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Martial Arts for Every Age in Tyler, TX

Traditional Taekwondo for ages 3 to adult, plus Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu for teens and adults. Real training, a serious curriculum, and a community that treats you like family. Your first week is free.

Focus

Structured classes that build focus at every age. Kids learn to listen and follow through. Teens and adults learn to leave the day at the door.

Motivation

A clear path from white belt to black belt, with real standards at every rank.

Self-Defense

Practical striking, sparring, escapes, and situational awareness, taught with control. No busywork.

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Train free for seven days from your first class. Come to as many classes as your schedule allows, meet the instructors, and see how our school runs. No experience needed, no pressure, no strings attached. Pick your first class and we'll see you on the mat.

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Little Kickers · Ages 2–3

Our parent-and-me intro for the littlest ones, launching soon. Join the list and be first on the mat.

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Cubs · Ages 3–4

Listening skills, motor development, and the foundations of following instructions, built through age-appropriate Taekwondo drills and games that get little ones ready for Juniors.

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Juniors · Ages 5–12

Clear, concise instruction and visible progression in a fun environment. Every rank is earned, and every kid knows exactly what they're working toward.

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Programs

Everything We Teach

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Core Program

Taekwondo(Ages 5 to Adult)

Our core program. Traditional forms, sparring, board breaking, high-level kick development, and striking, five days a week for ages 5 to adult. Ages 3 and 4 start in Cubs.

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An adult kicking Thai pads during a Kickboxing class at Bares Taekwondo Fitness in Tyler, TX

Kickboxing (Ages 13+)

High-energy striking and conditioning built on Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and boxing fundamentals.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Bares Taekwondo Fitness in Tyler, TX

Jiu Jitsu (Ages 13+)

Grappling for teens and adults, all experience levels welcome.

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Cubs (Ages 3-4)

Preschool martial arts for ages 3 and 4, where focus and coordination start.

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Little Kickers(Parent & Me, Ages 2-3)

Our parent-and-me class for ages 2 to 3, launching soon. Join the list and be first on the mat.

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Homeschool Martial Arts(Daytime Classes)

Daytime Taekwondo for homeschool families, open to anyone whose schedule frees up during the day. Coming soon. Join the list and we'll tell you when enrollment opens.

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Private Lessons

Private Lessons

One-on-one training tailored to your goals and your schedule.

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Self-Defense

Self-Defense Seminars

Practical, no-nonsense self-defense for groups and events.

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AMP'D Extreme Martial Arts at Bares Taekwondo Fitness in Tyler, TX

AMP'D: Extreme Martial Arts

Our Extreme Martial Arts program for ranked students: weapons, trick kicks, and the flashy side of martial arts. Orange belt and up.

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Strength & Conditioning

Strength & Conditioning

Athletic development programmed by a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

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Reviews

What Families Say

Bares Taekwondo has been a blessing for our family! It is family oriented and still teaches the art with excellence... We are most impressed with the integrity and love for the art.

Michael M.

This is a great place for your kids to grow up learning martial arts and training for adults as well. Very friendly environment.

Tessa W.

Awesome martial arts program for kids with discipline, structure, focus and friends. Mr. Bares is a fantastic instructor. This is a great place for kids from Tyler to train in taekwondo martial art.

Adam S.

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Bares Taekwondo Fitness
1901 Deerbrook Dr
Tyler, TX 75703

Phone: 903-561-2966
Email: race@barestkd.fit

Hours
Mon & Thu: 2:30-8:00 PM
Tue: 2:00-8:30 PM
Wed: 2:00-6:30 PM
Sat: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Fri & Sun: Closed

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