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Championship Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Austin, Texas
Part of Championship Martial Arts
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 — 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 martialartsatx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 770-1379
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Miss Shalene and Master Locket are exceptional instructors who are not only skilled in their craft but also incredibly patient and encouraging with the kids.”
“It's a great place for kids and adults to build confidence, learn self-defense, and develop discipline.”
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“It's a great place for kids and adults to build confidence, learn self-defense, and develop discipline.”
What students say
“Master Lockett and Miss Shalene are amazing, they genuinely care about the students and it really shows.”
“As an adult learning martial arts for the first time (and with 0 interest/experience in sports otherwise), I can vouch for United States Taekwondo.”
“He just earned his yellow belt this week and he's calling all of his family members to tell them.”
“He took a liking to martial arts and to see him put so much interest and passion in the techniques he's learning puts the biggest smile on my heart.”
“He's never been in sports or athletics but truly enjoys his classes and his instructors who are so great with children.”
“Miss Shalene and Master Locket are exceptional instructors who are not only skilled in their craft but also incredibly patient and encouraging with the kids.”
From the reviews
Best thing I ever did for my son was to put him in United States Taekwondo. He took a liking to martial arts and to see him put so much interest and passion in the techniques he's learning puts the biggest smile on my heart.
US Taekwondo is an excellent experience. I enrolled my son a year ago, and he was instantly engaged and passionate. Master Lockett has the heart of a teacher and easily aligns his instruction to the student's level.
My boys started going from March and we have seen them continue to do great things. Ms. Shalene is very patient with my boys and she is just an amazing instructor.
Master Lockett is amazing! He' is knowledgeable and patient with my kids. Even for beginners, the classes are challenging and fun. There is an emphasis on self-discipline, respect, and goal-setting that helps my kids outside of class.
New to taekwondo? Start at Championship Martial Arts
Championship Martial Arts 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 Championship 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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