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Rise Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Pflugerville, 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 (ages 7–18) — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule risewithmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-251-8088
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“None of the kids in the class knew English, but the instructors were so nice and gentle, they were teaching our kids discipline and English at the same time.”
“After only a month of classes, it was time for belt testing, and I had learned enough to move up to a higher belt.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re looking for a martial arts program that teaches more than just karate—one that instills life skills and a strong sense of community—this is the place to be.”
What students say
“Since the first class we can tell a huge difference in my son self esteem and confident!”
“If you’re looking for a martial arts program that teaches more than just karate—one that instills life skills and a strong sense of community—this is the place to be.”
“We focus on specific moves or sets of moves with each class, and I end each class with better form and technique than when I started.”
“None of the kids in the class knew English, but the instructors were so nice and gentle, they were teaching our kids discipline and English at the same time.”
“At Tiger Rock/Rise, it's obvious that the personal success of each child is their top priority.”
“None of the kids in the class knew English, but the instructors were so nice and gentle, they were teaching our kids discipline and English at the same time.”
From the reviews
I took my 4 year old son today for a free class and he had so much fun. He had two, instructors. One was a younger guy and the other instructor was an older gentlemen.
Most of the reviews for Rise are from parents who have kids in class, so I wanted to give my perspective as an adult taking classes with Rise. I started taking classes last month. I attended the first class for free. Everyone was welcoming, and the class jumped right into the lessons.
I’ve been coming here since I was 6. I absolutely love this place and grew up around the instructors. The staff is patient, caring and understanding. I’ve been taught by multiple Barkleys, and they’ve all been absolutely amazing.
My son has gone here for 2 months and he absolutely loves it. All the instructors are amazing and super helpful and I would recommend anyone here!
New to taekwondo? Start at Rise Martial Arts
Rise Martial Arts 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 Rise 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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