Rise Martial Arts

Rise Martial Arts is a family-led karate and martial arts school in Pflugerville, Texas, serving local families since 1999 and family-led by the Barkley family since 2005.

Rise teaches one karate-centered martial arts system with Taekwondo-grounded forms, structured skill progression, and controlled sparring introduced as students advance. Students do not train in separate karate and taekwondo programs. Instead, they learn through one connected curriculum designed to build real martial arts skill, focus, confidence, discipline, and character.

Programs at Rise are organized by age and developmental stage, with dedicated class times for Tiger, Dragon, Foundation, intermediate Warrior, advanced Warrior, and Teen/Adult training — not one broad kids class.

Rise also uses the Warrior Keys student growth framework: Vision, Discipline, Determination, Courage, Confidence, and Respect. These are not just slogans or themes of the month. They are coaching tools used in class to help students name goals, build discipline, adjust after correction, face challenges, understand their abilities honestly, and value the people and process that help them grow.

Rise Martial Arts does not charge belt testing fees and does not require term contracts. Advancement is based on demonstrated readiness, and families continue training because the program is working for the student and family.

From preschoolers building coordination and listening skills to teens and adults developing confidence, fitness, and practical personal growth, Rise Martial Arts provides a structured, supportive training environment where students can grow on and off the mat.