Ages 4–7
Tiny Warriors
Building foundations through play. High-energy drills for motor skills, balance, focus, and following directions.
Learn MoreSan Antonio, Texas · Hall of Fame School · Christian-Based
We don't sell belts.
We build warriors.
Discipline. Faith. Respect. Real growth. A family-oriented martial arts academy where kids and adults train hard, lead well, and grow in mind, body, and spirit.
Hall of Fame School
HQ · The Karate Association
HQ · U.S. Martial Arts Team – South Texas
Ages 4 to Adult
About Christian Taekwondo League
Train with confidence. Guaranteed.
At CTL, we stand for discipline, faith, respect, and real growth. That's why we stand behind our training 100%.
If you or your child don't feel stronger, more confident, and more focused after 30 days of consistent training, we will personally sit down with you and make it right.
- Traditional Taekwondo & American Tang Soo Do
- Filipino martial arts, weapons & grappling
- Practical self-defense programs
- Leadership development rooted in Christian values
The CTL Promise
No contracts. No pressure. No shortcuts.
Just real training. Real accountability. Real results. You won't just learn how to kick and punch. You'll learn how to lead.
Step inTrain hardGrow strongerBecome your best
Programs
A class for every age and every goal
From four-year-olds taking their first steps on the mat to adults training for the national stage.
Ages 8 & up
K4K Kids & Youth
Character, confidence, and capability. The "black belt mindset" for school, home, and life.
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Teens & Adults
Adults & Self-Defense
Fitness with a purpose: sparring, grappling, Filipino weapons, and Master Ram's Tactical Knife class.
Learn MoreOur Values
What every CTL student learns
Respect & Discipline
Bowing in, listening, and doing hard things the right way, every single class.
Focus & Confidence
Skills earned through repetition become confidence that shows up at school, work, and home.
Safety & Leadership
Real self-defense in a safe environment, and the character to lead others well.
Weekly Schedule
Classes Monday through Friday
Evening classes grouped by age and belt rank, plus U.S. Martial Arts Team practice and adults-only tactical training.
- Mon & Thu — Tiny Warriors 5:30 · White–Green Belts 6:30 · Purple–Red Belts 7:30
- Tue & Fri — U.S. Martial Arts Team practice
- Wed — Self-Defense & Weapons · Grappling · Sparring
- Mon, Tue & Wed — Level 1 Tactical Knife (adults only)
5Days a week
4+Starting age
FreeFirst class
30Day guarantee
Home of the U.S. Martial Arts Team – South Texas Region
From this mat to the world stage
Our athletes brought home 30 medals from the 2025 World Martial Arts Games in Oslo, Norway, and earned official recognition from the Governor of Texas.
16Gold
10Silver
4Bronze
CTL is the headquarters of the team's South Texas Region. Meet the coaches and athletes, see full results, and apply online for a tryout.
Instructors
Trained by black belts who live it
Sr. GM Johnny Thompson
President, The Karate Association
Master Jose A. Ramirez
Founder, Owner & Chief Instructor
Sensei Sylvia McDonald
Tiny Warriors Head Instructor
Sensei Hanna Perez
CTL Lead Instructor
Coach Logan Ramirez
Grappling Instructor
Life at CTL
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