Franklin ATA Martial Arts Taekwondo, Karate for Kids, & Self-Defense Classes in Franklin

Master Burns is an awesome instructor, mentor, coach, guide, and person. He is diligent, patient, determined, focused and has a big smile once in a while. He will succeed due to his passion for the art and sport.

Training under Master Burns is an extraordinary and fun gift. I've been training under him for over 6 years and my life has improved phenomenally. He is engaging, disciplined, and you will love every minute of him. Just stop in to welcome him to Tennessee!

  Master Burns is no doubt the best of the best. He’s passionate, disciplined, fun to be around and overall a great leader. For the past 2 years, I’ve watched my son not only learn self-defense, but gain self-confidence and valuable life skills to become a better version of himself. I’m thankful my son got the opportunity to be one of your students.

Master Burns is a very engaging instructor. He also takes the time to really understand how each of his students learns. He inspires them to always do their best and to work hard to achieve their goal. Be prepared to learn from the best!

I began to take class after watching my family take classes. They enjoyed themselves & my doctors all told me that I needed to exercise, especially after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. When I began, I was on nightly medicine for the pain. Now, 2 years later, I am no longer on any medicine, & my doctor called me a “poster child” of what to do with fibromyalgia. It has taught both of my children the meaning of commitment & goal setting. Jon’s speech has improved so much that he will soon be dismissed from the speech program. He also has much more confidence & is willing to try new things. My daughter is enjoying the exercise & newfound confidence. She enjoys competing in tournaments, helping others, & has learned that practice makes better & applies this to her school work. My husband enjoys the health benefits of TKD & uses it to stay in shape & as a stress reliever.  

Karate had impacted my life by giving me confidence. Another way it has impacted my life is by making me treat other people with respect and courtesy. It is also good exercise and it’s very fun.

I still remember the first day I decided to drop my daughters off at karate, one of them threw up outside because she was scared to be alone. Now when I drop them off, they wave me goodbye and look forward to enjoying the lessons. It has been a year and there has been a drastic change in them. They have become confident and their self-esteem has increased. They are surer of themselves and are much more forward in what they do. Thanks a ton in bringing these changes in my kids' lives. Wish you all tons of success

The instructors are incredible with the kids, my son would choose to go every night if it was available!

The family atmosphere coupled with the genuine desire to see every person excel sets this school apart.