Martial Arts Programs for all Ages

Located in Hampstead, North Carolina, we offer martial arts programs for all ages - ensuring you get what you seek regardless of where you are in life. Our programs not only focus on physical skills, but also on life skills such as discipline, honor, self-control, respect, courtesy and perseverance.

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Why Songham Taekwondo

Songham Taekwondo

The Songahm curriculum facilitates a smooth progression from one rank to the next, so that students who begin Taekwondo feeling they’ll never be able to do a simple block (for example) suddenly find themselves a few years later doing 360-degree jumping kicks with ease.

Taekwondo also focuses on personal development of the mind and body. To say it is just self-defense would be to lose most of the valuable ideas and philosophy behind this ancient art. The heightened capacity for self-defense resulting from our Taekwondo is really a fringe benefit that is gained by dedicating one’s self to the values, philosophy and training of Songahm Taekwondo.

The Instructor

Teofilo Velez from ATA Legacy Martial Arts

Tito Velez is the owner and Chief Instructor of Hampstead ATA Legacy Martial Arts. A 3rd degree Black Belt and certified ATA Instructor, Mr. Velez is an accomplished North Carolina State Champion for 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Prior to teaching, Mr. Velez was still involved in martial arts. He is a retired US Army Green Beret, Law Enforcement Officer and ERT (SWAT) team Leader as well as a Hostage Negotiator. He also holds certifications as a Basic Law Enforcement, Weapons, Defensive Tactics, Driving and SWAT instructor.

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Tigers Program

ATA Tigers

Specifically for preschool children ages 3 through 6, our Tiger Martial Arts program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as: courtesy, respect, and discipline. It is designed to improve children’s motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions.

Karate For Kids Program

Karate For Kids

There are many reasons for kids to become involved in Martial Arts. Sometimes it is to help learn self-control, perhaps for the physical skills that Martial Arts helps teach. We have developed our Karate for Kids Martial Arts program to help every kid reach the goal they need and parents look for.

Teens & Adults Program

Teens & Adults

No matter what your personal goal might be, our Teens and Adults Martial Arts program trains our students to the best of their ability. As our student, you are looked upon as an individual, never compared to anyone else. We will be there every step of the way to help you reach the goals that you desire.