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Welcome to CTL
Sparring night
USMAT South Texas highlights

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Life on the mat

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Accomplishments

Milestones we're proud of

Hall of Fame School

Recognized as a Hall of Fame martial arts school.

TKA Headquarters

Home of The Karate Association, led by GM Johnny Thompson.

USMAT South Texas HQ

Headquarters of the U.S. Martial Arts Team's South Texas Region.

5.0 on Google

Rated five stars by the families who train with us.

30 World Games medals

16 gold, 10 silver, and 4 bronze at the 2025 World Martial Arts Games in Oslo, Norway.

Governor's recognition

Official recognition from the State of Texas for the team's performance in Norway.

U.S. Open champions

Multiple first-place finishes at the 2026 U.S. Open ISKA World Championships.

International competitors

Athletes who have competed in Norway, Finland, and across the United States.

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