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Maximum Martial Arts University
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Las Cruces, New Mexico
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule maximumuniversity.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (575) 524-3185
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids love their program and look forward to attending each week :) highly recommended for anyone:) I even attended the women’s self defense class once and it was the best!”
“My kids love their program and look forward to attending each week :) highly recommended for anyone:) I even attended the women’s self defense class once and it was the best!”
“My kids love their program and look forward to attending each week :) highly recommended for anyone:) I even attended the women’s self defense class once and it was the best!”
Other martial arts here
“I have been attending the kickboxing classes off and on for about 6 years now.”
“My kids love their program and look forward to attending each week :) highly recommended for anyone:) I even attended the women’s self defense class once and it was the best!”
What students say
“I started training when I was 7 years old when he was one of the younger instructors in my school and I have seen him grow into one of the most knowledgeable instructors around.”
“The dojo is a welcoming, diverse community where my children have gained confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills.”
“His dedication to his family, both at home and in his school, is apparent and makes all the difference in creating an amazing learning environment.”
“My kids love their program and look forward to attending each week :) highly recommended for anyone:) I even attended the women’s self defense class once and it was the best!”
“Master Castillo and his fellow instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, disciplined, and know how to lead their students towards excellence.”
“There's also a changing table in the restroom and they're very clean.”
From the reviews
I absolutely love Maximum Martial Arts Center! Master Castillo and his fellow instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, disciplined, and know how to lead their students towards excellence.
As a parent with kids at Maximum Martial Arts, I can’t recommend Master Castillo and his team enough. The dojo is a welcoming, diverse community where my children have gained confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills.
Great environment for our kids and they’re learning so much more than Tae Kwon Do. We love Maximum!
Both of my sons attend Maximum Martial Arts, and I could not be more impressed with the environment Master Castillo and his team have created. From day one, I’ve seen my boys grow in confidence, discipline, and respect—not only for martial arts, but for themselves and others.
New to taekwondo? Start at Maximum Martial Arts University
Maximum Martial Arts University 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 Maximum Martial Arts University
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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