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Champions Tae Kwon DO Center
5 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in El Paso, Texas
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule championstaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 915-842-8305
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attended for more than a year, and her discipline, confidence, social skills, and physical condition have been positive impacted.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter has been coming here for many months now to their Hapkido class (of course taking a break for the COVID requirements).”
What students say
“I am incredibly pleased w/ these world-class instructors and I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for their kiddo to grow into a genuine champion.”
“Master Montalvo and Master Rydholm are top notch instructors and are great with children of all ages.”
“Masters Montalvo & Rydholm provided great leadership and the general environment provided by the center make us feel like family.”
“Champions Tae Kwon Do has been wonderful for my son and me. My son LOVES the Masters and the environment there.”
“The instructors Master Montalvo and Master Darrell are exceptional in both the art of Tae Kwon Do, teaching and demonstrating Respect for oneself, and discipline for oneself.”
“The instructors Master Montalvo and Master Darrell are exceptional in both the art of Tae Kwon Do, teaching and demonstrating Respect for oneself, and discipline for oneself.”
From the reviews
I'm a retired Army Officer trained in multiple martial arts who has experienced a very wide range of instructors and dojo cultures. After visiting many martial arts programs in El Paso, I decided on Champions for my 8-year-old and couldn't be more pleased.
Champions Taekwondo Center is an excellent place where your child can grow to be leader. Master Montalvo and Master Rydholm are fantastic at teaching, motivating, and sharing their genuine passion for authentic taekwondo.
My son started Taekwondo at Champions Tae Kwon Do Center in El Paso last year. Since he is only 4, I stay in the room until his class is over. It has been amazing to watch the instructors and, in particular, David Montalvo instruct the children.
My daughter has been coming here for many months now to their Hapkido class (of course taking a break for the COVID requirements). She loves it!! My husband and I like that she’s learning to defend and protect herself as a young woman. Master Montalvo is absolutely great with the kids!!
New to taekwondo? Start at Champions Tae Kwon DO Center
Champions Tae Kwon DO Center comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Champions Tae Kwon DO Center
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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