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Matthews Martial Arts, Midland Texas

4.9 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Midland, Texas

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone +1 432-488-7467

Hours

Monday 3:30–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
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 Matthews Martial Arts, Midland Texas, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 26 mentions

“It’s really obvious that Matthews has a natural ability and love of instructing kids in martial arts - so grateful Midland has this gem!”

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🐉 Little Dragons 3 mentions

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring 2 mentions

“It is a place you can make friends while fighting them in competitions and sparring matches.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“All the team members have been patient and even pulled Javi to the side for one on one mentoring when he is struggling on something.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Did I mention that the skills thought are also great for self-defense when it comes to facing bullies.”

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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 Matthews Martial Arts, Midland Texas — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Did I mention that the skills thought are also great for self-defense when it comes to facing bullies.”

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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 110 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“My kids loves the classes and activities, great instructors.”

friendly, respectful dojo 11 mentions

“Both of my boy's love being a part of this community that feels more like family.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son has learned respect, discipline, and greatly improved his self confidence.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 25 mentions

“Not only have they learned discipline and respect but have also gained so much self-confidence in many different aspects of their lives.”

From the reviews

This is the best martial arts school!!! My kids loves the classes and activities, great instructors.They learned discipline,respect and confidence and the most important thing they made friends

★★★★★ — Grecia, Sep 2022

Matthews has wonderful coaches, especially Quanah, Braden, and Sam. As someone who had never done anything athletic before going into karate, I always felt comfortable and like I could I hard things! They worked with me through my pregnancy as well.

★★★★★ — Lacy, Oct 2025

Levi has been in class for over a year now, we can’t express how thankful we are that we stumbled upon them. Levi always dreamed of being a Ninja and Matthew’s martial arts is making that dream come true! He has grown and gained so much confidence over this past year. We look forward to our journey to black belt.

★★★★★ — Jacquelyn, Feb 2025

I have nothing but great words for this place. My son is ADHD and has behavioral issues that we were desperately needing a sense of direction and a way to manage it. He has been attending for nearly a month now and I can already see some improvement.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Oct 2025

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Your first Karate class at Matthews Martial Arts, Midland Texas

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 Matthews Martial Arts, Midland Texas

4826 Billingsley Blvd, Midland, TX79705

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