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



