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Mentor ATA Martial Arts & Karate for Kids
5 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Painesville, Ohio
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mentorata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (440) 354-9944
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My three kids have been attending ATA Martial Arts for three years and let me tell you, you won’t find people who care and genuinely love kids as much as the ATA crew!”
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What students say
“The positive environment makes everyone feel welcome, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
“The staff are great at working with the kids - everyone is so friendly, and also focused on learning and helping the kids reach their full potential.”
“Students are taught not only technique, but also discipline, confidence, and respect.”
“Our kids have benefited from the focus on discipline, self-awareness, and the goal-setting that comes with the testing cycles and working on belt levels.”
“The staff are great at working with the kids - everyone is so friendly, and also focused on learning and helping the kids reach their full potential.”
From the reviews
We’ve been at Mentor ATA for almost 5 years, and love it! The staff are great at working with the kids - everyone is so friendly, and also focused on learning and helping the kids reach their full potential.
We couldn’t be happier having our son enrolled at Mentor ATA. The instruction is professional and motivating. Classes are well-structured, safe, and focused on real skill development as well as personal growth. Students are taught not only technique, but also discipline, confidence, and respect.
We cannot say enough amazing things about this karate school. Both of our kids have trained here for many years, and it has become so much more than just an activity for our family. We’ve tried other sports and programs over the years, but nothing compares to the environment and leadership here.
Both of my kids and I train here, and it’s a wonderful experience. My kids get a fantastic foundation for their understanding of martial arts. I get to train right along side them and work for a childhood dream that I’d thought was past me.
New to Karate? Start at Mentor ATA Martial Arts & Karate for Kids
Mentor ATA Martial Arts & Karate for Kids comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Mentor ATA Martial Arts & 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.
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