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Ed's Tae Kwon Do

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Brownsville, Texas

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule edstaekwondo.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 956-544-4003

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9 pm
Thursday 4:30–9 pm
Friday 4:30–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Ed's Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 12 mentions

“Very happy to take my kids to Master Ed's Martial Arts , great Master, awesome dedication on every student,,, awesome staff.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Ed's Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 6 mentions

“A very positive challenging knowledgeable master that knows how to train with respect, and discipline thank you master Ed I enjoy your school liza lozano”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Master Ed relates to kids of ALL ages well.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“He is family oriented and teaches kids discipline, how to follow directions, strength and stamina.”

competition & tournament success 7 mentions

“Our son also participated in several competitions and earned trophies and medals.”

certified & recognized school 17 mentions

“I had the Honor of finally meeting Master Ed today when he stopped by Brownsville Toyota with his sons to look at our inventory.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“A very positive challenging knowledgeable master that knows how to train with respect, and discipline thank you master Ed I enjoy your school liza lozano”

From the reviews

My husband and I have been taking our kids Javi & Jessica to Master Ed's Taekwondo for one year! They have three coaches with black belt extensive experience and the best of the best Master Ed. They offer their students ongoing support and encouragement.

★★★★★ — Esmeralda, Jun 2018

I had the Honor of finally meeting Master Ed today when he stopped by Brownsville Toyota with his sons to look at our inventory. We did not have what his son was looking for but I appreciated the opportunity that they considered doing Business with us.

★★★★★ — Robert, Aug 2017

Very happy to take my kids to Master Ed's Martial Arts , great Master, awesome dedication on every student,,, awesome staff...

★★★★★ — Cesar, Jun 2018

My daughter has been with Master Ed Arriaga for 3 years We have nothing but great things to say. Master Ed and his sons have truly been a blessing they have been super patient with my daughter and have helped her grow and learn to love the sport of Taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Gladys, Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Ed's Tae Kwon Do

Ed's Tae Kwon Do 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Ed's Tae Kwon Do

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Ed's Tae Kwon Do

3271 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX78526

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