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Palmisano's Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in College Station, Texas
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atapma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 979-777-5574
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The classes are well-structured and cater to all skill levels, ensuring that everyone can progress at their own pace, both kids and adults.”
“We have 3 children there, ages 6, 9, and 13 and they love the training.”
“Richards has given many private lessons to my daughter.”
“Each class offers an energetic warm up, skill development, self defense tactics and preparation, and progression towards goals.”
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“Each class offers an energetic warm up, skill development, self defense tactics and preparation, and progression towards goals.”
What students say
“Excellent instructors and a fun place to learn a new skill.”
“The Palmisanos have made their school a safe, welcoming, and very family-friendly environment.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, creating an environment that fosters both learning and personal growth.”
“One of my children is not very athletic, but has taken to Taekwondo very well and is drawn to the mental challenge of forms and routines.”
“My children have never had behavior issues and respect has been drilled into them since birth, but Palmisano's Martial Arts has made them better leaders and much more confident.”
“Palmisano’s ATA has helped our boys develop their ability to set and achieve goals and helped them to learn from both success and failure.”
From the reviews
My boys started at Palmisano's reluctantly. It did not take long for them to LOVE IT!! One of my children is not very athletic, but has taken to Taekwondo very well and is drawn to the mental challenge of forms and routines. My other child is finding that as he pushes himself harder, the results are greater.
I recommend this school to everyone. They are not just a business, but a family. Master and Mrs. P, as well as, their other instructors actually care about the students. They work hard, but in a caring manner. No yelling at their students like some schools.
Palmisano's Martial Arts is an amazing school with instructors who genuinely care about each and every student. They teach respect, honesty, perseverance, discipline, and they do so in a loving way. I cannot say enough good things about the school and the owners.
I love the positive atmosphere. You literally can feel the energy as soon as you enter. The Palmisano's, and all of the instructors are amazing, they all are encouraging wit a can do, you got it attitude, and share not only their skills and teachings of martial arts, but life lessons as well.
New to taekwondo? Start at Palmisano's Martial Arts
Palmisano's Martial Arts 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 Palmisano's Martial Arts
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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