Hello all! Poteet Martial Arts is adding Wednesday classes! Beginning 1/7/26 Wednesday will have an All-Level class @6pm, and a Competition Class @7pm. Looking at getting into Taekwon-Do? Please contact us with any questions you have.
Welcome to Poteet Martial Arts!
Exciting Martial Arts Training For All Ages And Abilities
Proudly Serving Families Across Alvarado, Midlothian, Waxahachie, And Beyond!
Poteet Martial Arts
For Fitness Or Self-Defense, We’ve Got The Answer!
Welcome to Poteet Martial Arts; where men and women of various ages and experience levels take on high-quality Taekwon-Do training and walk away feeling more confident than ever before. We’re proud to serve Alvarado, Midlothian and Waxahachie with professional instruction, high-energy training, and incredible support. Whether you’re looking for quality self-defense, effective fitness training, or a great way to build character in your child, we’ve got the answer!

Our Dedicated Team
Poteet Martial Arts is a family run facility where you can feel welcome from day one. We’re committed to offering the best instruction regardless of your skill level. Your goals are our goals.

Our Core Values
Taekwon-Do is a skill passed down through generations, first as a form of self-defense and now as a foundation for success in all aspects of life. We value the combination of both aspects and we are excited to share it with you!

Our Mission
We are dedicated to help you improve every single day. Our training is not designed to push you through the motions and reward belts for participation. We’re here to help you learn and give you the incredible pride that comes with each accomplishment.
Something for everyone
What We Offer
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Taekwon-do for Ages 12+
For fun or for fitness, we’ve got you covered at Poteet Martial Arts. Our Martial Arts training offers the best Taekwon-Do instruction in all of Alvarado, Midlothian and Waxahachie.
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Competitive Sparring
Want to compete at tournaments and do well? Our Competitive Sparring class is a great way to hone your fighting skills and build cardio! With drills, fighting matches, and workouts, this class is great even if you aren’t interested in competition.
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WAKO Kickboxing
Our WAKO Kickboxing program will help you kick start your fitness while you meet new friends & mentors from across Alvarado, Midlothian, Waxahachie, and surrounding areas — you’ll love your workout, guaranteed!

Who are we?
Dedicated Instructors from around Texas to bring you an outstanding experience
✓ International Medalists
✓ USA Champions
Testimonials





Mr. Philip Schlabach started training in ITF Taekwondo in May of 2009 at Cross Martial Arts Center of Midlothian, Tx, where he earned the rank of red belt. Mr. Schlabach started training at Poteet Martial Arts in October of 2013 and earned his black belt on August 23, 2014. He competed at the 2014 USA National Championship where he won 3rd in the nation for Men’s Middle Weight Sparring. The following week, Mr. Schlabach was asked to be a Coach for Team USA for the 2015 Taekwondo World Championship in Italy. He coached 7 events in 3 different categories. After becoming a USA team coach, he began instructing at Poteet Martial Arts, something he currently does to this day.







