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Honoring and Remembering our Kwan Jhang Nim (Grandmaster) Brett Riley!!


 While in Connecticut, Brett discovered what would become his life’s work when he began training in martial arts. He opened the West Haven Academy of Karate of New Braunfels in December 1993. Brett taught thousands of students – he promoted over three-hundred Dans (black belts), over fifty Certified Instructors, and over twenty Master Instructors. He won fifteen National Championships and two Master’s Grand Championships, and his students won hundreds more at the National and International level. Brett earned his Cho Dan (first degree black belt) in November 1989, and still going strong twenty-seven years later when he earned the rank of Chil Dan (7th Degree black belt) in February 2016. In March 2023, Brett founded The Texas Academy of Karate system, including schools in Buda and Huntsville, TX. As a recognition of his lifetime of achievement and service to the martial arts, Brett was elevated to the title of “Master Beyond Rank” by an international organization of Tang Soo Do Masters. In January 2025, he was promoted by his best friend SBN Tom Cox. His students describe that the relationships they formed with him and other students changed their lives for the better. He was not just a karate teacher, but mentor, father figure, brother and best friend. He will be greatly missed
“Do it until you get it right, then do it until it equals a Fibonacci number” — KJN Brett Riley
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TRAIN IN THE ART OF TANG SOO DO! AND IN THE STYLE OF TEG SA SEU

At THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF KARATE in New Braunfels, Texas you will be taught the classical Korean martial "ART" of Tang Soo Do. Tang Soo Do (Hangul: 당수도, Hanja: 唐手道) refers to a Korean martial art based on Karate, as well as northern Chinese martial arts. This traditional art founded by the legendary Kwan Jhang Nim Hwang Kee, offers students a well-rounded, complete curriculum that will challenge the mind, body, and spirit of each and every student dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of life.

At the heart of our "STYLE" TEG SA SEU (Texas Style) created by our founder Kwan Jhang Nim Brett Riley lies a profound sense of family, where parents and children practice side by side, forging unbreakable bonds through shared discipline and dedication. In the dojang, families unite in their pursuit of martial arts mastery, sweating together through rigorous forms and sparring sessions, their mutual encouragement echoing through the space. The school itself transforms into a second home, where instructors and students become an extended family, supporting one another with respect and camaraderie. This tight-knit community fosters not only physical strength and technique but also a deep sense of belonging, as the shared journey in Tang Soo Do Teg Sa Seu creates lifelong connections that feel as enduring as kinship.

Events • 이벤트

Join us in testing our skill, spirit, and strength at our next Texas Academy of Karate tournament.

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The 3rd Annual Round Rock Karate Invitational - Congratulations to Nathan Camp!!! 

Sat • Sept 13 • 8:00 AM — Round Rock, TX

  • Forms • Sparring • Board Break • Weapons
  • Nathan Camp won Gup Grand Champion!!!

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Rumble in Humble (Humble)

Sat • Sept 27 • 8:00 AM — Humble, TX

  • Forms • Weapons • Sparring • Board Break
  • Rules meeting 8:00 AM
  • Promo code “RUMBLE” expires 9/5
Register
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Texas Revolution Martial Arts Championships (San Antonio)

Fri • Oct 3 • 5:00 PM — San Antonio, TX

  • Forms • Weapons • Sparring • Board Break
  • Rules meeting 8:00 AM
  • Early Bird - Pricing ends on (Sept 19th)
  • At the door pricing begins $80 for the First Division, $30 for Each Additional Division
Register
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Community

Back-to-School Buddy Bash (Buda)

Sat • Oct 18 • 10:00 AM — Buda, TX

  • Bring a friend • Intro class for all ages
  • Pad smash • Prize raffle • Snacks
  • Family photos with instructors
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In-House

Holiday Charity Toy Drive & In-House Tournament

Sat • Dec 6 • 9:00 AM — New Braunfels, TX

  • Forms • Sparring • Board Break (all ranks)
  • Donate a new, unwrapped toy for entry discount
  • Family potluck & photo booth
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Schedule

09/14/2025 - 09/20/2025
Sun
14
Mon
15
Tue
16
Wed
17
Thu
18
Fri
19
Sat
20

14
Sunday

No sessions

15
Monday

10:00am - 11:00am

Tai Chi Class

Teresa Garcia
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Trial Lessons and Lessons by Appointment

Teresa Garcia, Noel Quilter
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Orange - White Belt

Paul Plough, Marcus Riley, Noel Quilter
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Red, Green and Dans

Paul Plough, Marcus Riley
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sparring Class (Teens & Adults) All Levels

Michael Ybanez, Rhiannion Ybanez, Joisah Arrell

16
Tuesday

10:00am - 11:30am

ALL Belts - All Ranks

Rhiannion Ybanez
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Trial Lessons and Lessons by Appointment

Teresa Garcia, Josi Tesauro
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Red, Green and Dans

Paul Plough
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Orange - White Belt

Paul Plough, Marcus Riley
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult Class

Noel Quilter, Josi Tesauro

17
Wednesday

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Trial Lessons and Lessons by Appointment

Teresa Garcia, Noel Quilter
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Orange - White Belt

Marcus Riley, Noel Quilter
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Red, Green and Dans

Marcus Riley, Krista Bilbrey
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult Class

Marcus Riley, Amanda Strobel-Velazquez
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Tai Chi Class

Teresa Garcia

18
Thursday

10:00am - 11:30am

ALL Belts - All Ranks

Rhiannion Ybanez
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Trial Lessons and Lessons by Appointment

Rhiannion Ybanez, Teresa Garcia, Noel Quilter, Josi Tesauro, Bud Cool
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Red, Green and Dans

Paul Plough, Bud Cool
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Orange - White Belt

Paul Plough, Noel Quilter
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Adult Class

Paul Plough, Harold Blankenship, Josi Tesauro

19
Friday

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Trial Lessons and Lessons by Appointment

Teresa Garcia, Noel Quilter
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Open Gym

Noel Quilter, Brenna Quilter
6:30pm - 7:30pm

All Belts - All Ranks (Teens and Above)

Tanner Valencia

20
Saturday

9:00am - 10:00am

Tai Chi Class

Teresa Garcia
10:00am - 11:00am

ALL Belts - All Ranks

Josi Tesauro
11:00pm - 12:30am

Dan Class (Red Belts are Invited)

Noel Quilter, Josi Tesauro
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