last updated January 12, 2026.
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