Since 2017, Hampstead ATA Legacy Martial Arts has provided its members with a road map to success based on self-defense, confidence and goal-setting skills.
My martial arts journey began after retiring from the U.S. Army as a Green Beret and later serving as a Law Enforcement Officer. I started training in Fayetteville, North Carolina, under the guidance of 8th Degree Chief Masters Michael and Kimberly Brown, and the impact it had on my life was truly transformative. That experience inspired me to open Hampstead ATA Legacy Martial Arts in 2017 with a mission to provide high-quality martial arts training and help strengthen the Hampstead community.
At Hampstead ATA Legacy Martial Arts, we teach children and adults to build confidence, leadership, discipline, and physical fitness while learning to focus deeply and be fully present in the moment. In today's world of constant distractions, this ability to stay centered is a powerful life skill that helps our students succeed in school, at work, in their relationships, and in everyday life.
Our goal is to inspire strength, discipline, confidence, and focus in every student - helping them discover the leader that already exists within them. I believe every child has the potential to lead; sometimes, all they need is someone who believes in them. As a parent myself, I understand how challenging it can be to raise a confident, focused child in a world overflowing with distractions.
While our kids have an incredible time learning, growing, and building lifelong skills, our adult program is second to none. From traditional martial arts to modern self-defense, there is truly something for everyone. If you want to burn major calories, learn practical self-defense, and get into the best shape of your life, you owe it to yourself to come experience our adult classes.
• 2000 Square-Foot Training Facility
• We use Zebra Mats for maximum safety
• Climate-Controlled Training Room & Waiting Area
• Open Seating for Parents & Spectators
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Equipped for Special Events Such as Workshops, Parties & Seminars
A Diverse Community –
Our students come from all walks of life, including students, professionals, military personnel, and law enforcement officers, training together in a fun, supportive, family-oriented environment.
A Legacy of Academic Success – Many of our students train with us for years before going on to attend top colleges and universities. The discipline, focus, and work ethic they build on the mat help them succeed both in the classroom and beyond.
A Tradition of Leadership –
Martial arts is about passing knowledge from one generation to the next. Many of our students grow into instructors, and some even go on to open their own schools.
Songahm Taekwondo is the style of martial arts practiced by ATA Martial Arts students.
The journey from White Belt to Black Belt (10 belts total) is one of incremental learning and skill development that students of any age any fitness level can embark on.
One of the most fun parts of martial arts training is the ability to test your skills by competing in a tournament. Tournaments are not only fun for competitors, but they also become a great social experience for parents as well! There are currently 130,000 ATA Martial Arts members worldwide. ATA Martial Arts students compete in local tournaments against other ATA schools, advancing from District levels, to State levels, to a yearly Spring National competition in Las Vegas, NV. The competition winners gather at the ATA World Expo Tournament in Little Rock, AR in the summer, competing against finalists from all over the planet in one of largest martial arts competitions in the world.
Imagine yourself - or your child - becoming stronger, more confident, and more focused than ever before. I want to personally invite you to take advantage of Our introductory trial offer and turn that vision into reality and your Legacy.
Instructor Belt Rank
3BD Instructor Legacy Level 3
3BD Legacy Level 3
1BD Legacy Level 3
2BD Legacy Level 1
Student/Assistant instructor
1BD Legacy Level 1
