USA Karate
About
USA Karate is a martial arts gym located in Houston, TX.
Contact
11101 Resource Pkwy, Houston, TX 77089, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 3:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Mike Tucker
Founder • Master Instructor
Certified Master Instructor, Hall of Fame (1999), 34+ years martial arts
Founder of USA Karate. His legacy continues through the instructors and staff who uphold his standards of excellence and dedication to teaching.
Gabriel Vargas
Director & Head Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt (Karate), BJJ Black Belt, State titles
23 years teaching experience. 5th degree black belt in karate under Mike Tucker. Earned BJJ black belt under Professor Marcelo Uirapuru (2025). Adjunct math professor.
Emilio Vargas
Assistant Director & Assistant Head Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt (Karate), 2006 Southeast Texas Regional Golden Gloves Champion
23 years teaching experience. 5th degree black belt in karate under Mike Tucker. Won state titles in team kata. Pursuing law enforcement.
Cristian Cisneros
Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt (Karate)
Earned 2nd degree black belt in March 2024. 4 years teaching experience. Competes locally. Studies physics at University of Houston.
Isaac Dorantes
Instructor & Caregiver
2nd Degree Black Belt (Karate)
4 years teaching experience. Holds 2nd degree black belt (March 2024). Experience in point sparring, continuous sparring, and jiu-jitsu. College student.
Diavio Dominguez
Instructor & Caregiver
1st Degree Black Belt (Karate)
3.5 years teaching experience. Earned 1st degree black belt in March 2023. Known for calm, personable approach. College student, plans to teach math.