Business Details
35 Years
experience
Premier Martial Arts Training in Council Bluffs for All Ages
Sanders ATA Martial Arts has been empowering families in Council Bluffs since 1991 through comprehensive martial arts training for all ages. Our certified instructors, including Chief Master Shane Sanders with over 35 years of experience, specialize in Songahm Taekwondo, Krav Maga, and fitness kickboxing. We focus on developing life skills such as self-discipline, confidence, and leadership while providing practical self-defense techniques. Our age-specific programs for children aged 4-12 and adults emphasize physical fitness, mental focus, and character development. With a low student-to-instructor ratio, we ensure personalized attention and safe, structured learning environments.Our curriculum includes nationally recognized ATA Tigers and Karate for Kids programs, Warrior X-Fit kickboxing for cardiovascular health, and Krav Maga for real-world self-defense scenarios. We prioritize community engagement through family classes, summer camps, and themed events that make martial arts accessible and enjoyable. Our commitment to quality is backed by global ATA certification and specialized training in child safety programs. Whether pursuing traditional martial arts or modern fitness goals, we provide the tools for students to achieve black belt excellence.
Services
Kids Martial Arts
Adult Martial Arts
Fitness Kickboxing
Krav Maga
ATA Tigers
Karate for Kids
Warrior X-Fit Kickboxing
Safety Net Kids Program
Leadership Training
Self-Defense
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with decades of combined experience
- Low student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention
- Age-specific programs for children and adults
- No long-term contracts required for enrollment
- Family-friendly environment with community-building events
Associations and certifications
- ATA Martial Arts International
- Warrior Krav Maga
- Warrior X-Fit Kickboxing
What people say
Enjoy practicing
Boost confidence
Love to remind
Patient instructors
Family-friendly
Services
Kids Martial Arts
Structured programs for children aged 4-12 focusing on life skills development through martial arts. Our ATA Tigers (ages 4-6) and Karate for Kids (ages 7-12) curricula teach self-discipline, confidence, and respect while improving physical coordination. Classes incorporate goal-setting through belt-ranking systems and emphasize non-violent conflict resolution. Certified instructors adapt techniques to match developmental stages, ensuring safe, progressive skill acquisition.
Krav Maga
Real-world self-defense system developed for military and law enforcement. This practical training prepares students to handle physical threats through instinctive movements and gross motor skills. Classes cover defenses against punches, chokes, weapon attacks, and multiple assailants while incorporating physical conditioning. The program emphasizes quick threat neutralization and situational awareness for personal safety in modern environments.
Fitness Kickboxing
High-energy workout combining martial arts techniques with cardiovascular exercise. Warrior X-Fit program offers group classes and online video training featuring strength training and cardio combinations. Sessions improve coordination, build muscle tone, and enhance cardiovascular health through dynamic, ever-changing routines designed to maintain engagement and track progress toward fitness goals.
Adult Martial Arts
Traditional Songahm Taekwondo instruction for adults focusing on physical fitness and mental discipline. Classes improve flexibility, reduce stress, and develop self-defense capabilities through structured belt progression. The program accommodates all fitness levels, with techniques that enhance body awareness and coordination while maintaining traditional martial arts values and philosophies.
Safety Net Kids Program
Specialized child safety curriculum teaching abuse prevention and personal boundaries. Certified instructors deliver age-appropriate lessons on recognizing unsafe situations, setting personal limits, and seeking help when needed. The program empowers children with confidence-building techniques while maintaining a supportive learning environment focused on emotional and physical safety.
People
Chief Master Shane Sanders
8th Degree Black Belt
Chief Master Shane Sanders has practiced Songahm Taekwondo since 1986, achieving ATA World Championship titles and training in Korea with Grand Master. He specializes in martial arts instruction for diverse age groups and abilities, including special needs students, and leads a team of certified instructors.
Questions
Are martial arts classes safe for children?
Yes, we maintain a low student-to-instructor ratio with certified instructors ensuring supervised, age-appropriate training environments.
Do martial arts programs actually help with child behavior?
Our curriculum specifically develops self-discipline, respect, and confidence through structured goal-setting and positive reinforcement techniques.
What martial arts styles do you offer for adults?
We provide Songahm Taekwondo, Krav Maga for self-defense, and Warrior X-Fit kickboxing for cardiovascular fitness.
What is the minimum age for enrollment?
Children can start as young as 4 years old in our age-specific ATA Tigers program.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No, we offer flexible enrollment with no mandatory long-term commitments.
Are family classes available?
Yes, we offer family training sessions where parents and children can learn martial arts together in our inclusive environment.
