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Young Brothers Taekwondo
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Houston, Texas
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4) — 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule youngbrotherstaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (713) 666-6655
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Young Brothers Taekwondo is a wonderful establishment that has instilled discipline, strength, and confidence in my kids.”
“I also love the opportunity to practice with women's only class Tuesday afternoons.”
“Typical classes include warm-up, stretching, kicking practice, forms, and sparring.”
“His knowledge of Taekwondo as a traditional martial art as well as an Olympic competition sport are exceptional.”
“Benefits include increased fitness level, flexibility, coordination, self-defense and discipline.”
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“Benefits include increased fitness level, flexibility, coordination, self-defense and discipline.”
What students say
“Grandmaster Mark Giambi and Master Kim Giambi are excellent. Great training in the true taekwondo spirit and a real family atmosphere.”
“This is an excellent place for children and adults, and for beginners as well as very advanced martial artists.”
“The owners, the Giambi family, are such warm and caring people, and because of them, we have continued to encourage our children to learn this martial art.”
“They have experienced personal growth and a sense of accomplishment as they master new techniques and earn higher belt ranks.”
“My sons have shown improvement in their self-discipline, not just within the taekwondo studio, but also in their daily lives.”
“Master Giambi is highly respected, has awarded more than 2,000 black belts, and trained many competitors including national and Olympic champions.”
From the reviews
My sons and I have been practicing Taekwondo at Young Brothers Bellaire for the past 6 years. This is an excellent place for children and adults, and for beginners as well as very advanced martial artists. The owner is Grandmaster Mark Giambi, 9th degree black belt.
As an adult, I have been practicing Taekwondo at Young Brothers for many years. Benefits include increased fitness level, flexibility, coordination, self-defense and discipline. My two children have been at Young Brothers about 2 years. Classes teach them fitness, self-control and respect.
Master Giambi and Kim are AMAZING at Young Brothers Tae Kwondo! Our children have been taking lessons and training in this studio for more than 5 years. The training they have received is nothing short of fantastic!
Young Brothers Taekwondo on Bellaire has been a wonderful place for our children to grow up learning not only physical fitness though this type of martial art, but ALSO respect and courtesy towards adults, and discipline.
New to taekwondo? Start at Young Brothers Taekwondo
Young Brothers Taekwondo 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 Young Brothers 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 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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