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Texas Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Austin, Texas
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 →
Plan your first class
- 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 utexastaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7.00–9.00 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7.00–9.00 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12.00–2.00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Texas Taekwondo club at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the best olympic style collegiate sparring programs.”
“Of course, this might not seem as important to the "kiddos", but after graduating and tackling the real world,but how you deal with pressure is FUNDAMENTAL.”
What students say
“As a beginner, I joined the organization with the prospect of staying fit, and I was pleased to discover how vibrant the community is both in and out of classes.”
“This club at the University of Texas at Austin has everything-- a strong community, volunteering opportunities, and competitive pathways for any level of taekwondo athlete.”
“The classes and workouts offered are of very high quality as the coaching staff works their hardest to make sure that you are learning a lot of technique while having a lot of fun!”
“I am so thankful to have the opportunity to compete on a national level and learn from some of the best athletes and coaches in the country.”
“Without TX TKD in college I wouldn't have had great friends I respected in my life and look up to, nor understood how strong I could truly be.”
From the reviews
An inclusive group of people that makes a large university like UT Austin feel a lot more intimate. Whether you're looking to try something new, or would like to become more competitive in the martial art, Texas Taekwondo is the place for you!
Texas Taekwondo is not just another Martial Arts group that shows you how to throw your leg up. TX TKD is THE group with long lasting benefits of facing pressures head on and bettering yourself with a family to support you.
Highly recommend this organization if you are interested in doing Taekwondo at the University of Texas at Austin. No experience is required, but there is a supportive and knowledgeable community that welcomes people of all backgrounds and skill levels.
The Texas Taekwondo club at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the best olympic style collegiate sparring programs. It has a great community of coaches and students that offer incredible training programs for individuals with any type of experience.
New to taekwondo? Start at Texas Taekwondo
Texas Taekwondo 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 Texas 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. 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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