What is Tex Kwon Do?

Tex Kwon Do is without question one of the most proven forms of practical, real-world self-defense. It is safe to say that Tex Kwon Do has produced more national and world sport karate and kickboxing champions than any other martial art system on the planet.

The effectiveness of this fighting art truly comes from its simplicity and intensity. Through our Korean roots, the father of Tae Kwon Do in American, Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, brought the ancient art of Korean Karate to Texas. Over the years, other styles of martial arts have become part of its arsenal with the most prevalent of these being judo and American boxing. Add the powerful kicks of Tae Kwon Do and you have the perfect blend of kick, punch and throw.

Tex Kwon Do has been proven time and time again in the competitive arena while continuously maintaining a heavy focus on real-world self-defense. Here in Texas, we believe everything here is bigger and better. It all started with the men that fought for and founded the Lone Star State – men like Crockett, Bowie, Travis and Houston – bigger than life warriors.The pioneers of Tex Kwon Do possess that same warrior spirit. Beginning in 1961 with now Grandmaster and “Father of Blood & Guts Karate”, Allen Steen, a number of legendary and notable Black Belts helped to shape the system we now call Tex Kwon Do. As world class champions and exceptional modern day warriors, they embodied and passed on the spirit, skills and uniqueness of who we have become today -

We Are Tex Kwon Do