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Central Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Dallas, Texas
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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- Website & schedule centralmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 972-373-4774
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Everyone here is fantastic, my two children, ages 4 and 6, are learning so many skills, discipline, building confidence and making new friends.”
“Everyone here is fantastic, my two children, ages 4 and 6, are learning so many skills, discipline, building confidence and making new friends.”
“TK and Ohm teach everything well and usually end the class with light sparring.”
Other martial arts here
“Used to do mma then focused on grappling for a while so coming back to striking was nice especially with teachers like this.”
What students say
“They encourage light sparring as opposed to hard sparring unless you’re gonna be in a tournament which is just great coaching.”
“My 6 and 9 year old daughters have been training here for about a year and we LOVE the CMA family!”
“Always impressed with their ability to break down the lessons and techniques to a multitude of age groups.”
“In both my children, I’ve seen increased confidence, improved discipline and listening, and of course flexibility and strength.”
“They encourage light sparring as opposed to hard sparring unless you’re gonna be in a tournament which is just great coaching.”
“The most important thing is he loves his classes and every day checks if we are going there or no😂🤣 it worth the money and time definitely.”
From the reviews
I cannot say enough good things about Central Martial Arts, the instructors and owners. The system of teaching is so much fun for kids and adults alike. And I truly believe that they care about our family. My children and I have both learned so much from them. They have truly made a difference in our lives !
Amazing studio and staffs! The martial arts instructor team are experts at both their skills and teaching. I've seen big improvements in my son after training there 10 months!
Central Martial Arts is truly exceptional! Every class starts right on time and is so well-structured that kids stay engaged, focused, and excited from start to finish.
Great Muay Thai place. Haven’t worked clinching yet but that’s almost definitely because I haven’t gone enough. Used to do mma then focused on grappling for a while so coming back to striking was nice especially with teachers like this. TK and Ohm teach everything well and usually end the class with light sparring.
New to taekwondo? Start at Central Martial Arts
Central Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Central Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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