Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Martial Arts & Parkour Training
Team Chip Tae Kwon Do Center has been empowering individuals through martial arts excellence since 1984. Our mission is to create world-class martial artists while fostering a servants heart and beginners mind in every student. With locations in Abilene and San Angelo, Texas, we offer specialized programs for children aged 3+ and adults, combining traditional martial arts with parkour instruction. Our expert instructors prioritize safety, discipline, and character development, creating an environment where students conquer physical challenges while building lifelong values. We emphasize individualized attention, adapting our teaching methods to suit varying skill levels and athletic abilities.Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience, ensuring every student receives top-quality instruction. Through structured programs like Little Dragons, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Adult Martial Arts, we cultivate confidence, focus, and self-discipline. We maintain strict safety protocols, teaching techniques in controlled environments to minimize injury risk. Our community-focused approach extends beyond physical training, emphasizing conflict resolution, empathy, and goal setting. With proven results in student development, we remain committed to delivering exceptional martial arts education that transforms lives.
Services
Tae Kwon Do
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Parkour Training
Adult Martial Arts
Kids Martial Arts
Teens Martial Arts
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer martial arts instruction since 1984 with expert instructors
- Our programs emphasize safety and injury prevention techniques
- We develop character through discipline, respect, and self-control
- We provide individualized attention for all skill levels and abilities
- Our proven curriculum builds confidence and life skills
What people say
Positive changes
Commitment to success
Gold standard
Blown away
Lifelong character traits
Services
Tae Kwon Do
Our Tae Kwon Do program develops physical fitness, self-discipline, and character through traditional martial arts techniques. Students learn kicking, striking, and self-defense while building confidence and focus. With structured belt progression, our curriculum fosters goal setting and perseverance for ages 3+.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction focuses on ground fighting techniques and submission holds. Our program builds physical strength, strategic thinking, and self-confidence while emphasizing discipline and respect. Age-appropriate classes start at age 7 with safety-focused instruction.
Parkour Training
Parkour classes develop agility, strength, and spatial awareness through obstacle course training. Our certified instructors teach safe movement techniques while building confidence and problem-solving skills. Programs available for ages 7+ in controlled environments.
Adult Martial Arts
Adult martial arts programs offer physical fitness, stress relief, and self-defense training. Participants develop discipline, focus, and confidence through traditional techniques while joining a supportive community of learners at any fitness level.
Kids Martial Arts
Our youth martial arts programs build character, coordination, and confidence through age-appropriate instruction. Children learn respect, self-control, and perseverance while developing physical skills in structured, encouraging environments with expert supervision.
People
Chip Townsend
Owner/Operator
7th Dan Black Belt with extensive martial arts experience, leading Team Chip Tae Kwon Do Center since its founding in 1984, combining traditional instruction with modern teaching methods.
Glyn Ann Townsend
Program Director
6th Dan Black Belt with specialized expertise in martial arts curriculum development, overseeing program quality and student progression across both Abilene and San Angelo locations.
Manny De Los Santos
Chief Instructor
2nd Dan Black Belt with hands-on teaching experience, delivering expert martial arts instruction while maintaining high standards of technique and student development.
Ethan Brookey
Office Manager
BJJ Blue Belt with administrative leadership responsibilities, combining martial arts expertise with operational management to support student needs and program efficiency.
Lexi Brookey
Marketing Director
4th Dan Black Belt with marketing expertise, creating engaging content and maintaining the school's community presence while contributing to instructional programs.
Questions
What age can children start martial arts training?
Our programs start at age 3 for Tae Kwon Do, and 7 for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Parkour. Program directors help determine class readiness.
Are martial arts safe for children?
Yes, with proper supervision. We prioritize safety through controlled technique instruction to minimize injury risk in all our programs.
What benefits does martial arts training provide?
Our programs improve physical fitness, build self-confidence, enhance focus, develop self-discipline, and teach conflict resolution skills.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we offer free trial classes to help students experience our programs before committing to regular training.
How do you handle different skill levels?
Our instructors provide individualized attention, adapting instruction to suit varying athletic abilities and experience levels in all classes.