WELCOME TO KARATE OF THE WOODLANDS! Awarded school of the year by Chuck Norris. Now starting our 30th year with over 150 schools nationwide. We are excited about helping students of all ages achieve the many benefits our program offers through Martial Arts and personal development that opens students to an exhilarating power of values taught at our school with our award-winning age appropriate curriculums for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced students.
At our academy, we are more than just a kick and punch school! We are A FULL LIFE SKILLS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
The focus of our curriculum for students is vigorously designed in conjunction with experts in the field of education and PHD Development Specialists to provide social, physical, emotional, and attitudinal growth. This is why we are proud to have Development Specialist, Robyn J. A. Silverman, Ph.D. as a member of our staff. Dr. Robyn provides a multitude of resources for the families at our school for the betterment of our students growth. We are C.I.S.D. and M.I.S.D. certified
for students wanting to earn P.E. credits through our school.
All instructors are certified Adult United Fighting Arts Federation Black Belt professionals by Chuck Norris, World Professional Karate Champion and 1st member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame. Mr. Rick Prieto, the program director, is an 8th degree Black Belt, who has worked and trained with Chuck Norris for over 40 years. All Students receive a signed certificate by Mr. Norris after joining and are invited to his annual convention held every year in July. Mr. Norris refers to his system as "Chun Kuk Do" which means "The Universal Way." He has taken the best martial arts systems from around the world and combined them into one system, so students may learn the best techniques from each style.
Our mission is a symbol of excellence in Martial Arts.We are dedicated to providing a safe and family-oriented Martial Arts experience for students of all ages. We promote physical fitness and positive social interaction in a courteous and fun atmosphere. Our mission is to foster self-improvement and personal development through our award winning professional age appropriate curriculums and focused method of teaching. Our greatest responsibility is to instill in our students self-discipline, strong character values and leadership skills while developing positive personal development, lifeskills and a code of ethics to inspire them to lead exemplary lives as leaders in the community. We are located in a 17,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility at Boni's Performing Arts Center, offering many amenities for our members.
Students use the discipline taught through our program to conquer their fears. They have the power to transfer that discipline to all other areas of life. It is a force that gives them the strength to kick down the doors of self-doubt and opens students to an exhilarating power of values taught at our school.