Crestview ATA Martial Arts
Ages 4-6
ATA Tigers
Our youngest students build a strong foundation in courtesy, respect, and discipline through age-appropriate Taekwondo activities — in a fun, safe environment designed specifically for little ones ages 4-6.
Building confident leaders since 1992. Programs for ages 4 through adult — no experience needed.
Every student. Every goal. Every belt. We're here every step of the way.
Crestview ATA Martial Arts has been empowering Crestview families through Songahm Taekwondo since 1992, offering structured programs for ages 4 through adult in a 5,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility on S Ferdon Blvd. As part of the ATA — the world's largest martial arts organization with over 1 million students trained since 1969 — Crestview ATA combines a proven curriculum with deeply personal instruction that builds confidence, discipline, and real-world self-defense skills.
Owner & Head Instructor · 8th Degree Black Belt
Chief Master Darrin Palmer began his martial arts journey as a child, earning his way to an 8th Degree Black Belt and founding the Crestview location in 1992 with a mission to empower individuals of all ages through the transformative power of martial arts. Over three decades later, he oversees five ATA schools across Northwest Florida, personally mentoring instructors and students at each location. His teaching philosophy centers on the belief that martial arts is a road map to confidence, leadership, and a better life.
We don't just teach Taekwondo — we build better people.
Students earn every belt by demonstrating real technique — we don't hand out ranks. With a 4.9-star Google rating and 34 years in Crestview, our standards speak for themselves.
From young kids to adults, complete beginners to returning martial artists — everyone feels at home at Crestview ATA Martial Arts. This is a family, not just a gym.
Parents and students report improvements in focus, confidence, and discipline within the first 30–60 days. Our structured curriculum ensures every student progresses at every level.
Something for everyone — from toddlers to adults, beginners to competitors.
Our youngest students build a strong foundation in courtesy, respect, and discipline through age-appropriate Taekwondo activities — in a fun, safe environment designed specifically for little ones ages 4-6.
The ATA's flagship kids program builds positive mental attitude, high goal-setting skills, and unshakeable confidence — while teaching real Taekwondo techniques through the proven Songahm belt system.
High-intensity fitness combined with real self-defense strategies that apply in today's world — the ATA adult program develops you mentally and physically and is the perfect alternative to a boring gym routine.
Three easy steps to your first class — no experience required.
Click the button below or call us at (850) 682-2821 to reserve your free intro session at a time that works for you.
Arrive in comfortable workout clothes. We'll give you a tour, introduce you to the team, and guide you through your first class.
If you love it — and you will — we'll find the perfect program and membership that fits your goals, schedule, and budget.
No commitment. No experience needed. Just show up.
Rated 4.9 from 33+ reviews on Google
"Crestview ATA has been the most awesome experience for my grandson! He has grown and matured into a very respectable young man (8 years old) as a result of the wonderful, caring and knowledgeable instructors in the art of Tae Kwon Do."
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"Crestview ATA is wonderful! My daughter can't wait for class every day and really enjoys the classes and all of her instructors. They treat you like family, that's for sure! The school's schedule enables flexibility for busy families."
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"ATA Martial Arts is awesome. The people there are very knowledgeable and the instructors are fantastic. The environment gives off positivity. One of the many ways this place can be described is Life Changing."
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"I love Crestview ATA because you learn how to defend yourself. The instructors really care about the kids: build self confidence, teach respect, discipline, honesty, self control. What I love most is that at the end of class I know I got plenty of exercise."
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"I went for the trial class and I love it. The class is really fun, the instructors are super friendly and they really teach TKD. They encourage principles in everybody that attends. If you have a kid or are an adult I recommend this school 100%."
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