Our story
A karate family since 1963.
Talamantez Family Karate Center is exactly what the name says: a family teaching families, on E. Borgfeld Dr in the Timberwood Park area.
Where it started
Trained by the Father of American Karate.
Paul Talamantez Sr. trained under his Sensei, Hanshi Robert A. Trias, the father of American Shuri-ryu karate. He has spent more than 55 years training and teaching students of every age, and he still teaches. One parent put it simply: he is at every class.
The Okinawan Shuri Karate-Do banner in the old family studio is part of the same line that runs to the mats on Borgfeld today.
It runs in the blood
Three generations on the mat.
His son Alex Talamantez became the 1995 USA Karate National Champion. Paul Talamantez Jr. has earned awards of his own in kata. Now his granddaughters test for their belts at the school, on the same night as Master Wurth’s daughter.
That is why it is called a family dojo. Bring your family to join ours.
Instructors
Who teaches your family
Grandmaster
Grandmaster Talamantez
Paul Talamantez Sr. has taught karate in San Antonio since 1963. His focus has never changed: confidence, focus, respect and integrity, for students of every age.
Master Instructor
Master Wurth
Master Wurth runs the floor day to day and is the person you will meet at your first class. A karate parent too: Master Wurth’s daughter trains and tests here.
The school
Come see the place
Red and blue mats, heavy bags, a lobby full of trophies, and plenty of parking right out front, next to the fire station.
Grandmaster Paul Talamantez runs a fantastic program. Very professional and hands on. Valuable lessons that I use in my everyday life to go along with the self defense I learned. I recommend this school to anyone.
The best program. The owner is a gentleman that has been doing this for many years and he is at every class. My kids love it and I am very pleased.
Great vibe and even better people. We were treated like family from Day 1. A great place that teaches confidence, discipline, and respect. My son loves it!!
Meet the family.
Your first class is free. Come train with a family that has been teaching since 1963.