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La Porte TaeKwonDo
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in La Porte, 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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule laportetkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (713) 819-2406
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Barnhill’s teaching technique and patience with the Lil Warriors (4-5 yr old class) and with my daughter whose a kiddo with a physical disability in the adult class!”
“My entire family (ages 4-42) has trained with LaPorte Taekwondo.”
“Barnhill’s teaching technique and patience with the Lil Warriors (4-5 yr old class) and with my daughter whose a kiddo with a physical disability in the adult class!”
“You are going to feel like you got a good workout while increasing your skills in the various areas of Taekwondo- forms, board breaking, sparring, etc.”
“Barnhill keeps class fun for the kids in addition to teaching them self defense, respect, and self confidence.”
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“Barnhill keeps class fun for the kids in addition to teaching them self defense, respect, and self confidence.”
What students say
“He is an amazing instructor and knows how to work with all kids.”
“The discipline, the encouragement, the friendships; these things are making us better people and a better family.”
“Barnhill’s teaching technique and patience with the Lil Warriors (4-5 yr old class) and with my daughter whose a kiddo with a physical disability in the adult class!”
“La Porte TaeKwonDo is a great environment for your children and they will learn discipline and structure.”
“Also there are tournaments that you can attend to compete against other area locations, far an extra charge.”
“He is very knowledgeable, respectful, and has a great deal of patience when teaching.”
From the reviews
We’ve been attending La Porte TKD since it’s opening last Oct! And we just love Mr. Barnhill’s teaching technique and patience with the Lil Warriors (4-5 yr old class) and with my daughter whose a kiddo with a physical disability in the adult class!!
If you stumble upon LaPorte Taekwondo you hit the jackpot! My entire family (ages 4-42) has trained with LaPorte Taekwondo. Mr. Barnhill is an incredible teacher! He helped prepare us for testing, demos, tournaments and instructor trainings. He loves martial arts and is a student of the craft.
I honestly love this place/environment because I’m happily able to call it my second home because how an amazing job Mr. Barnhill runs his organization/business by himself which not everyone can do.
La Porte Taekwondo 🥋 has been by far the best decision my Husband and I had made by putting both our kiddos in Mr. Barnhill’s school !! He is an amazing instructor and knows how to work with all kids. Mr. Barnhill has a special gift and loves to help our kids succeed every 9 weeks !
New to taekwondo? Start at La Porte TaeKwonDo
La Porte TaeKwonDo 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 La Porte TaeKwonDo
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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