Business Details
45 Years
experience
Martial Arts Training in Arlington, TX
Texas Black Belt Academy has been dedicated to empowering individuals through martial arts training since 1981. Our programs focus on building confidence, self-discipline, and physical fitness while equipping students with essential self-defense skills. Under the leadership of Master Mike Johnson, an 8th-degree black belt with over 40 years of experience, we offer structured Taekwondo instruction tailored to all age groups and skill levels. Our curriculum combines traditional martial arts principles with modern self-defense techniques to ensure practical real-world applications. We emphasize personal growth, goal achievement, and community safety through comprehensive training programs.With classes available six days a week, our academy accommodates diverse schedules while maintaining high instructional standards. Our Women's Self-Defense Seminars and College Campus Safety programs address specific safety concerns for different demographics. The academy's competitive team has earned numerous accolades, reflecting our commitment to excellence in martial arts education. We serve the Arlington, TX community with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity in all our programs. Our family-operated business combines decades of expertise with personalized attention to student development.
Services
Taekwondo Training
Self-Defense Classes
Women's Seminars
Competitive Sparring
College Safety Programs
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined martial arts expertise
- Our structured curriculum accommodates all skill levels
- Women's Self-Defense Seminars address specific safety needs
- Competitive team with 100+ tournament awards
- Flexible class schedules available six days weekly
Services
Taekwondo Training
Our Taekwondo program develops physical fitness, self-discipline, and defensive techniques through structured belt progression. Students learn traditional forms, sparring, and self-defense applications. The curriculum emphasizes balance, coordination, and mental focus for all age groups.
Self-Defense Classes
Practical self-defense instruction covers striking techniques, grappling, and situational awareness. Classes teach effective responses to common attack scenarios using both traditional martial arts methods and modern defensive strategies tailored to individual capabilities.
Women's Seminars
Specialized programs focus on women's personal safety, including awareness training, boundary setting, and defensive tactics against common assault scenarios. Seminars address college campus safety, dating violence prevention, and improvised weapon use for self-protection.
Competitive Sparring
Preparation for martial arts competition includes advanced sparring techniques, tournament rules education, and physical conditioning. Our award-winning instructors guide students through competition strategies and performance evaluation to maximize competitive success.
College Programs
Tailored safety education for college students covers situational awareness, risk reduction strategies, and defensive responses to campus-specific threats. Programs address date rape prevention, emergency preparedness, and personal security best practices in academic environments.
People
Master Mike Johnson
Head Instructor
8th-degree black belt with 40+ years of Taekwondo experience, teaching at University of Texas at Arlington since 1986. 100+ tournament awards winner and founder of Texas Black Belt Academy.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialize in Taekwondo with additional self-defense techniques from various disciplines.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes, our curriculum accommodates all skill levels from beginner to advanced practitioners.
Do you offer women-only self-defense classes?
We provide specialized Women's Self-Defense Seminars focusing on gender-specific safety concerns.
What age groups participate in your programs?
Our classes include children as young as 3, teens, adults, and seniors.
Are there competitive opportunities available?
Yes, we prepare students for tournaments through our competitive sparring program.
How flexible are your class schedules?
We offer classes six days weekly with multiple time options to accommodate different schedules.
