About Us

East Texas Martial Arts is located in Tyler, Texas and opened in 2008. We are located on Old Jacksonville Hwy. one block S. of Loop 323 across from the Brookshires warehouse and next to East Texas Copy Systems. We have a 3,500sf academy with the largest training floor in the area and plenty of space for parents to watch their children in classes.

Our training programs include traditional Tae Kwon Do, Street Self Defense, Cardio Kickboxing, martial arts weapons, and more.


We’re in the business of changing lives. We give you the physical and mental power to reach your goals no matter what they are.

We offer complete fitness programs for kids, teens, and adults that benefit your:

Mind – Develop greater discipline, concentration,and self-respect

Body – Increase your flexibility, endurance, and muscle tone

 
At East Texas Martial Arts,  your child will experience:

* A more positive attitude toward life
* Improved effort and motivation at home
* Increased respect for themselves, parents and other adults
* The ability to deal more effectively with peer pressure
* The desire to live a healthy and drug free life
* Increased desire to learn and study at school


The Owner/Chief Instructor of East Texas Martial Arts is Tony Splawn. Mr. Splawn has been involved with martial arts most of his life. He started his Tae Kwon Do training at age 11 in Gilmer, Tx. By age 14, Mr. Splawn earned his first black belt in Tae Kwon Do. It was at this time that he knew that he wanted to dedicate his life to martial arts. He believes in a principled approach to martial arts, that includes the development of personal character as well as physical strength.

Some of Mr. Splawn's accomplishments include:

• Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
• 17 years of Martial Arts experiance 
• F.I.G.H.T./Haganah Certified Instructor
• 2003 World Champion / Member of United States Men's Team
• 2008 UFMA National Champion
• 6-Time National Board Breaking Champion
• Owner - Hawkins Tae Kwon Do Jan.2006- Jan. 2011

Assistant Instructors:

Juan Monsivais
    Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

Stacey Flores
    Little Dragons Program Instructor
    Red Belt in Tae Kwon Do


Call East Texas Martial Arts today for more information about our classes and to find out how you can get a 30 Day FREE Trial Membership!

East Texas Martial Arts
Tyler, Texas


  903-239-2480
info@etmartialarts.com

Member of United Family of Martial Artists

Martial Arts Industry Association Elite Program

2011 Century Gold Award Winner