Fast Facts

• ATA International was founded by Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee in 1969.
• ATA is one of the largest martial arts organization in the world dedicated to teaching all members of the family.
• There are more than 200,000 active members in the organization worldwide.
• ATA’s world headquarters is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and has called the state capital home since 1977.  They opened their new state-of-the-art building in 2016.
• ATA International has licensed over 900 independently owned and operated martial arts locations, currently in operation in 27 countries.
• ATA offers curriculum programs for all ages and a variety of purposes including basic martial arts, self-defense, building life skills, bullying prevention and more.
• The H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden was established in 2007 in downtown Little Rock, AR and serves as a memorial to the work, dedication, and commitment of ATA founder, Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee.
• In 1995, the H.U. Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund was established and has since provided more than $1 million in scholarships.
• Each summer, the ATA Worlds event takes place with nearly 20,000 attendees from all over the globe for a week of training, testing and competition.  Additionally, ATA sanctions over 300 tournaments each year.  

 

ATA Leadership

• Sitting Grand Master In G.K. Lee is a 9th Degree Black Belt, and the Grand Master of ATA International.
• Neil Morton, is the Chief Executive Officer of ATA International and is responsible for all business operations of ATA.
• Mrs. Sun C. Lee, widow of Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee, is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for ATA and Chairman of the H.U. Lee Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program.

 

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