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Rise Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Pflugerville, 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 (ages 7–18) — 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 risewithmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-251-8088
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“None of the kids in the class knew English, but the instructors were so nice and gentle, they were teaching our kids discipline and English at the same time.”
“My son is 10 and he is setting goal for the first time ever!”
Other martial arts here
“My son has been taking taekwondo at Rise for several months now and has truly enjoyed it.”
What students say
“Since the first class we can tell a huge difference in my son self esteem and confident!”
“This is a family-owned business, and I am glad that there are still great places like these where our kids can learn discipline, values and confidence.”
“We focus on specific moves or sets of moves with each class, and I end each class with better form and technique than when I started.”
“None of the kids in the class knew English, but the instructors were so nice and gentle, they were teaching our kids discipline and English at the same time.”
“The staff have the experience, they are caring, very professional and they also have a very nice facility.”
“None of the kids in the class knew English, but the instructors were so nice and gentle, they were teaching our kids discipline and English at the same time.”
From the reviews
I took my 4 year old son today for a free class and he had so much fun. He had two, instructors. One was a younger guy and the other instructor was an older gentlemen.
Most of the reviews for Rise are from parents who have kids in class, so I wanted to give my perspective as an adult taking classes with Rise. I started taking classes last month. I attended the first class for free. Everyone was welcoming, and the class jumped right into the lessons.
I’ve been coming here since I was 6. I absolutely love this place and grew up around the instructors. The staff is patient, caring and understanding. I’ve been taught by multiple Barkleys, and they’ve all been absolutely amazing.
Our first experience with Tiger Rock was for my son's 4th birthday party. It was such a great experience that we decided to enroll our son. My neighbors even enrolled their son after my son's party! The instructors here are great. The Barkley's are very patient with the kids.
New to Karate? Start at Rise Martial Arts
Rise Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Rise 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.
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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site