We teach traditional Tae Kwon Do and practical self-defense for children and adults at nearly any age or ability level.

We offer:

• Professional Instruction
• Affordable Tuition
• No Contracts
• No Required "Program" Enrollments
• No Belt Testing or Rank Promotion Fees
• Excellent Curriculum

Whether you're looking for improved confidence and attitude, or you want to learn self-defense, or you're just looking to get in shape, Texas Martial Arts has something to offer for everyone!

Martial Arts training is beneficial because it improves confidence, concentration and focus.  It provides excellent exercise and stress relief.  It promotes courtesy, discipline and self-control, and prepares the practitioner for self defense.  

The Martial Arts have been portrayed in movies and on television as aggressive and violent methods of fighting.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.  There's so much more to the Martial Arts than just the physical fighting aspects shown in the media.  Our training is not just a hobby; it's a way to realize your full potential through concentrated study and application -- both physical and mental.  Martial Arts training is for everyone -- you don't have to be a great athlete to get started, but through the study of the Martial Arts, you will develop life skills that will help you achieve your personal goals, and have a positive impact on every aspect of your daily life.

The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do are: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit. 

Tae Kwon Do (TKD) is a Korean Martial Art, organized and perfected by General Choi Hong Hi in the 1950's.  It was developed from a combination of several arts, including the ancient Korean art of Hwa Rang Do and the Okinawan/Japanese art of Karate.  Today, it is the national sport of South Korea, and is an Olympic medal event as well.  Based on the Theory of Power, TKD is the scientific use of the body to maximize its effectiveness.  There is no other Martial Art that can match TKD in power and technique.  

Our TKD course covers the patterns and step sparring necessary to advance in the traditional belt rank system.  We use free sparring, bag work, and a host of different drills and exercises to sharpen our technique and focus, and promotions are awarded as each student is ready to advance. We not only provide instruction in Tae Kwon Do, but in practical self defense as well.  

Our self defense curriculum comes from several martial arts disciplines, and concentrates on practical strategies that work in real world situations.  We practice awareness and prevention in addition to how to defend ourselves if necessary.  Taken as a whole, and practiced with the proper attitude, our system will help you to realize your full potential -- both inside and outside the DoJang.

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Class Schedule

Our classes normally meet every Tuesday and Thursday in Burnet, TX. Please call 512-756-0728, or Email us for our current schedule.

About the Academy:

Texas Martial Arts Academy is owned and operated by Instructor Derek Young.  The school was founded by Mr. Marc Bailey in 1992.  Before that, Mr. Bailey conducted classes in affiliation with the Unified Tae Kwon Do system under Grandmaster Instructors Bu Kwang Park and Ik Mu Kang.  Our academy has been in continuous operation since 1988.

Grandmasters Park and Kang served in the South Korean (R.O.K.) Army under General Choi Hong Hi (founder of TKD), and received their training there.  After winning national championship titles, they brought their skills to this country in the early 1970's.  Our current curriculum has a very traditional approach to faithfully passing down the knowledge and skills which make our art superior.