If you’re searching for the right place to start your karate journey or enroll your child in a program that truly builds character, this is where it starts. Learn about Rise Karate in Pflugerville TX — a family-owned school blending tradition, structure, and values since 1999.
Rise Martial Arts is a third-generation, family-run karate school. Our founders — a Pflugerville family who raised six boys through karate — developed a blended system of karate and taekwondo focused on growth, resilience, and integrity.
That system still forms the foundation of everything we teach. From our preschool Tiger Program to our Warrior Program for competitive sparring, our students follow a clear path designed to support not just physical progress, but personal transformation.
We offer age-specific karate programs in Pflugerville for every stage of life:
Tiger Program (Ages 4–5): Coordination, listening, and confidence through fun, focused movement.
Dragon Program (K–1st Grade): Respect, balance, and motor development.
Foundation Program (2nd–6th Grade): Stronger focus, discipline, and beginner self-defense.
Teen Program: Leadership, self-control, and social-emotional confidence.
Adult Karate: Mobility, strength, and practical self-defense — no experience required.
Warrior Program: For kids and teens interested in point sparring and sport karate — by invitation after core skill development.
Each student progresses through a structured belt system based on effort, focus, and character — not just attendance. We reward real growth, not rushed promotions.
At Rise, karate is a vehicle for life skills. Every program is built around our Warrior Keys — six core values woven into each lesson:
Vision. Discipline. Determination. Courage. Confidence. Respect.
This intentional structure helps kids build emotional resilience, teens handle pressure, and adults rediscover personal strength.
Here’s what Google reviewers and Pflugerville parents consistently say:
Confidence Boost: Even shy students become more outgoing and assertive through steady goal-setting and encouragement.
Focus and Discipline: Parents report better listening, improved school behavior, and stronger attention span.
Safe and Structured: Classes are organized, age-appropriate, and taught with patience, positivity, and consistency.
Trusted Since 1999: Our team is experienced, CPR-certified, and genuinely committed to helping students thrive — both on and off the mat.
Family Discounts & Multi-Age Support: Many families train together or have kids in different programs. We make that easy.
We also offer a popular after-school karate program with pickup from select Pflugerville schools and a full karate summer camp experience.
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Tammy Barkley
OWNER : INSTRUCTOR
Steve Barkley
OWNER : INSTRUCTOR
David Barkley
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Ethan Barkley
INSTRUCTOR
Blake Barkley
INSTRUCTOR
We teach a primarily karate-based system, with supporting taekwondo elements to build well-rounded students. Karate forms the core — focusing on discipline, strikes, and self-defense — while taekwondo adds agility and balance through dynamic kicks and movement.
Whether you’re starting karate for the first time or looking for a school that puts personal growth first, we’d love to meet you.
