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Elevate Martial Arts Murphy
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Murphy, 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elevatetkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (972) 422-4848
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–8:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Hornbuckle is an awesome teacher and ATA is a good place for kids to learn confidence, leadership and positive personal behavior.”
Other martial arts here
“I would highly recommend this place to parents who want their kids to enjoy learning Karate.”
What students say
“He has a unique ability to connect with students of all ages and skill levels, making them feel confident and motivated.”
“Our family has been attending Murphy ATA for taekwondo, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience.”
“They give thorough instruction and really help the students progress in their form, technique and confidence as they move up through the different belt levels.”
“My daughter and I love Murphy ATA.”
“Master Hornbuckle is an awesome teacher and ATA is a good place for kids to learn confidence, leadership and positive personal behavior.”
From the reviews
Our family has been attending Murphy ATA for taekwondo, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Master Hornbuckle, Mr. Rogers, and Ms. Vo are exceptional instructors who go above and beyond to ensure every student succeeds.
Great place to train. Really god for young children to learn discipline and body control. Found it useful training for my son, and improved his baseball skills becasue he understood his body movements better. Fun training for adults as well. I was in the best shape I've ever been in when I was competing regularly.
We love Murphy ATA! The classes are very structured and organized, and the staff is friendly and helpful. They give thorough instruction and really help the students progress in their form, technique and confidence as they move up through the different belt levels.
This is a great Taekwondo school. Master Hornbuckle and his staff truly care about each and every student. The entire team of instructors work very hard to assure that every student is preparing and practicing this martial art form to the best of their personal abilities, safely and efficiently.
New to taekwondo? Start at Elevate Martial Arts Murphy
Elevate Martial Arts Murphy 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 Elevate Martial Arts Murphy
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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