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Professional Black Belt Academy - McKinney
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in McKinney, Texas
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mckinney.problackbelt.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (214) 856-4044
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have 2 kids (8 and 11) that have been attending for about 10 months, they still can’t wait to go to classes 3 days a week!”
“The class structure is well-balanced, combining strength training, technique drills, and real-world self-defense applications.”
“He has to overcome adversity to earn his stripe and pass his belt tests.”
Other martial arts here
“Highly recommend PBA McKinney if you are thinking about enrolling your kiddo in Karate!”
“The class structure is well-balanced, combining strength training, technique drills, and real-world self-defense applications.”
What students say
“Mr Simon Bockler is an amazing and incredible instructor that makes leadership skills and fun the upmost importance in his students taekwondo experience.”
“The instructors are welcoming and professional, creating a safe environment for kids to learn and grow.”
“I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their skills, stay active, and be part of a supportive and motivating community.”
“And would refer anyone who is looking for a school your child can grow and develop various Martial art forms and technique, as well as character building.”
“This has done wonders for my daughter, who has suffered with confidence issues especially in sports.”
“The facility is clean and well-equipped, with flexible class schedules and good prices.”
From the reviews
We love this place! My boys learn so much more than just martial arts. The perseverance and respect that they are learning to have on the mat, is carrying over to our home as well! Best decision we’ve ever mafe!
My son started at Professional Black Belt Academy-McKinney in July with their Summer Camp program. I was impressed with the structure and organization of the schedule and activities-as a mom..
My son has been attending professional Black belt Academy for around 2 months, and it’s been exceptional. The instructors are welcoming and professional, creating a safe environment for kids to learn and grow. They’re skilled martial artists and great educators, making classes fun while teaching discipline and respect.
This has done wonders for my daughter, who has suffered with confidence issues especially in sports. Within a month we could see the difference and could tell she believed in herself. As a coach and parent I love seeing the growth and maturation journey that my daughter is on.
New to taekwondo? Start at Professional Black Belt Academy - McKinney
Professional Black Belt Academy - McKinney 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 Professional Black Belt Academy - McKinney
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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