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United Martial Arts Katy
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Katy, 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 — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule unitedmakaty.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (281) 579-2675
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going here one week before he turned 5, and his anniversary AND his birthday is next month and will be turning 9.”
“Their strength, stamina, and self-defense skills give ME peace of mind to know that I have made the right decision of putting them in the care of Master Santarose.”
Other martial arts here
“I love this form of karate that he teaches plus there is jujitsu and wrestling if one wanted to do that.”
“Great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school for kids.”
“Their strength, stamina, and self-defense skills give ME peace of mind to know that I have made the right decision of putting them in the care of Master Santarose.”
What students say
“Thank you Master Santarose for all your patients and love for the kids.”
“I have watched him teach all ages and athletic abilities, and his patience and level of detail when it comes to honing each student's craft, is remarkable.”
“I take part in their adult classes, where they balance fantastic, detailed instruction with patience and good humor.”
“My son absolutely adores the Taekwondo class led by Master Christopher Santarose!”
“Originally, I was looking into this for our son, but when we went for a trial class, Master Santarose convinced us to let our daughter try a class.”
“My young son attends regularly and I have been impressed with the Masters balance between patience, kindness, & firm discipline.”
From the reviews
The quality of instruction at United Martial Arts is unsurpassed. I’ve practiced Taekwondo for the better part of 15 years, and the last 2 have been with the Santarose brothers, who consistently do an EXCELLENT job.
Master Santarose is a top notch instructor and very dedicated to his craft. More importantly, he cares and places a lot of emphasis on his students' character development. My kids have been here for a few years now and it is amazing to see their and all the other kid's character growth.
Master Santarose really gives his all to his students. My young son attends regularly and I have been impressed with the Masters balance between patience, kindness, & firm discipline. It's fun to watch! I'd definitely recommend this studio.
My son trained at United Taekwondo for 6 years now. Master Christopher Santarose is an excellent instructor. He teaches not only martial arts, but also the discipline and values toward family and peers. The Master teaches students to respect their parents and peers.
New to taekwondo? Start at United Martial Arts Katy
United Martial Arts Katy 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 United Martial Arts Katy
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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