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- Location
1016 SW Alsbury Blvd #100,
Burleson, TX 76028
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- Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Choose Your Preferred Martial Arts
Kids Karate
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Kids’ Karate classes provide a dynamic and engaging introduction to the traditional martial art of Karate, designed specifically for young learners. Students are guided through fundamental striking techniques such as punches, kicks, and blocks, while also learning stances, movement, and basic self-defense skills. Beyond physical training, Karate instills important life values—discipline, focus, respect, and perseverance—helping children build confidence and develop strong character. Classes are structured to be both fun and challenging, ensuring kids stay motivated as they improve coordination, fitness, and social skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Adult Karate
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Adult Karate classes offer an authentic experience of traditional martial arts, combining physical training with personal growth. Students practice core striking techniques—including punches, kicks, blocks, and open-hand strikes—while also refining stances, footwork, and defensive strategies. Training develops strength, flexibility, and coordination, but just as importantly, it sharpens focus, discipline, and resilience. Whether you are seeking improved fitness, stress relief, or a deeper connection to martial arts philosophy, Adult Karate provides a structured path to self-improvement and confidence, both inside and outside the dojo.
Kickboxing/MMA
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Kickboxing & MMA training delivers a high-intensity, full-spectrum martial arts experience that blends striking and grappling into one dynamic system. Students develop powerful punches, kicks, knees, and elbows from kickboxing and Muay Thai, while also learning takedowns, clinch work, and ground control drawn from wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This combination builds explosive strength, endurance, and agility while sharpening practical self-defense skills. Beyond physical benefits, Kickboxing & MMA training enhances focus, discipline, and confidence, challenging students to push limits and achieve peak performance in both fitness and mindset.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art that specializes in ground fighting, submissions, and positional control. Rather than relying on brute strength, BJJ emphasizes leverage, timing, and precise technique to neutralize and overcome larger or stronger opponents. Practitioners learn how to transition through positions, escape from disadvantageous situations, and gradually work toward a dominant position. The ultimate objective is to force the opponent to submit through carefully applied joint locks or chokeholds, demonstrating the art’s effectiveness in both sport competition and real-world self-defense.
Martial Arts Classes Burleson, TX
Unleash Your Inner Warrior
At TX Black Belt Academy Burleson, we help kids, teens, and adults across the community build confidence, focus, and strength through martial arts. From Kids Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Kickboxing and Adult Karate, our certified instructors provide a family-friendly environment where students of all ages learn discipline, respect, and real-world self-defense skills.
Conveniently located in the heart of Burleson, our academy is the trusted choice for individuals and families looking to transform fitness, mindset, and character through martial arts training. Students and parents alike appreciate the easy access, supportive community, and lasting benefits that extend far beyond the dojo.
Why families and professionals in Burleson choose us:
- Located just off SW Alsbury Blvd, minutes from Old Town Burleson and Burleson Town Center
- Serving nearby neighborhoods like Mistletoe Hill, Elk Ridge, and Wakefield
- Many students attend Burleson ISD schools including Norwood Elementary, Kerr Middle, and Centennial High
- Ample on-site parking for convenient drop-offs and pick-ups
- Active in community traditions such as Founder’s Day celebrations and local parades
WHY LEARN FROM TX BLACK BELT ACADEMY
FOCUS ON
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fitness for all ages offers many benefits to the mind and body. At the TX Black Belt Academy, you’ll improve more than just your physical fitness.
DISCIPLINE
Regularly attending classes, pushing physical limits, and mastering techniques instills discipline.
CONFIDENCE
Learning to defend yourself nurtures a greater sense of personal safety and reduces fear and anxiety in daily life.
FOCUS
The intensity of training helps develop the ability to focus on movement and execution under pressure.
RESPECT
Why TXBBA?
Confidence That Lasts – Students gain lasting self-belief through progress on the mats.
Sharper Focus & Discipline – Training develops mental clarity, persistence, and self-control.
Respect & Positive Attitude – Emphasis on respect for partners and humility in learning.
Practical Self-Defense – Leverage-based skills give students tools to defend against stronger opponents.
Engaging, Challenging Training – Every class offers new learning and opportunities to grow.
Supportive Community – Students train in a welcoming, respectful environment.
Flexible Training Schedule – Multiple weekly classes fit easily into busy lives.
Meet The Instructors
Elijah Nieto
Karate
Through teaching karate, Elijah loves that he can allow kids and adults to gain confidence and defend themselves. Using a disciplined yet charming approach to teaching, Elijah challenges his students to be their best and continue to grow and improve.
Nick Pahanish
Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing
Nick has been involved with martial arts for more than 27 years. His passion comes from knowing the practice helps you continue to improve and become a better version of yourself. He loves to see the change martial arts makes in people and how it improves the quality of their life, mentally and physically.
Tyson Morelan
American Karate, Tae Kwon Do (4th Dan), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing
Tyson loves martial arts because he believes it’s more challenging than other sports and it can teach life lessons. Through martial arts, you can learn self-discipline, confidence, and responsibility. Master Tyson loves sharing these lessons through his dynamic, higher-energy classes for students of all ages.
Our Students Reviews
London Rolen
★★★★★
TXBBA - Burleson
Trained here for about a month and absolutely loved it! These guys are skilled and know what they are talking about. The atmosphere at this gym is incomparable. I loved their wrestling classes. I learned great technique and discipline. Very thankful to have gone here.
Adrienne Reed
★★★★★
TXBBA - Burleson
TXBBA has been absolutely wonderful with our son. He has struggled with ADHD and controlling himself and his emotions and they have given him not only the structure he needed to thrive but the guidance to really help him to be able to help himself. Master Elijah and Master Kirk are fantastic and I could not be more impressed with our sons progress!
Shelly Marven
★★★★★
TXBBA - Burleson
TXBBA is AWESOME, Tyson the owner is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, He is friendly and always has something to say to you, and will help you any way he can, he is caring and a great mentor to the kids. Pops is the most fantastic and helpful guy you will ever get to know, and all of the instructors are great, and make sure the kids are learning and having fun at the same time, IF you are trying to make a decision of joining, DON'T HESITATE, you will LOVE the atmosphere here.
Alexandra Bridgewater
★★★★★
TXBBA - Burleson
First visit today, the staff were incredible!
Will be recommending, and they have a summer program coming up, the kids are super excited!
Contact
Burleson TXBBA
- Phone
- Location
1016 SW Alsbury Blvd #100,
Burleson, TX 76028
- Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Holiday Hours
- New Year’s Day – Closed
- Memorial Day – Closed
- Independence Day – Closed
- Labor Day – Closed
- Thanksgiving Day – Closed
- Christmas Eve – Closed
- Christmas Day – Closed
- New Year’s Eve – Closed
Burleson TXBBA
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Many of our students attend schools in Burleson ISD, including Norwood Elementary, Kerr Middle School, and Burleson High School. Our class schedules are designed to complement local school hours so kids can train after class and still have time for homework and family.
Yes — TX Black Belt Academy Burleson regularly participates in Burleson Founder’s Day, local parades, and school demonstrations. We believe martial arts should be part of the larger community and love showcasing our students’ skills at local events.
Our dojo is just minutes from Burleson Town Center, Hidden Creek Golf Course, and Old Town Burleson, making it easy to fit training into your family’s daily routine.
Parents often tell us they see changes in confidence, focus, and self-discipline within just a few weeks. Kids become more respectful at home, more attentive in school, and excited about setting personal goals.