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Rock City Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Little Rock, Arkansas
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rockcitymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 501-812-9121
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Not only do they teach the kids about BJJ/MMA, they also incorporate valuable life lessons in their classes and help the kids build their character and self-esteem.”
Other martial arts here
“Not only do they teach the kids about BJJ/MMA, they also incorporate valuable life lessons in their classes and help the kids build their character and self-esteem.”
“The Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jujitsu involves rigorous training, but the social experience is at both welcoming and challenging to grow in character, too.”
What students say
“The friendly and knowledgeable instructors quickly become family.”
“We would recommend this MMA business to all parents and adults who want excellence and a family atmosphere!”
“My daughter has been coming for some time. She loves Coach Kirby and has learned a lot as he is an awesome teacher.”
“Not only do they teach the kids about BJJ/MMA, they also incorporate valuable life lessons in their classes and help the kids build their character and self-esteem.”
From the reviews
This Mixed Martial Arts is the Best in Central Arkansas! Hands down no other Gyms focus on Kids the way Coach Kirby does. If you are looking for a place that instills respect, self esteem, confidence in self and others.
We love Rock City MMA! My three year old Henry is shy and Coach Kirby is great with him. Patient but firm and a lot of fun. We attend twice a week and there is always variety in each class and creative ways to teach the kids new things while building on previously taught skills.
My grandson Colby took Lessons at MMA. He was going through PTSD from his former step-father. The staff at MMA helped him built his self-confidence and made him feel like family. He is almost 21 now and loves life. Thank you to the MMA family for helping kids reach their potential awareness that they are not helpless.
We love Rock City MMA! Coach Kirby and his wife Tiffany are a great team and they make each child and person feel like family. My kids love coming to class and they have learned to much but most importantly their confidence has grown so much.
New to taekwondo? Start at Rock City Mixed Martial Arts
Rock City Mixed Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Rock City Mixed Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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