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Your Black Belt is just the baseline.
The ATA Legacy Program is the instructor certification
track designed to take you from Martial Artist to Master.
You’ve put in the sweat, learned the forms, and earned your ranks, but along the way, you begin to grow beyond just yourself. As you continue climbing as a student, you also start guiding others, developing as both practitioner and instructor. Climbing the mountain isn’t just about reaching the top, it’s learning to lead others along the way.
The Vision: More Than Martial Arts
Eternal Grand Master H. U. Lee envisioned creating a definitive pathway for every ATA Martial Artist to succeed in life.
Whether your ultimate goal is to become a lawyer, a doctor, a CEO, or a professional Master Instructor of Songahm Taekwondo, this program is the crucible for cultivating the elite leadership qualities needed to create a lasting legacy. We have seen throughout history that every great leader leaves an echo behind them.
What You Will Learn
The Legacy Academy goes beyond physical repetition. We deconstruct the art, teaching you the psychology, biomechanics, and how to teach Songahm Taekwondo.
✓ Technical Mastery (Songahm & ATA Weapons Curriculum):
Move beyond knowing what the movement is, to understanding why it works. Dive deep into advanced biomechanics and elite weapons training.
✓ Command Presence (Classroom Structure):
Learn how to hold attention, manage group dynamics, and create a safe, highly efficient environment for students of all ages.
✓ The Psychology of Teaching (Creative Teaching Methods):
Master the ability to break down complex problems and communicate them clearly to different personality types and learning styles.
✓ Real-World Leadership (Life Skill & Managerial Development):
Acquire the managerial skills, character development, and operational knowledge to assist in the expansion of Songahm Taekwondo—or apply them directly to your civilian career.
ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT
THE ATA LEGACY PROGRAM TODAY!
ERICA'S STORY
“The Legacy Program helps you to become an instructor, helps you find your voice, and helps you find confidence in yourself.”
JACKSON'S STORY
“You become proud of all the kids and how
far they've come, and you really grow
connections to all your students.”
ZOEY'S STORY
“It's a really good program. You learn a ton
of different life skills. You'll grow, not just
as a martial artist, but as a person too.”
Kaycee'S STORY
“You're going to grow as a person and even if it's not something you do for the rest of your life, you are going to look back and be proud of yourself.”
KEVIN'S STORY
“Being in the Legacy Program has helped me carve a way of being a better instructor through character building, quality instruction, and teaching.”
Lillian's STORY
“I wanted to be involved with a community and really help out younger students in doing taekwondo, and I really wanted to help them get better and grow as students.”
JAMES' STORY
“All of the quadrants, the ten class management skills, all helped me become a better instructor and helped me understand the students more.”
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS
IMPROVE TAEKWONDO SKILLS
ATTEND SPECIAL EVENTS
REINFORCE VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS
SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL
THINKING ABILITIES
LEARN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES