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Cornerstone Martial Arts & Leadership Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 209 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Arlington, Texas
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartsarlington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 801-3339
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Cornerstone Martial Arts told me when we visited after expressing my reasoning for added discipline for my children “it takes a village and now we are your village.”
“As an adult beginner, I never felt out of place.”
“They create a welcoming and motivating environment, making it great for all skill levels—whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
“The four year old is in the Tiny Tigers & the 5 year olds are in the Little Dragons.”
“Westbrook taking his time with Danny in private classes to Jokyo Gaudet teaching black belt club to Daniel making it in to Masters club.”
“The school focuses on self-discipline, focus and core values all while learning valuable self-defense skills.”
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“The school focuses on self-discipline, focus and core values all while learning valuable self-defense skills.”
What students say
“As time went on, we had the pleasure of meeting other amazing instructors like Mr.”
“They create a welcoming and motivating environment, making it great for all skill levels—whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
“Best after school experience hands down and I recommend this program to any family that wants to teach their children about respect, courage and confidence.”
“Thank you to Cornerstone Martial Arts and Leadership Academy for allowing my son the space to gain confidence, courage, and be a part of the family.”
“Cornerstone Martial Arts told me when we visited after expressing my reasoning for added discipline for my children “it takes a village and now we are your village.”
From the reviews
Where do I even begin, if you are looking for a school with instructors who are positive, kind, supportive and understanding Cornerstone Martial Arts Leadership Academy is the place for yourself or child. Not to mention the dedication they have with their students, it’s a clean , and well organized school.
My daughter started taking classes here a few months ago and we have been so impressed! Her instructor Mr. Westbrook is wonderful with the children. He is both kind and disciplined with them. I’ve seen my daughter be willing to try more things for herself and have more confidence in her abilities.
I enrolled our 6 yr old at Cornerstone due to him being bullied at school. He is 6, but this bullying started in kindergarten, (5) can you Believe that?? He could not focus, or concentrate due to this. He was always worried that the bully was going to hurt him every day.
Cornerstone Martial Arts & Leadership Academy has been a blessing to our family. Our son has been going for 4 months now. He has been able to take and apply what he learns in class to real world. Class has helped him to become more self awareness , disciplined, self confidence, focused.
New to Karate? Start at Cornerstone Martial Arts & Leadership Academy
Cornerstone Martial Arts & Leadership Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Cornerstone Martial Arts & Leadership Academy
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.
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