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America's Best Tae Kwon Do-Karate and Mixed Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Edinburg, Texas

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–11) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule americasbesttkdkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (956) 800-9386

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 4–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at America's Best Tae Kwon Do-Karate and Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 31 mentions

“Maricela who patiently teaches the kids and works with them to learn the proper techniques while instilling in them confidence, discipline, patience, and character.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“💯 My daughter had a good experience while she was attending and learned some self defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at America's Best Tae Kwon Do-Karate and Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 10 mentions

“My son has been attending America's Best Taekwondo for over two years.”

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🥊 Kickboxing

“I'm doing the kickboxing class with Master Marcela, and I love it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“💯 My daughter had a good experience while she was attending and learned some self defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 5 mentions

“Marcela, the instructor, is patient, friendly, and consistently encourages the kids by rewarding them after each session.”

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“Marcela, the instructor, is patient, friendly, and consistently encourages the kids by rewarding them after each session.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 4 mentions

“Maricela who patiently teaches the kids and works with them to learn the proper techniques while instilling in them confidence, discipline, patience, and character.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“They are personable and dedicated to their craft and love what they do they are passionate about their job their work an my kids focus alot.”

active competition / tournament team 4 mentions

“He’s won first place in many competitions and the teachers are excellent at what they do.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 14 mentions

“Maricela who patiently teaches the kids and works with them to learn the proper techniques while instilling in them confidence, discipline, patience, and character.”

From the reviews

I'll never forget the experience my niece had here in 2019. My shy niece was going in to 1st grade, & had experienced bullying throughout her pre-k & kinder years. Her grandmother became aware of a free weekend event they were having at the time, sort of an intro class for all young children with pizza involved.

★★★★★ — Tori, Jun 2022

This is truly the best place for kids to learn karate! Our son has been attending for a few months now, and we couldn’t be happier with his progress. He was very shy at first and had a hard time joining in, but Ms. Marcela has been incredibly patient and caring every step of the way.

★★★★★ — Yessica, May 2025

I've trained with Grand Master Morgan since the early 1990's. Awesome Instructor, very skilled himself and knowledgeable in the Martial Arts. He really excels at working with Kids and Adults. Can modify almost any movement to accompany your skill level!

★★★★★ — Tim, Apr 2018

I've had an outstanding experience at America’s Best Tae Kwon Do! Ms. Marcela is not only highly skilled in taekwondo but also incredibly patient, motivating, and great with students of all ages and levels. Also, the atmosphere she creates is positive and supportive, which is truly special.

★★★★★ — Sofia, May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 45 reviews →

Your first Karate class at America's Best Tae Kwon Do-Karate and Mixed Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find America's Best Tae Kwon Do-Karate and Mixed Martial Arts

1510 S Sugar Rd #200, Edinburg, TX78539

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