Legacy Martial Arts

Legacy Martial Arts Family Martial Arts specializing in real-world self-defense for kids, families and adults. We make birthday parties truly special, fun and memorable!

Legacy Martial Arts (formerly ATA Karate Denver) is a rapidly growing Martial Arts school in Colorado. We offer following programs:

Tiny Tigers:
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The Tiny Tiger program was developed specifically for preschool age children ages 3 through 6. This program offers children a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, the

program is designed to improve children's motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun, and exciting instruction methods available for this age group. Taekwondo for kids:
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Our youth programs are unique and have been serving south Denver for the last decade. It has been developed over the years to truly complement your children’s growth and development. We want to develop the leaders and strong minded individuals that can make quality choices on their own. As children progress through our programs, you will see their grace, agility, self confidence, and their abilities increase.. It begins by building a strong foundation of character development skills such as: leadership, respect, confidence, discipline, focus and much more. This program should not be looked upon as an extracurricular activity but rather as a life training program which will help shape your child into the leaders of tomorrow. The skills that will be learned throughout this process will be beneficial to our students and provide them with the knowledge and skills that will enhance almost every aspect of their life. Etiquette and discipline are important parts of every Karate for Kids classes, but we are also here to have fun. Our instructors love teaching and it is very evident in their individual styles. We strive to maintain our family atmosphere and Karate Denver has become an extended family for many of us. Taekwondo for Adults:
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Legacy Martial Arts has been in business in Highlands Ranch CO, teaching our Adult Program for both men and women are designed to challenge each student on their journey to increased fitness, flexibility, strength and self-esteem. You will learn traditional strikes, blocks and kicks combined with traditional values of respect, self-confidence and self-esteem. These skills will help you maintain a healthy life style, energy and reduce stress levels with physical and mental fitness. All our programs stress a non-violent approach to problem solving, along with practical methods of self-defense for unavoidable confrontations. The attentive student becomes increasingly sensitive to his/her environment and acquires greater strength and self-control in many aspects of their life. Many of the benefits of Karate Denver training can already be felt after only a few weeks of regular involvement. Birthday Parties:
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Celebrate your kid's next birthday with us.

🚨 A recent attempted child abduction in Littleton has a lot of parents asking the same question:“How do I help keep my c...
06/02/2026

🚨 A recent attempted child abduction in Littleton has a lot of parents asking the same question:

“How do I help keep my child safe without making them afraid?”

At Legacy Martial Arts, we believe the answer isn’t fear.

It’s awareness. Confidence. Preparation.

As partners with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children through the KidSmartz program, we wanted to share some practical safety tips every family can start using today. From moving beyond “stranger danger” to teaching kids how to trust their instincts and use their voice, these are simple conversations that can make a big difference. 

Strong kids help build strong families.

Read the full article here:

Working Together to Help Keep Kids Safe

👇 What’s one safety lesson you make sure your child knows?

The recent attempted child abduction in Littleton is a reminder of something important:We have to keep talking to our ki...
05/27/2026

The recent attempted child abduction in Littleton is a reminder of something important:

We have to keep talking to our kids about safety.

Not with fear.
With awareness, confidence, and preparation.

At Legacy Martial Arts, family safety has always been bigger than martial arts. That’s why we proudly support child safety education through the KidSmartz program alongside the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the U.S. Secret Service.

We put together a blog for families with simple, age-appropriate ways to talk to kids about:
• trusting their instincts
• using their voice
• identifying trusted adults
• staying safe without living in fear

Strong kids. Stronger families.

Read the full blog here: https://mylegacyma.com/2026/05/27/working-together-to-help-keep-kids-safe/?preview_id=1756&preview_nonce=945c95df74&_thumbnail_id=-1&preview=true

Most parents think confidence means your child walks into a room loud, fearless, and outgoing.That’s not it.Real confide...
05/15/2026

Most parents think confidence means your child walks into a room loud, fearless, and outgoing.

That’s not it.

Real confidence looks like:

* Trying again after failing
* Raising their hand even when they’re unsure
* Standing up for themselves (or a friend)
* Listening the first time
* Doing the right thing when no one’s watching

Confidence is built… not born.

And it’s built through small wins, structure, and doing hard things consistently.

If your child struggles with confidence, that doesn’t mean something is wrong.
It means they haven’t been taught how to build it yet.

That’s the work.

Quitting is easy.That’s why so many kids do it.When something gets hard…When they feel uncomfortable…When they’re not th...
05/12/2026

Quitting is easy.

That’s why so many kids do it.

When something gets hard…
When they feel uncomfortable…
When they’re not the best right away…

They quit.

Not because they’re lazy.
Because no one’s taught them how to push through it.

Confidence doesn’t come from doing what’s easy.
It comes from doing what’s hard… and finishing anyway.

That moment right before a child wants to quit?

That’s where growth happens.

That’s where discipline is built.
That’s where confidence starts.

And once they learn how to push through once…
everything else gets easier.

If your child needs help building this, we can help.

Happy Mother’s Day 🤍To the moms who are doing more than anyone sees…The early morningsThe after-school chaosThe reminder...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 🤍

To the moms who are doing more than anyone sees…

The early mornings
The after-school chaos
The reminders, the patience, the deep breaths

The way you show up—even on the hard days.

You are your child’s first teacher.

You’re the one teaching them:
How to be kind
How to be strong
How to keep going when things feel hard

We get to build on that.

Confidence.
Discipline.
Courage.

But it starts with you.

To every mom in our community—
we see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful to be part of your child’s journey.

Highlands Ranch parents… save this 👇If your kid is bouncing off the walls after school (3–6pm struggle is real), here ar...
05/09/2026

Highlands Ranch parents… save this 👇

If your kid is bouncing off the walls after school (3–6pm struggle is real), here are a few go-to spots in 80129:

• Redstone Park – space to run + playground
• Civic Green Park – great for younger kids
• Paintbrush Park – perfect for burning energy
• Highlands Ranch Mansion lawn – underrated and wide open
• Your backyard + 20 minutes of structured movement (seriously… it works)

Pro tip:
Unstructured energy turns into chaos.
Structured movement builds focus.

That 3–6pm window?
It’s where a lot of behavior battles start… or get solved.

Send this to a Highlands Ranch parent who needs a backup plan.

Discipline equals freedom.It sounds strict… but it’s actually the opposite.When kids have discipline:* Mornings are easi...
05/08/2026

Discipline equals freedom.

It sounds strict… but it’s actually the opposite.

When kids have discipline:

* Mornings are easier
* Homework gets done faster
* They listen the first time
* They feel more confident
* They trust themselves

Without discipline… everything feels harder.

More arguing.
More frustration.
More stress (for them and for you).

Discipline isn’t punishment.
It’s giving your child the tools to succeed.

And when they have those tools…
they don’t need constant reminders, corrections, or pressure.

That’s freedom.

If you want a calmer, more confident kid… this is where it starts.

“Just ignore it” doesn’t work.We hear this all the time:“Just ignore the bully.”Here’s the problem…That doesn’t teach yo...
05/06/2026

“Just ignore it” doesn’t work.

We hear this all the time:
“Just ignore the bully.”

Here’s the problem…
That doesn’t teach your child what to do.

Ignoring might work once.
But kids need real skills.

We teach kids:

* How to use their voice with confidence
* How to create distance
* How to recognize a situation early
* When to get help (and who to go to)
* And most importantly… how to carry themselves so they’re less likely to be targeted in the first place

Confidence changes how kids are treated.

This isn’t about turning kids into fighters.
It’s about helping them feel strong, capable, and prepared.

If this hits home, share it with another parent.

Things kids say vs what they actually mean 👇Caption:“I don’t want to go”= I’m uncomfortable and don’t know how to say it...
05/02/2026

Things kids say vs what they actually mean 👇

Caption:
“I don’t want to go”
= I’m uncomfortable and don’t know how to say it

“This is boring”
= This is hard and I don’t feel confident yet

“I’m tired”
= I don’t want to do something challenging

“I forgot”
= It wasn’t a priority

“I can’t do it”
= I don’t want to fail in front of people

Most kids aren’t being difficult.
They just don’t have the words yet.

Our job isn’t to react… it’s to teach.

Which one do you hear the most at home?

TESTING1 WEEK AWAYAre you ready?Caption:Testing is almost here.Students have been working all cycle to show:FocusDiscipl...
03/25/2026

TESTING
1 WEEK AWAY
Are you ready?

Caption:
Testing is almost here.

Students have been working all cycle to show:
Focus
Discipline
Respect
Skill

Next week they step on the mat and show what they’ve earned.

We can’t wait to see them shine.

Address

205 W County Line Road
Highlands Ranch, CO
80129

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 1pm
4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4:30pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17203443030

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