Thomas’ ATA Black Belt Academy is not just another martial arts school to me and my daughter Bailey.  It has become our extended family.  Three years into this journey, we have made many new friends in class and all over the country during our travels

During my ten years as a martial artist, instructor, and school owner, I have yet to meet a group of martial arts instructors as knowledgeable and professional as the Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts staff. Senior Master Thomas is not just an expert martial artist, he is an outstand instructor and leader as well.  He has carefully chosen and developed a remarkable set of instructors I am proud to call colleagues.  If your goal for yourself or your children is to grow and achieve success as a total person -- physically, mentally, and spiritually -- you need to be training at Changing Lives.

Craig W.
4th Degree
Owner/Chief Instructor
Spotsylvania Black Belt Academy

My son is a Black Belt candidate. We enrolled our son at ATA Princess Anne two years ago. He was a shy, strong willed and also a very unconfident child. He also had problems with self control and self discipline. After observing his first class with