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Tiger Rock Academy of Lincoln Nebraska
4.6 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lincoln, Nebraska
Part of Tiger-Rock Martial Arts
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tracademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (402) 483-1011
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is even more of a factor for children which is why my wife and I were so excited and looking forward to the time when we could enter our daughter into such a program as this.”
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What students say
“Tiger Rock is a fantastic organization that provides mental and physical benefits, a positive, affirming community and exceptional instructors and role models.”
“Since starting My son has gained a lot of confidence.”
“In addition we wanted an activity that helped build skill in other sports, competition, sportsmanship and humility.”
“Tiger Rock is a fantastic organization that provides mental and physical benefits, a positive, affirming community and exceptional instructors and role models.”
“They have helped him gain confidence, taught him about focusing on goals at school and at Tiger Rock, and about working hard to achieve those goals.”
From the reviews
We have been attending classes at Tiger Rock now for 12 years. All four of my children are in their program. It is such an amazing program that helps children learn focus, self control, how to protect themselves if they are in a bad situation, as well as learn to be a positive role model in our community.
My son is very happy at Tiger Rock. They have helped him gain confidence, taught him about focusing on goals at school and at Tiger Rock, and about working hard to achieve those goals.
We started at Tiger Rock with a two week trial program. We'd been looking for an activity our young daughter would enjoy, but that would help her be active and challenge her. We had previously tried various sports and just didn't find anything she was really excited about.
Tiger Rock is a fantastic organization that provides mental and physical benefits, a positive, affirming community and exceptional instructors and role models. My son started as a Tiger Cub 6 years ago and, being pleased with the program, my husband started a year later.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger Rock Academy of Lincoln Nebraska
Tiger Rock Academy of Lincoln Nebraska 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 Tiger Rock Academy of Lincoln Nebraska
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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