About Our School
Welcome to ATA Steele Creek where we pride ourselves in not only teaching traditional Martial Arts but influencing our students in a positive manner to create a better future. Our main focus is not only the development of martial arts in our students but their character as well. We help to influence our students to become the best martial artist and person they can be. Call us today to see how we can influence you and your family.
Instructor/Owner
Many years ago, we decided to take over ownership of ATA Martial Arts in the Steele Creek area and transform this school into one of the best martial art schools in the Charlotte area under my direct guidance and leadership. Today, we call this school ATA Steele Creek. My name is Michael Esposito and I am the Chief Instructor of ATA Steele Creek. Here at ATA Steele Creek we pride ourselves in teaching authentic, traditional martial arts. Along with many years of military service and martial arts, we have created a safe, disciplined, and respectful environment for all of our students of any ages to learn traditional and effective martial arts.
At ATA Steele Creek we teach traditional TaeKwonDo and effective Krav Maga while instilling great characteristics into our students to make our community a better place. All of our classes are separated by rank and age to make sure all of our students get the best quality training that we have to offer.
I started my martial arts journey at the age of 13 years old. After many years of teaching and training I decided to serve my country on a greater level by enlisting in the U.S. Army. After my duties in the military came to an end I decided my passion was to pass along all of my knowledge to future generations while instilling discipline, respect, honor, courage, and integrity into my students to make our community stronger. I firmly believe to be an extremely effective instructor I need to continue my own training as a student. I am not only on my way up in the ranks in TaeKwonDo but I also have an extensive background in Boxing and I am currently an instructor in Muay Thai which we offer in private lessons. At our academy we continue to hold our motto to our hearts: No excuses! Lead from the front!!!
Come check out our state of the art school where we offer TaeKwonDo classes for all ages, Krav Maga for our adults, and Boxing/Thai Boxing private lessons for all ages. Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and eager to influence many members of our community for the better. “Creating tomorrow’s leaders, one Black Belt at a time!”
Why Choose ATA Steele Creek?
Some of the Best Instructors in the State
Not only do our instructors have an extensive background in Martial Arts but we are still students ourselves. We are CPR and instructor certified with the ATA (American TaeKwon Do association). Our instructors are knowledgeable, patient, respectful, and eager! We are always learning. We are always adapting. We are always student’s.
An Amazing Atmosphere!
We believe at ATA Steele Creek that all of our students and their families are our family. Everyone at our school treats each other with respect, kindness, and courtesy. We have created an amazing community and atmosphere at ATA Steele Creek where parent’s, children, and extended family will always feel welcome. Our school is inviting, clean, friendly, and located in the heart of Steele Creek (River Gate Shopping Center)!
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