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Elevate Martial Arts Murphy

4.7 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Murphy, Texas

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Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule elevatetkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 972-422-4848

Hours

Monday 11 am–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 3–8:45 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 Elevate Martial Arts Murphy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 28 mentions

“Master Hornbuckle is an awesome teacher and ATA is a good place for kids to learn confidence, leadership and positive personal behavior.”

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🥋 Adult Karate

“Fun training for adults as well.”

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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 Elevate Martial Arts Murphy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 8 mentions

“Master Hornbuckle and his staff really paid attention to my personal needs and helped me develop in taekwondo.”

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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 55 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“Our family has been attending Murphy ATA for taekwondo, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 6 mentions

“They give thorough instruction and really help the students progress in their form, technique and confidence as they move up through the different belt levels.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“All of the staff are great with children.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“Just in the short time we are going the kids have participated in 3 tournaments and their 4th one in a few weeks.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 9 mentions

“They give thorough instruction and really help the students progress in their form, technique and confidence as they move up through the different belt levels.”

From the reviews

Our family has been attending Murphy ATA for taekwondo, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Master Hornbuckle, Mr. Rogers, and Ms. Vo are exceptional instructors who go above and beyond to ensure every student succeeds.

★★★★★ — Jensen, Jun 2024

Great place to train. Really god for young children to learn discipline and body control. Found it useful training for my son, and improved his baseball skills becasue he understood his body movements better. Fun training for adults as well. I was in the best shape I've ever been in when I was competing regularly.

★★★★★ — Richard, Oct 2016

We love Murphy ATA! The classes are very structured and organized, and the staff is friendly and helpful. They give thorough instruction and really help the students progress in their form, technique and confidence as they move up through the different belt levels.

★★★★★ — Meghan, Sep 2019

I love this place. My 2 kids go there. We have been going 5 months at the time of me writing this review. We started when they had a special. I think it was 4 weeks for $49. Check their web site. All of the staff are great with children. Great energy great environment.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Oct 2016

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Your first Karate class at Elevate Martial Arts Murphy

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 Elevate Martial Arts Murphy

104 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX75094

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