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Denver ATA Karate for Kids

4.3 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Denver, Colorado

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Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule atawekick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 303-759-1900

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Denver ATA Karate for Kids, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 21 mentions

“Denver ATA Karate for Kids is the place to be if you want to grow into a successful martial artist and person or if you want that for your kids.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Denver ATA Karate for Kids — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 5 mentions

“Excelente escuela de Taekwondo.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Master Patty Lorenz is a great instructor who owns the school.”

friendly, respectful dojo 11 mentions

“If you are looking for a traditional martial arts in a kid friendly, professional, and hard working and tough school you have come to the right place.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions
💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“ATA is much better quality of instruction, the prices are much more affordable, and the benefits of the program are great!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 8 mentions

“They are fantastic at building up confidence, and instilling life skills.”

From the reviews

We are pretty new and have been only taking classes for about 6 months but I just had to review this dojo. I am so please with the level of instruction, friendliness of the staff, and not to mention a very clean location.

★★★★★ — David, Jul 2017

Master Patty Lorenz is a great instructor who owns the school. We feel very comfortable talking with her and she is very honest and upfront with everything. We have gone through some difficult times and she was willing to work with us!

★★★★★ — Phyllis, Jul 2017

I’ve been a student of Master Lorenz since I was 8 years old (now 26). Through her instruction and the instructors on her team, I grew to be the person I am today, not just in my material arts skills, but also in the life skills taught (discipline “to obey what is right,” communication, honesty, etc.).

★★★★★ — Carissa, Oct 2025

I love this program!!! I have two kids in this program and it has helped both of them with different situations. It is very family friendly and the instructors are super!! Master Lorenz works very hard and takes a personal interest in her students.

★★★★★ — Tracey, Jul 2017

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Your first Karate class at Denver ATA Karate for Kids

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Denver ATA Karate for Kids

1485 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO80222

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