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Texas Karate Do is now Imperial Dragon Martial Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Irving, Texas
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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 4–7) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule imperialdragonma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (972) 258-8333
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids are well disciplined and are encouraged to be contributing members of society, and go beyond just getting a black belt.”
“They have an adult program that is made to get you off the couch and back to a healthy life style.”
“Bryan has been patient with two beginners and accommodating of our erratic schedules, but since they have 6 krav classes a week we can usually attend at least 3.”
“We have also found that Texas Karate Do has significantly helped us to meet our detectives’ self-defense needs when working in the investigative field.”
Other martial arts here
“Both the Tae Kwon Do and BJJ programs are top notch and growing.”
“Texas Karate Do is an 'Excellent' karate school, a great jiu jitsu school and an excellent children's karate program.”
“We cover cardio, strength training, tae bo, kickboxing, heavy weights, light weights, challenge balls, martial arts, mixed martial arts; you name it, we seem to do it.”
“We cover cardio, strength training, tae bo, kickboxing, heavy weights, light weights, challenge balls, martial arts, mixed martial arts; you name it, we seem to do it.”
“We have also found that Texas Karate Do has significantly helped us to meet our detectives’ self-defense needs when working in the investigative field.”
What students say
“My 6 year old son Ewan has not only benefited from the excellent instructors like Miss Zayda, Mr.”
“Bryan has been patient with two beginners and accommodating of our erratic schedules, but since they have 6 krav classes a week we can usually attend at least 3.”
“My family and I have been training at Holan's Texas Karate Do for more than 6 years and it’s absolutely awesome environment to train in the martial arts.”
“Techniques and exercises are nicely put together in the different classes, which follow a structured plan and are supervised by experienced instructors.”
“We cover cardio, strength training, tae bo, kickboxing, heavy weights, light weights, challenge balls, martial arts, mixed martial arts; you name it, we seem to do it.”
“This school is step in the right direction for your child's self esteem, discipline, and overall character development.”
From the reviews
My family and I have been training at Holan's Texas Karate Do for more than 6 years and it’s absolutely awesome environment to train in the martial arts. The instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable, and the facilities are great!
I have continued to work with Texas Karate Do and I maintain that they are a five star business. This is a professional club that can take anyone on a journey to greater confidence, better health and generally more success in every aspect of your life.
Great place! The instructors are fabulous. They really care about the students and work hard to ensure all students reach their full potential!
Holan's Karate Do is a wonderful place! My 6 year old son Ewan has not only benefited from the excellent instructors like Miss Zayda, Mr. Peter, and Miss Lesley, but he's discovered a place where they treat you like family. To wit, after each class Ewan and his friends like to gather to play Legos together.
New to Karate? Start at Texas Karate Do is now Imperial Dragon Martial Arts
Texas Karate Do is now Imperial Dragon 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 Texas Karate Do is now Imperial Dragon 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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