Martial Arts America- Galveston Texas

09/07/2026

Was teetering (is that a word?) on maybe taking a break today but Cassie showed up and I remembered GrandMaster Rhee's favorite saying, "Workout every single day including your birthday and all holidays! Got it done along with my pal Casey, thanks for showing up!

09/06/2026

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY CLOSURE REMINDER 🇺🇸
We will be CLOSED for Labor Day so our students, families, and staff can enjoy the holiday.

🥋 Classes will resume Tuesday at our normal class times.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Tuesday! 🇺🇸

08/29/2026

At Art In Motion
-Health & Wellness Expo-
Move • Create • Connect
Galveston Island
MarMo Plaza
Ishmael Robles
Regena Thompson
Kathy Castillo

08/24/2026

📅🥋 Our September 2026 Calendar Is Here!

Get ready for a great month of training:

🟣 Sept. 1–3: Forms
🟠 Sept. 8–10: Cardio
🔵 Sept. 14–17: Combos
🟢 Sept. 21–24: Kicks
⭐ Sept. 28–30: Review

🏆 Important Events

• Competition Class: Friday, Sept. 11, from 6:00–7:30 PM
• Inter-School Tournament: Saturday, Sept. 12
• Hurricane Nationals Tournament: Saturday, Sept. 19

🥇 Inter-School Tournament Events:

• Belt Tag
• Point Sparring
• Tag Team Sparring
• $20 per event or $45 for unlimited events

⏰ Tournament Times:

• 12:00 PM — Ages 6 & under and 7–9
• 2:00 PM — Ages 10–12 and 13 & up

🚨 Closed September 7th for Labor Day

Please save this calendar and share it with your karate family! We’re looking forward to an exciting September! 🥋💪

08/18/2026

🥋 **MARTIAL ARTS AMERICA IS COMING TO THE ART IN MOTION EXPO!** 🥊

We’re excited to announce that **our Martial Arts America students will be putting on a special Martial Arts & Self-Defense presentation** at the **Art in Motion Health & Wellness Expo on August 29th!**

Come out and support our students as they showcase their skills, training, discipline, and hard work! We’re incredibly proud of them and can’t wait for you to see what they’ve been working on. 👊🔥

📅 **August 29th**
⏰ **2:00 PM – 2:20 PM**
🥋 **Martial Arts & Self-Defense Presentation**
📍 **Art in Motion Health & Wellness Expo**

Bring your family and friends and come **cheer on our students!** We’d love to see you there!

**Martial Arts America — Building confidence, discipline, and strength one student at a time.** 🥋💪

07/29/2026

UPDATED CLOSURE NOTICE!

Out of respect for Mr. Robles and his family, we will be closed to allow him time to be with his loved ones during this difficult time.

There will be no classes tomorrow or Monday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, August 4th.

Please keep Mr. Robles and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your understanding, compassion, and continued support.

Obituary and service information:

Josephine Robles, of Galveston, Texas, was called to her heavenly home on July 24, 2026, at the age of 100. She was born on November 2, 1925, in Bastrop, Texas, to Inez and Gerarda Cortez. Josephine lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, dedication, and service to her community.

07/28/2026

📢 IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICE

Martial Arts America will be closed Thursday, July 30, through Monday, August 3, to allow our staff, students, and families to attend the funeral services for Mrs. Delfina Robles and support the Robles family during this difficult time.

We will reopen and resume classes on Tuesday, August 4.

Thank you for your understanding. Please continue to keep the Robles family in your thoughts and prayers as we honor the life and memory of Mrs. Robles. 🙏❤️

Obituary and service information:

Josephine Robles, of Galveston, Texas, was called to her heavenly home on July 24, 2026, at the age of 100. She was born on November 2, 1925, in Bastrop, Texas, to Inez and Gerarda Cortez. Josephine lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, dedication, and service to her community.

07/28/2026