Excel Academy, based in Hurst, Texas, has been a pillar in the martial arts community for over 20 years. Known for its innovative approach to teaching traditional martial arts, it caters to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Under the expert guidance of Master Miguel Valdez, an 8th Degree Black Belt, the academy instills physical fitness, mental discipline, and self-defense skills in its students. Excel Academy, home of the Texas X Karate Championships, offers a free trial class and does not charge registration fees.

Hello. I do not teach standard karate or formal martial arts. From day one students learn practical and tactical self protection principles, and hands on tactics to protect themselves from the type of assaults that occur in the real world. After 25 years of trying different types of martial arts, I realized what I really wanted was actual self protection tactics - not useless forms or pointless board breaking demonstrations! You don't need to spend years attaining a black belt to learn to defend yourself. You do not have to be big, bad, or scary - you do not have to be a military veteran, or MMA champion. You can survive (or avoid) a fight or...

Top Tier Athletics, located in Southlake, Texas is a veteran-owned youth sports business that not only offers martial arts, tumbling, and summer camps but also provides personal training, group fitness classes, and nutrition coaching. The company is deeply committed to enhancing the community through athletic competition, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and lifelong health and fitness practices.

Foxy Defense and Protection, LLC, established in 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas, offers self-defense tactics and techniques classes designed exclusively for women. Taught by a U.S. Army veteran and local law enforcement professional, this black-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned business provides a safe, fun environment for women to learn essential self-defense skills. The classes are conducted monthly at various locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Founded in 2010, Fitness Fight Factory is a premier fitness and martial arts complex, serving North Richland Hills, Texas, and surrounding areas. Specializing in diverse fitness disciplines such as MMA, kickboxing, cardio, and strength conditioning, F3 is led by a team of professional UFC, Legacy, and Bellator fighters. F3's mission is not just about physical fitness, but also empowering members through the development of a stronger mentality. They offer classes for adults, kids, and seniors, and extend corporate, military, and family discounts. Experience the F3 difference with a free trial class.

Coppell ATA Training Academy, founded in 2006 and located in Coppell, Texas, is dedicated to providing martial arts training to students of all abilities, aged between 3 and 99. The academy focuses on teaching Taekwondo while emphasizing safety, confidence, self-control, focus, discipline, and fitness. The academy offers a range of classes, including anti-bullying techniques, women's self-defense, cardio kickboxing, zumba, and Bolly Beats. Under the guidance of owner and Certified Instructor, Christy Jackson, the academy has established itself as a part of the American Taekwondo Association, the largest organized Martial Arts Association in t