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A Martial Arts School in Pflugerville Built With Purpose, Progress, and Legacy
Rise Martial Arts proudly serving Pflugerville since 1999
The Story Behind Rise Martial Arts
Rise Martial Arts was never meant to be “just another dojo.” From the beginning, our goal was different: to build a martial arts program that goes deeper — one that helps kids grow into stronger, more focused, more confident people.
Over time, we developed our own system — a unique blend of Karate and Taekwondo fused with character-building, classroom-style structure, and emotional growth. We created programs tailored not just to belt levels, but to real stages of childhood development.
Every drill. Every life lesson. Every class. Designed on purpose.
Built on Progress. Powered by Character.
What makes Rise different isn’t just our style — it’s our approach. We believe that martial arts should challenge students, but never shame them. That it should teach discipline, but never demand perfection. That it should help kids rise, one small step at a time.
Our students don’t just learn how to block and strike. They learn how to focus, how to breathe, how to lead, and how to bounce back when things get hard.
Because confidence isn’t something you talk about — it’s something you build.
Serving Pflugerville Families for Over 25 Years
For more than two decades, families across Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Austin have trusted Rise Martial Arts to help their kids grow — not just as athletes, but as people.
We’re proud to have taught thousands of students through our kids, teens, and Pre-K martial arts programs — all developed, tested, and refined right here in our community.
This isn’t a franchise. It’s not off-the-shelf. It’s Rise — and it’s built for real life.
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Tammy Barkley
OWNER : INSTRUCTOR
Steve Barkley
OWNER : INSTRUCTOR
David Barkley
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Kelly Collazo
INSTRUCTOR
Joe Schober
INSTRUCTOR
Danielle Helsel
INSTRUCTOR
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