Karate for Kids - South Salem
About
Commercial Street SE ATA Taekwondo and Krav Maga
Karate for Kids - South Salem on Commercial Street SE is an American Taekwondo Association (ATA) certified academy practicing ATA Songahm techniques, with family Taekwondo as the core program plus Krav Maga and Tai Chi crossover.
Kids Taekwondo
ATA Songahm taekwondo curriculum with multi-style crossover. Programs include:
- Family Taekwondo (ages 5 and up)
- Kids Taekwondo
- Teen Taekwondo
- Adult Taekwondo
- Krav Maga (older students)
- Tai Chi and Qigong (all ages)
What's Included
- Uniform with starter package
- ATA Songahm color-belt rank testing
- Coach-led poomsae (forms), kicking drills and partner sparring
- Goal tracking with organized ATA curriculum
- Free trial class option
Experience
ATA Songahm is one of the most structured taekwondo curriculums in the US, with predictable belt-test rhythm and a clear character / leadership emphasis. Younger kids absorb stance, basic kicks and listening through games; older kids cycle through forms, sparring and rank testing with optional Krav Maga or Tai Chi crossover. Family-friendly schedule lets parents train alongside kids.