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Dojang: The Korean word for Training Hall or School
Since opening our doors in 2004, our Copperfield Academy has proudly served families throughout Northwest Houston by providing a positive environment where students can build confidence, discipline, leadership, and character through martial arts training.
Located in the heart of Copperfield, our academy has become more than just a martial arts school—it’s a community where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, support one another, and grow both on and off the mats.
Cho's TKD Copperfield Academy
7510 Cherry Park Drive, Suite C
Houston, TX 77095
Our facility features nearly 3,000 square feet of dedicated training space designed to provide students with a safe, professional, and welcoming environment. From a child’s very first class to advanced black belt training, our academy is equipped to support every stage of the martial arts journey.
While students train, parents can relax in our comfortable viewing area. Whether you’re watching your child develop new skills, catching up on work, or simply enjoying the experience, we’ve created an environment that is welcoming for the entire family.
Most importantly, our academy is a place where students learn far more than punches and kicks. Every day, young people step onto our mats to develop confidence, focus, perseverance, respect, and the leadership skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
Because at TXCHOSTKD, we’re not simply building martial artists—we’re helping build the next generation of leaders.
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FAQs & Tips
Whats the Difference between Karate and Tae Kwon Do?
The short answer? These days, not as much as most people think.
Both Karate and Tae Kwon Do are traditional martial arts that teach confidence, discipline, respect, self-control, and perseverance. The biggest difference is their country of origin. Karate originated in Japan, while Tae Kwon Do was developed in Korea. As a result, each art uses its own terminology, traditions, forms, and training methods.
While there are technical differences in how the arts approach movement, striking, and curriculum, both can provide tremendous benefits when taught by quality instructors.
At Cho's TKD, we believe the most important factor isn’t the style itself—it’s the quality of instruction, the culture of the school, and the positive impact the training has on the student. Our focus has always been helping students develop confidence, leadership, discipline, and character that will serve them both on and off the mats.
So this is Tae Kwon Do, right?
Yes… and a little more than that.
The foundation of our curriculum is traditional Tae Kwon Do, and it serves as the backbone of everything we teach. However, martial arts is constantly evolving, and we believe in exposing students to a variety of concepts and skills that help create well-rounded martial artists.
As students progress through the ranks, they may be introduced to elements from other martial arts and combat systems including Hapkido, Wrestling, Western Boxing, and other disciplines. These additional skills help strengthen their understanding of movement, self-defense, coordination, and problem-solving.
That said, our goal isn’t simply to teach techniques from different styles. Our goal is to use martial arts as a vehicle to develop confidence, discipline, resilience, leadership, and character. The style is important—but the person our students become through their training is what matters most.
My Child is Really Shy, Can they do this?
ABSOLUTELY! In fact, some of our most successful students started out as the quietest kids in the room. It’s completely normal for children to feel nervous when trying something new, and our instructors have decades of experience helping students build confidence at their own pace. At Cho's TKD, we don’t expect children to walk through our doors full of confidence—we help them develop it. Through positive encouragement, achievable goals, supportive instructors, and small victories along the way, shy students gradually begin to believe in themselves and become more comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zone. One of the greatest rewards we experience as instructors is watching a child who once stood quietly in the back of the class grow into a confident leader who isn’t afraid to speak up, try new things, and believe in their own abilities.
Confidence isn’t something students bring with them.
It’s something they build here.
What belt do I start at?
Most students begin their martial arts journey as a White Belt.
In martial arts, the White Belt represents a new beginning—a willingness to learn, grow, and challenge yourself. Every black belt was once a white belt who stepped onto the mats for the very first time.
At Cho's TKD, we believe rank is not a reflection of where you start, but of the dedication, perseverance, and personal growth you develop along the way. Whether you’re a child or an adult, your journey begins with learning the fundamentals and building the confidence, discipline, and skills that will carry you forward throughout your training.
I trained at another school, can i transfer?
Absolutely.
We welcome students from a wide variety of martial arts backgrounds and believe that the hard work, dedication, and effort you’ve invested in your training should be respected.
Because every martial arts school and style has its own curriculum, requirements, and expectations, we take the time to evaluate each transfer student individually. Our goal is to find the rank and class placement that best reflects both your previous experience and your ability within our system.
At Cho's TKD, we believe strongly in merit and integrity. We do our best to ensure students receive appropriate credit for the progress they’ve already earned while also maintaining the standards that make rank meaningful. In most cases, active students will not be asked to start over as a White Belt, but we may recommend a temporary adjustment period to help bridge any differences between systems.
Our focus isn’t where you’ve trained before—it’s helping you continue your martial arts journey and achieve your future goals.
Do I Have to Test for my next belt?
Yes, you do!
Belt testing is an important milestone in every student’s martial arts journey. It’s an opportunity to showcase what you’ve learned, receive valuable feedback from your instructors, and celebrate the progress you’ve made through hard work and dedication.
The good news is that we won’t invite you to test until we believe you’re ready. Our instructors work closely with each student to ensure they have the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed.
For many students, especially younger children, testing provides benefits that go far beyond earning the next belt. It teaches students how to perform under pressure, overcome nervousness, and develop confidence in themselves even when stepping outside of their comfort zone. Learning to stand tall, do their best, and face challenges with courage are lessons that extend far beyond the martial arts school.
At Cho's TKD, testing isn’t just about earning rank—it’s about building confidence, perseverance, and the belief that hard work leads to achievement.
What's Sparring?
Sparring is a supervised training exercise where students wear protective equipment and safely apply the skills they’ve learned against a training partner in a controlled environment. More than just punches and kicks, sparring helps students develop confidence, self-control, focus, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. While sparring is an exciting and valuable part of martial arts training, participation is always optional and students may choose whether or not it aligns with their personal goals.
What if I don't want to spar?
That’s completely okay. Sparring is completely optional, and many students train primarily for fitness, confidence, self-defense, personal growth, or simply the enjoyment of martial arts. While we highly encourage sparring because it helps students develop confidence, resilience, practical skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure, participation is always a personal choice. At Cho's TKD, our goal is to help every student succeed in a way that aligns with their individual goals and comfort level.
Am I To Old To Start?
Absolutely NOT. One of the biggest misconceptions about martial arts is that you need to start as a child to be successful. In reality, many of our students begin their martial arts journey as teenagers, adults, and even parents whose children already train at our academy.
At Chos TKD, your journey starts where you are today—not where you wish you had started years ago.
Our instructors work with students of all ages, fitness levels, and experience backgrounds. Whether your goal is to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, reduce stress, challenge yourself, or finally pursue something you’ve always wanted to try, we’ll help you progress at a pace that is right for you.