Ames ATA

Ames ATA Black Belt Academy is a martial arts school in Ames offering Taekwondo, kickboxing, Krav Maga, and broader martial arts instruction in a positive, structured, and welcoming environment. The academy emphasizes disciplined training alongside practical goals such as physical fitness, self-defense, and sustained athletic development. Led by Chief Master Bill Philips, an 8th degree black belt in the American Taekwondo Association, the school reflects a long-standing connection to ATA in Ames dating back to 1984. Programs include adult training focused on steady progress in a safe, supportive setting, as well as a youth program designed to help children build confidence, discipline, and skills that extend beyond class.