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Excel Academy of Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Hurst, 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule excelacademytkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 455-1626
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:45 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He meets kids where they are and allows them to grow at their own pace, yet pushes them to be the best they can each class, which has made such a difference for our family.”
“Master Valdez and his team are gifted in teaching martial arts and training you to get to where you need to be in self-defense and as a person.”
“You can tell that he, unlike the ATA, is more concerned with a child’s progress than collecting the belt test fee.”
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“Master Valdez and his team are gifted in teaching martial arts and training you to get to where you need to be in self-defense and as a person.”
What students say
“So blessed to have finally found a real studio who values this beautiful martial art and gives amazing instruction.”
“I have been going there for a short time thus far, and from the beginning Master Valdez, and his students have been welcoming and generous to a returning student of Tae Kwon Do.”
“I have been going there for a short time thus far, and from the beginning Master Valdez, and his students have been welcoming and generous to a returning student of Tae Kwon Do.”
“I've lost weight and have enjoyed sparring with all levels of fighting talents, from the beginner to the unbelievably skilled.”
“I remember when I called master Valdez and asked him if He can help my son to be calm, more focus, and more confident.”
“I have been going there for a short time thus far, and from the beginning Master Valdez, and his students have been welcoming and generous to a returning student of Tae Kwon Do.”
From the reviews
The miracles maker Master Valdez is the miracles maker, my son was a crying boy, who keeps screaming and running everywhere. I remember when I called master Valdez and asked him if He can help my son to be calm, more focus, and more confident. He said that I can see the difference in few weeks.
The absolute best studio there is. Master Valdez brings out the best in kids. The classes are wonderful, the instruction is clear and well taught! The parents are friendly and the atmosphere is very pro-kid! We were very welcomed and love being there! I highly recommend visiting this studio before you join elsewhere.
Excel Academy is the best martial arts school in the Metroplex and is run by Master Valdez, a dedicated and talented instructor. I have two children, 4 and 6, that both take TKD at Excel and I couldn't be happier. Since joining they have both seen dramatic improvements and have shown remarkable confidence.
I don’t know where to start. I never had a clue especially with two young kids and the need to find a way to allow them to channel their energy. I took my children to a different Taekwando academy and saw very little to absolutely no progress with what they were learning.
New to taekwondo? Start at Excel Academy of Tae Kwon Do
Excel Academy of 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Excel Academy of 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.
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