San 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
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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.

Young students training in a CTL class
Ages 4–7

Tiny Warriors

Building foundations through play. High-energy drills for motor skills, balance, focus, and following directions.

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Kids and youth sparring class at CTL
Ages 8 & up

K4K Kids & Youth

Character, confidence, and capability. The "black belt mindset" for school, home, and life.

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Self-defense against a stick attack
Teens & Adults

Adults & Self-Defense

Fitness with a purpose: sparring, grappling, Filipino weapons, and Master Ram's Tactical Knife class.

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Our 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)
Full Schedule
5Days a week
4+Starting age
$294-class trial
30Day guarantee
U.S. Martial Arts Team South Texas athletes with medals

Home of the U.S. Martial Arts Team – South Texas Region

Train for the national stage

CTL is the headquarters of the U.S. Martial Arts Team's South Texas Region: coaches, athletes, and competitors who represent the United States at national and international events.

Meet the coaching staff and athletes, see results and upcoming competitions, and apply online for a tryout interview.

Instructors

Trained by black belts who live it

All Instructors
GM Johnny Thompson

GM Johnny Thompson

President, The Karate Association · CTL Grandmaster
Master Jose A. Ramirez

Master Jose A. Ramirez

Chief Instructor & Mentor · Owner of CTL
Sensei Sylvia McDonald

Sensei Sylvia McDonald

Tiny Warriors Head Instructor
Sensei Hanna Perez

Sensei Hanna Perez

CTL Lead Instructor
Chodan Andy Flores

Chodan Andy Flores

CTL Assistant Instructor

Our Sponsors

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