Martial Arts

Our Purpose is to promote quality education of martial arts with focus on confidence, listening skills and positive behavior.

Tim Looney - Head Instructor 


Started in 1966 (Texas Karate Institute)


9th Degree Black Belt (Grand Master)



Started teaching at Richardson Y in 2002


Tim looney

  • When are Martial Arts Classes?

    Ages 5-6:



    Saturdays-

    8:30 AM - 9:15 AM


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    Ages 7 and older:



    Tuesdays-

    Beginners: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Advanced: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM


    Saturdays-

    Beginners: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Advanced: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    **Regular Meetings and Competitions Take Place**


                                                                  ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL EITHER PAY PER CLASS OR SIGN UP FOR A MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP

  • Martial Arts Pricing?

    Member Rate: $40 (Monthly)

    Non - Member Rate: $80 (Monthly)


    Member Drop In Rate: $10

    Non - Member Drop In Rate: $20

  • Ready to Register?

    Click on the link below and it'll take you portal to register. Come join our Martial Arts program!

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Daniel Trimmell - Little Dragon Instructor + Assistant Instructor 


3rd Degree Black Belt (Since 2019)


Started at Richardson Y in 2019




Daniel trimmell

We have Many Assistant Instructors with tons of experience to help grow our program including but not limited to:


Ceasar Johnson (7th)


Thomas Merhout (7th)


Liane Buckley (4th)


Tim Meeks (3rd) 


 Daniel Cohen (3rd)


 Jeffery Chou (2nd)


Bethany Edmonson (1st) 

Benefits and Purposes of Martial Arts:

Physical Fitness — improving coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and overall health.

Discipline and Self-Control — teaching children to follow instructions, manage emotions, and stay focused.

Confidence and Self-Esteem — helping students gain confidence through gradual progress and achievement.

Respect — encouraging respect for instructors, parents, classmates, and themselves.

Goal Setting and Perseverance — advancing through belts or ranks teaches patience and persistence.

Self-Defense Awareness — learning how to protect themselves and avoid dangerous situations responsibly.

Social Development — building teamwork, friendships, communication skills, and sportsmanship.

Mental Focus — improving concentration, memory, and attention through structured practice.

Character Development — reinforcing values like honesty, humility, courage, and responsibility.