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Concho Valley Martial Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Angelo, Texas
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 6) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mytkdrox.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (325) 650-0486
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“★★★★★ Concho Valley Martial Arts, an ITF America Taekwondo school in San Angelo, has been a transformative experience for my son.”
“I highly recommend this dojang to anyone seeking comprehensive personal development that encompasses both self-defense techniques and character building.”
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“I highly recommend this dojang to anyone seeking comprehensive personal development that encompasses both self-defense techniques and character building.”
What students say
“Master Galindo is an incredible instructor who balances patience with firm accountability, ensuring each student not only learns techniques but also the core values of Taekwondo.”
“Master Galindo is an incredible instructor who balances patience with firm accountability, ensuring each student not only learns techniques but also the core values of Taekwondo.”
“My son has become more disciplined, fit, and confident, and these changes have carried over into his life at home and school.”
“Master Galindo is an incredible instructor who balances patience with firm accountability, ensuring each student not only learns techniques but also the core values of Taekwondo.”
“He has successfully cultivated discipline, strong ethical values, and self-control among all his students.”
From the reviews
By all accounts Mr. Gallindo is a five star instructor; in regards to knowledge and authenticity I don't believe any local school comes close. The classes are definitely traditional, authentic Taekwon-Do. I would suggest this school to anyone interested in learning the art.
★★★★★ Concho Valley Martial Arts, an ITF America Taekwondo school in San Angelo, has been a transformative experience for my son. Master Galindo is an incredible instructor who balances patience with firm accountability, ensuring each student not only learns techniques but also the core values of Taekwondo.
Master Galindo is an exceptionally knowledgeable and patient instructor who demonstrates outstanding teaching skills. He has successfully cultivated discipline, strong ethical values, and self-control among all his students.
Mr. Galindo takes Tae Kwon Do back to its roots. There is a long and colorful history associated with the art of Tae Kwon Do. He immerses the student in this history while teaching a valuable self defense tool that is needed in today's day and age.
New to taekwondo? Start at Concho Valley Martial Arts Center
Concho Valley Martial Arts Center 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 Concho Valley Martial Arts 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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