My only regret is I wish I had found Lee's earlier for my son. In one year he has grown so much and he is more confident and developing interpersonal skills he is doing great at school too. He is currently a green belt in the leadership program and won first place at a tournament this past weekend! I'm so proud of his growth. The teachers are incredible and give so much support and encouragement to their students! Don't make the mistake I did don't think about sign your kiddo up today! read more

High standards, kindness, community, constant striving for a better self, never giving up on anyone. This dojang has my highest recommendation. Lees ATA Chandler is more than just a place to take excellent taekwondo classes. It is a community of people who are dedicated to fitness, self discipline, integrity, each other, and personal growth through the leadership of the Garcias. Like many Of these places, there are large, vibrant kids classes. However, what is not is common is to see a large adult class, many high level black belts, and many who place high in regional, state, national, and world competitions. Excellence attracts excellence. The adult classes include those from all walks of life who support each other through the journey for better self, whatever that may mean. My family has been coming here for a few years now, and I have not seen the hard sell mentioned in other reviews. We spend what we choose to for equipment, dues, and competitions. The Garcia's are good to offer promotions and discounts, which are mentioned at end of class or in person when available. Like any sport, if you are serious, there is an investment as you progress, but it is your call as to what that entails. read more

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This place is beyond the worst of the worst. I brought my daughter starting in the spring of 2020. My daughter broker her arm. She never healed right and could not return. Plus they do not believe that Covid is a real decease and did not have any safety protocols in place. I am beyond compromised so I had to but her mad to Martial arts training on hold. They told me I could not get my refund that I could just put my account on hold until I was ready to start. They state that after a sixty day hold your account becomes active. I have hydrocephalus from being beaten by my first husband. I have a pacemaker. I am due for brain surgery in November of this year. I have way more stuff going on then trying to remember a 60 day cut off time. I recently hired a person to help me with my finances and they found 1900 some odd dollars taken from my account as if my daughter was still going there. Which she had Not been for a year. He found this money missing and called my bank and this mediocre martial arts org. All the org said was well did she put in her request to stop. I replied yes. I had my friend call who is also my advocate and they tried making it seem like he was threatening when in reality he was being assertive about getting the money they stole from me back. They have not helped me one bit. Do not use this place. Horrible people. Whoever steals money like this without trying to remedy it for a person with all of these health issues are pieces of crap! read more

Our Daughter Loves coming here and would go every day if she could! It has provided our Daughter with the confidence and self esteem she was needing in her early teens not to mention learning martial arts/ self defense. She Thrives here in all aspects and we could not have found a better place for her to help her grow as a confident young lady! So proud read more

ATA Chandler is helping my son Yamil Mota in his development of life skills, which is being very helpful in school and in the community creating friendships and developing communication with different people also putting a stop to bullying and has received awards for outstanding child at school level! Thank you Master Garcia and your entire team for helping our son! We have really seen a great change in Him! read more

ATA is fantastic. I had put my 3 year old son in another karate school for a year and it ended up being disorganized daycare. I came to ATA and am 100% impressed and these guys are fantastic. My son is now 5 and loves coming here. It's professional, the kids all have fun while learning respect and discipline. The Garcia's make it a family environment and all the instructors my son works with are excellent. I have coached sports at the college and professional levels and I know good training when I see it and ATA provides fantastic training and not importantly, my son wants to come every week. read more

Mr and Mrs. Garcia at the ATA in Chandler on Alma school are the best instructors my son ever had, he had taken classes at a different Academy in the past but this ATA by far is more complete, clean and organized, my son loves going to his classes, they have a reward program for the kids so they are always motivated. they are so involve into helping your kid develop their skills while they teach them discipline and respect. my son has more self esteem and confidence. if you think no one can help your kid because of behavior problems, this is where you can start...how I found them? trough dignty kids, see what they are all about. http://leesatamember.com/dignity read more

Still a great school. My son is now about to test for his 3rd degree black belt and also has his instructor collar. He teaches the color belt classes and has received praise from other parents--he is only 15! My daughter who is now 8 started last year and has been loving classes. I am thankful for the leadership skills ATA provides both my kids. This is something that they will carry for the rest of their lives. Every kid should be in martial arts. This school is great and i appreciate the time all the instructors give my kids. read more

My 8 year-old daughter has attended Lee's ATA Chandler since October and is thriving. Master Garcia and Senior Instructor Mrs. Garcia are simply phenomenal. From the moment you step into the dojo, you see they keep the kids accountable. From working with them on their form to building positive outlooks on young people. Their influence and that of all the instructors has helped my wife and I to scaffold life lessons with our daughter into real-life tangible applications in her Tae Kwan Do class. Even my daughter's school teacher has remarked on the difference in our daughter's outlook and performance in school. Clearly everyone's experience is a bit different, but ours has been very positive. The one caveat I have is aimed at parent's that drop sick kids off at the dojo. I realize kids may not feel well and don't always say something, but if they have a fever keep them at home. It gets everyone else sick and is very discourteous. Also I believe that a parent should sit through the entire practice with their child as it instills confidence in the child. I get that things come up, but ask the staff, don't assume they run a daycare. read more

First off I would like to say that the level of professionalism here is outstanding. Even more important to my family is the high level of compassion and understanding for children from the entire team of instructors at Lee's ATA Chandler. My son had been struggling with his willingness to cooperate in school and his focus just wasn't there in his class work. Master Garcia and the rest of the team all helped turn my son into a courteous and well mannered little man. My son had begun to discipline himself in school along with a new found focus he gives to his class work. At Lee's ATA Chandler they don't just teach kicking and punching, they assist parents in giving children much needed life skills. On behalf of my family as a unit would like to say "thank you" to the instructors at Lee's ATA Chandler!!! read more

$20 promo is a scam. They require that you pay an extra $75-100 for stick and gloves on your first appointment in order to attend the classes. They also try to get you to sign up for a 6-12month program on your first day, when you've already paid for a month. This place is overcrowded, uncomfortable seats for parents, and constantly being pressured into signing up for more programs. My kid was not excited about going to class so we did not get our money's worth. read more

Our son started here a several months ago and we love what it's done for him. We started karate because he wanted to be like a power ranger. Now he says "yes sir" and treats us with respect. I thought since he was only 3 it would fizzle quickly but he's still so in love with it. Master Garcia is great with kids and a fantastic teacher. The sense of community grows every visit and I feel blessed to have found them. read more

Started at Lee's on a month trial and quickly realized that as soon as you walk in the door that they want you to commit to paying more, without being able to see how your toddler likes it. It felt pushy like a car dealership the moment we met with them. This place will try to sell you on everything. Whenever the kids graduate you pay 50-80 bucks on top of 100 a month, with mandatory uniforms and all the other gear that you have to pay for. Seems a but much for a young child wanting to try karate for the first time. read more

My son and I have been involved in ATA for several years. My son is learning about discipline, respect and self control. The instructors are wonderful and make you want to do better and work hard. We are very happy we joined. read more

Master Garcia x 2 - the husband and wife dynamic duo have created a place where kids of all ages can learn in an encouraging, inspiring and respectful environment. The instructors are not only dedicated but amazing. We are continually impressed by this place. They care about the community and kids having respect for themselves first. They also offer special events like parent's night out! My son loves it here- never wants to leave and excited to return. We've tried other martial arts places and they cannot compare to this location's professionalism and dedication. Don't understand the reviewers who were upset about being asked to sign up or pay for equipment- it's a sport and a small business! And lessons are not free - you are getting what you pay for. All sports require equipment and it's a business relying on enrollments. The $20 try out was great because we got to come weekly for a month and see if my son would commit. By week 4 we signed up- no pressure in fact we were sold immediately on the family environment the Garcia's have created which is priceless. read more

My son started attending here about 3 months ago and we couldn't be happier. He has learned so much and has gained confidence, respect and self control in such a short period of time. Master Garcia, Mrs. Garcia, Mr. Loll and Mr. Jones are amazing instructors. They are very welcoming and make you feel like FAMILY. They have their own little ways of connecting with children and parents. Master Garcia offers a structured, disciplined approach while Mrs. Garcia provides guidance and organization. Mr. Loll uses his humor and friendly demeanor when connecting with the children and Mr. Jones' young age and commitment serve as an inspiration. I realize that the fees may seem a lot for karate lessons for kids of such young age but I promise you......it is worth every penny!!!!! We have enrolled our son in various sports and activities in the past and never has he shown any interest past two weeks of attendance. Lee's ATA is different. My son looks forward to every single session and we come 2-3 times a week. He is inspired and motivated to learn and he absolutely love going to the classes! You would think that for a 7 year old kid who has already spent all day at school and attends a late afternoon school program will just want to go home after and do other fun things that normal kids prefer to do. ATA has managed to change that mindset. My son does not see learning karate as "work" or something that is "not fun". He sees it quite the opposite. Coming to classes are so much fun for him and he loves being around his karate mates and really enjoy learning from all his instructors. It has been such a very positive experience for our son and for us as well as his parents. I can't say enough about Lee's ATA. We are one happy, satisfied family! Thank you Master Garcia, Mrs. Garcia, Mr. Loll and Mr. Jones!! The Elliotts read more

My teenage daughter has been a student of Lee's Chandler ATA for nearly 5 years. We originally came across this sport by chance, with very few intentions to become as involved as we are today. I took the suggestion of a physician of ours to get my daughter involved in martial arts solely for the purpose of trying to find something that would help instill self confidence, discipline, and structure that we were in need of. We came to find that with time, my daughter developed so much more than that. She is a well a respected individual, mature, kind, confident, respectful, and achieved in the world of ATA. I attribute this not only to martial arts, but from the dedication and leadership of her instructors, Master Donald Garcia, Mrs Garcia, and Mr Loll. I am happy to say that I am a proud parent of a soon to be 2nd degree black belt student, who in her youngest years, has goals of being an instructor too so that she can pass along the self discipline, self confidence and maturity that she learned to develop with the help of her instructors. My child has become someone I proudly look up to read more

My daughter joined the ATA association when she was 3, and at the time we went to the school closest to us, which was NOT this location in Chandler. Over time we noticed a decline in the standards of organization, overall instruction quality, and customer services. I had nearly given up on the entire ATA Association. Fortunately my wife suggested we try the Chandler location before we throw in the towel. Our whole family was greeted with open and loving arms by the entire school. We shook hands with a warm and smiling front desk person, who turned out to be the Sr. Master. Students voluntarily came up and introduced themselves and made us feel very welcome. I noticed immediately the difference in quality of instruction for my daughter, and was told many times by many teachers how special and amazing she is, which is not something that was previously acknowledged at the old location. I was so swept off my feet by the quality of standards, the efficiency in organization, and the overflowing passion burning in all it's members that I personally started my Taekwondo journey here, and have since enrolled the majority of my family. I recommend this location to any who are interested in learning martial arts or growing as a martial artist. read more

After going somewhere else for 2 years, We switched my son to Lee's ATA a few months ago and the difference is amazing. He has learned so much in a short amount of time. I would highly recommend this academy to anyone! read more

Master Garcia and his team of instructors are amazing! Our son has grown in confidence, discipline and persistence since beginning classes here 4 years ago. I highly recommend Lee's ATA!! read more

We started looking for a Taekwondo school 6 years ago and checked several different places before finding ATA. It was the only school my son liked. We actually drive by several schools on our way there but nothing compares to this particular ATA location. Master Garcia has a special gift not only to teach but to create a relationship of respect with all of the kids. He has a perfect balance between showing that really cares about their success and being strict at the same time. He is truly amazing! He also leads by example, it's very impressive to watch him teaching the classes and doing all the things he asks the kids to do from push-ups to always having integrity in everything he does. Greatness attracts greatness so all the other instructors are amazing as well and I can't say enough about Mrs. Garcia who is always there with such a great attitude and ready to help the kids and the parents. I am very thankful for all the life skills my son has learned including respect, integrity, perseverance, attitude and many others. This school has really improved my son's life and I know it will have a huge positive impact on everything he does in his future. read more

Our daughter has been at this facility for just under year and we cannot say enough good things about it. Master Garcia and Mrs. Garcia (6th Degree and 5th Degree Black Belts respectively) are fantastic teachers and superb role models. Because the facility was so welcoming and supportive it feels more like a community center where we can work out, congregate, practice Tae Kwon Do and make friends! Once two family members have joined the 3rd is free which helps. Yes, there is a price to pay for this experience (fees for equipment, fees for graduation ceremonies, entrance fees for tournaments, etc) but Tae Kwon Do is a great family-oriented activity and, for us, worth every penny. read more