Welcome to Wexford ATA - a premier Taekwondo academy located in Wexford! Since opening our doors in 2013, we have been committed to providing a positive and friendly environment where students can thrive. Our academy offers hands-on experience in martial arts classes, fostering a strong community while building both physical and mental resilience.
Benefits of Training at Wexford ATA
Students at Wexford ATA gain a multitude of benefits, including:
- Improved coordination and balance
- Increased flexibility and functional strength
- Enhanced confidence and strong body language
- Skills in public speaking
All these skills are taught to students with training tailored to their skills levels and age. The martial arts classes help students work toward pushing past limitations and discover more personal achievements.
We instill skills in coordination, balance, flexibility, and functional strength while teaching confidence, strong body language, and public speaking.
Along with self-development, students gain self-defense skills, leadership skills, and self-esteem while engaging with specific martial arts classes they need to work on or are interested in.
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Wexford ATA works tirelessly for our students to learn the necessary skills for personal development through Taekwondo training. We ensure students are pushed to reach for their goals with full determination.
Our Dedicated Staff
At Wexford ATA, our team is more than just instructors - we’re mentors, motivators, and part of the community. We are able to help our students grow by having a young, energetic, relatable staff that provides exciting classes and are great role models for all of our students. Our dedicated staff brings energy, experience, and passion to every self-defense martial arts and Taekwondo class, helping students grow both on and off the mat. This includes many of our social events, with summer camps, Buddy Days, and Parent Nights Out. We know firsthand what it takes to push past challenges, and we’re here to guide, encourage, and train alongside you.
Meet some of our key instructors:
- Ms. Alyssa Danley: 4th Degree Black Belt, Head Instructor and co-owner of Wexford ATA. Ms. Alyssa Danley has been training in ATA Taekwondo since 2014, and assisting and teaching in classes since 2016. Ms. Danley started as the first white belt student at Wexford ATA with her sister, and is now a 4th Degree Black Belt, Head Instructor and co-owner of Wexford ATA.
- Mr. Colton Langer: 4th Degree Black Belt, Instructor, and co-owner of Wexford ATA. Mr. Colton Langer has been training in ATA Taekwondo since 2014, and assisting and teaching in classes since 2016. Mr. Langer is now a 4th Degree Black Belt, Instructor, and co-owner of Wexford ATA. He earned PA state champion in Weapons in 2017 and 2022, as well as reaching ATA Top 10 in Weapons in 2017.
- Ms. Emmalyn Blackburn: 3rd Degree Blackbelt, Staff Member, and Specialty Trainer at Wexford ATA. Ms. Emmalyn Blackburn has been training in ATA Taekwondo since 2018, and assisting and teaching in Taekwondo classes since 2021. Ms. Blackburn is now a 3rd Degree Blackbelt, Staff Member, and Specialty Trainer at Wexford ATA. In 2024, she earned State Champion in Creative Forms, Creative Weapons, Xtreme Forms, and Xtreme Weapons.
- Ms. Abby Grund: System Administrator for Wexford ATA. Ms. Abby Grund has been training in ATA Taekwondo since 2009. Abby is a certified instructor and is the system administrator for Wexford ATA.
Programs Offered
Wexford ATA offers Taekwondo classes to help with all our students’ needs. Our programs are split between kids classes: kids martial arts Tigers (4-7), kids Karate (7-13), and our adult and teens Taekwondo classes (13+).
Kids Martial Arts Programs
Our ATA Tigers program is the perfect introduction to martial arts for young students. Through fun, high-energy kids Taekwondo classes, they build confidence, coordination, and focus while learning the basics. Our kids martial arts program is designed to challenge and inspire students as they grow in both skill and mindset. The kids classes focus on self-discipline, goal-setting, and perseverance while reinforcing strong technique and self-defense skills.
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Teens & Adults Taekwondo Classes
Our Teens & Adults program is built for all experience levels, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills. The classes provide a balance of fitness, self-defense, and personal development, helping students build strength, flexibility, and confidence for adult and teens Taekwondo.
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Additional Programs
Wexford ATA has partnered with Steel City Martial Arts and their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts to bring BJJ to the North Hills!
We also offer Krav Maga classes. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has been taught to over 500 law enforcement agencies and thousands of civilians in the United States. The Krav Maga system is based on a simple and effective self-defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and real-life training scenarios.
The Journey of Wexford ATA
Wexford ATA has been running strong since our doors opened in 2013. Co-owners Alyssa Danley and Colton Langer were some of the first students to enter our doors. As we continued to grow in size and in community involvement, Alyssa and Colton continued on in their martial arts journeys as well. They began together as white belts at Wexford, rising up through the ranks to earn Taekwondo black belts while also helping as instructors. Then in 2023, they took over and became business partners and head instructors at Wexford.
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Testimonials
“Everyone is very supportive and positive. This program will change your life! It will make you more healthy, tone and give you a sense of confidence in yourself that will empower you personally and carry over to professional areas as well.
Join Us!
Bring a friend that you would like to train with. Space is limited.