Martial arts school · Hurst, TX · reviewed since 2018
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 38%62+23.6Reliability 17%53+9Craft & service 20%83+16.6Value 10%97+9.7Momentum 10%100+10Replies to reviews 5%73+3.7Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 13 martial arts schoolsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 17%
4.9★★★★★182 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google users rate the school 4.9 out of 5 based on 182 reviews, noting that the owner responds to 97% of feedback. Positive comments highlight patient instructors, a supportive community, and significant improvements in children’s confidence and discipline. However, critical reviews describe issues with long-term contracts, high monthly fees, and a lack of appropriate support for neurodivergent students during camps.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 182 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 182 Google reviews (165 with written comments, 20 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
Service: Martial Arts School serving Hurst, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other martial arts schools
Percentile per factor (100 = best)iPercentile vs other companies in the category: 70 means better than 70% of them.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: reliability.
Top Leaders ATA Martial ArtsMartial Arts Schools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 38% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; 65% absolute (3.5★ = 0, 5★ = 100), 35% vs the category.Top Leaders ATA Martial Arts is better than 62% of martial arts schools. Category median: 82.B
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ReliabilityiReliability · 17% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months, or the 20 newest if fewer (fewer = better); 65% absolute (0% = 100, 15%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Top Leaders ATA Martial Arts is better than 53% of martial arts schools. Category median: 82.C
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · 20% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review with highlights; 65% absolute (0% = 100, 10%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Top Leaders ATA Martial Arts is better than 83% of martial arts schools. Category median: 83.A
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ValueiValue · 10% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), 35% vs the category.Top Leaders ATA Martial Arts is better than 97% of martial arts schools. Category median: 80.A
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MomentumiMomentum · 10% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100.Top Leaders ATA Martial Arts is better than 100% of martial arts schools. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 5% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), 35% vs the category.Top Leaders ATA Martial Arts is better than 73% of martial arts schools. Category median: 53.B
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Star ratings
182 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars17496%
4 stars21%
3 stars00%
2 stars11%
1 star53%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 165 written reviews
96%praise
Praise14496%
Complaints64%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude5839%
Would recommend3926%
Quality & results2114%
Honesty & trust1611%
Communication64%
Speed & response53%
Price & value53%
What customers talk about
We read 165 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Coach Gonzalez is an incredibly patient, disciplined, and compassionate instructor who truly cares about his students.”
“I highly recommend Top Leader Martial Arts classes for kids to strengthen their minds and bodies and develop resilience, focus and self control.”
“The teachers are top-notch, with incredible attitudes, so much patience, and a genuine love for working with our kids.”
“My son absolutely loves coming to classes, and as a parent, I genuinely enjoy being part of this amazing community.”
“Their tournament prep is top-notch, communication with parents is clear and consistent, and the facility is always clean and well-run.”
“It was a random add on facebook and I enrolled immediately after the first free trial.”
“It is definitely worth it to stop by and see for yourself, I promise you won’t be sorry!”
“95 back and they said they will take it up with the billing company.”
People customers mention
Gonzalez23 reviews
Taekwondo8 reviews
Gonzales6 reviews
Camp4 reviews
Karate4 reviews
Dave3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
KKarenn3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
There’s truly no other school like this one! My son absolutely loves coming to classes, and as a parent, I genuinely enjoy being part of this amazing community. The teachers are top-notch, with incredible attitudes, so much patience, and a genuine love for working with our kids. We couldn’t be happier with our experience. 10/10 highly recommend!
MMarcela6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Fantastic , knowledgeable instructors and people! I highly recommend Top Leader Martial Arts classes for kids to strengthen their minds and bodies and develop resilience, focus and self control. Plus, the classes are so fun for them - my child looks forward to his classes every week!
RRoweena10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Excellent team! All the instructors are very professional, respectful, and kind. They genuinely care about the kids and create a positive, supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and build confidence. Highly recommend Top Leaders Martial Arts!
GGabrielLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Great school! Very engaging! My daughter loves it very much! ATA has also helped her with her discipline and I enjoy watching their class. Instructors are very professional and friendly! Kids loves them! And not only kiddos, they have opportunities for adults too!
CCARLOSLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
This is the best Taekwondo school in the entire area. The instructors are the best, very professional, plenty in knowledge and very polite. Recommended a 100%.
CchrisLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Great Staff great studio we have been happy with what our son has been learning and practicing.They are Really good with kids
There’s truly no other school like this one! My son absolutely loves coming to classes, and as a parent, I genuinely enjoy being part of this amazing community. The teachers are top-notch, with incredible attitudes, so much patience, and a genuine love for working with our kids. We couldn’t be happier with our experience. 10/10 highly recommend!
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Mrs.Cortes ! 🥋❤️
It means the world to us to know that your son loves coming to class and that your family feels part of our Top Leaders Martial Arts community. We are passionate about helping every student grow in confidence, discipline, and leadership while having fun along the way. Thank you for trusting us with your son’s martial arts journey. We’re so happy to have your family as part of ours! 🥰🙏
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Marcela Gimenez6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marcela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Fantastic , knowledgeable instructors and people! I highly recommend Top Leader Martial Arts classes for kids to strengthen their minds and bodies and develop resilience, focus and self control. Plus, the classes are so fun for them - my child looks forward to his classes every week!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation Marcela! 🥋😊 We’re happy to hear that your child enjoys coming to class every week! Our goal is to help every student build confidence, focus, discipline, and resilience while having fun. We truly appreciate your trust and support! ❤️🥋
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Marco GomezLocal Guide · 49 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marco has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can honestly say that we have finally found the best Taekwondo school in the Metroplex! Coach Gonzalez is an incredibly patient, disciplined, and compassionate instructor who truly cares about his students. From the very first day, he and his family made us feel welcomed and part of their community.
As parents of a child with autism, finding the right environment for our children has not always been easy. We have visited other schools where we felt our child did not receive the patience, understanding, and support he needed. Here, we found exactly what we had been looking for: a place where our children are welcomed, encouraged, and given the opportunity to grow.
Both my son and daughter have made tremendous progress, not only in martial arts but also in discipline, confidence, and self-control. We can see the positive impact Taekwondo has had on their behavior at home and at school, and as parents, that means the world to us.
All the instructors are outstanding, professional, and genuinely dedicated to helping every student succeed. We are incredibly grateful to Coach Gonzalez and his entire team for creating such a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
If you are looking for a Taekwondo school that teaches more than just martial arts—one that builds character, discipline, confidence, and respect—I highly recommend this school. You will not be disappointed!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review Mr. Gomez! ❤️
It truly means the world to our family and our entire team to be part of your children’s journey. Every child deserves to feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We’re incredibly proud of the progress your son and daughter have made, and we’re grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us.
Thank you for being part of the Top Leaders Martial Arts family! 🥋
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Roweena Peña10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Roweena has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Excellent team! All the instructors are very professional, respectful, and kind. They genuinely care about the kids and create a positive, supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and build confidence. Highly recommend Top Leaders Martial Arts!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation Sir! ❤️🥋 We’re grateful to have your support and are happy to hear that you appreciate our team and the positive environment we strive to create. Helping every child build confidence, discipline, and leadership skills is what we love to do.
Thank you for being part of the Top Leaders Martial Arts family! :)
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Total S1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Total has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great school! Very engaging! My daughter loves it very much! ATA has also helped her with her discipline and I enjoy watching their class. Instructors are very professional and friendly! Kids loves them! And not only kiddos, they have opportunities for adults too!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Mr. Pacheco! ❤️🥋
We’re thrilled to hear that your daughter loves her classes and that you’ve noticed improvements in her discipline. Our team is passionate about helping students of all ages grow in confidence, focus, and leadership while having fun! We truly appreciate your support and are happy to have you as part of the Top Leaders Martial Arts family! 🙏😃
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CARLOS RIVERALocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews CARLOS has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This is the best Taekwondo school in the entire area. The instructors are the best, very professional, plenty in knowledge and very polite. Recommended a 100%.
Response from the owner · 5 years ago
Thank you so much!
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Amary Coulibaly1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Amary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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We’ve had a wonderful experience with Top Leaders ATA Martial Arts in Euless. My son Adama has really enjoyed being part of the program, and I’ve been very impressed with the positive environment they create for the kids.
What I appreciate most is that they are teaching much more than martial arts. They focus on discipline, confidence, respect, listening, perseverance, and leadership. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and know how to challenge the kids while still making the classes fun and engaging.
As a parent, it’s great to see Adama learning new skills, becoming more confident, and being excited to come back to class. You can tell that the instructors genuinely care about the development of each student both inside and outside of martial arts.
I would highly recommend Top Leaders ATA Martial Arts to any parent looking for a place where their child can learn martial arts, build confidence, develop discipline, and grow into a strong leader.
Thank you to the entire Top Leaders ATA team for everything you do for Adama and the other students!
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to our entire Top Leaders family. We are to happy to see Adama growing in confidence? Discipline and Leadership, and we are happy to have him as part of our program.
Thank you for trusting us with his journey and for being such a supportive parent ! 😃🥋
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chris RobinsonLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We absolutely love ATA Top Leader Academy! In just two months of practicing, we have already seen such a positive change in our son. He is learning discipline, focus, determination, and most importantly, developing a “Yes, I Can!” attitude.
It has been amazing to watch his confidence grow and see him apply what he’s learning both inside and outside of class. The instructors do such a great job encouraging the kids, teaching them important life skills, and making every class something they look forward to.
We are so happy we found ATA Top Leader Academy and are excited to see how much more our son will grow! Highly recommend
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and for being part of our Top Leaders Martial Arts family! 🥋❤️ It makes us so happy to see your son growing in confidence and developing these important life skills. We are proud of his progress and excited to continue helping him grow, both on and off the mat. Thank you for trusting us to be part of his journey. We look forward to seeing all the amazing things he will accomplish! 💪😊.
