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Tiger Rock Martial Arts Madison
4.9 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Madison, Alabama
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 (ages 4–15) — 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tigerrockmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (256) 262-4545
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They do a phenomenal job connecting with kids, teaching taekwondo, and helping students progress through belt levels while bettering their skills.”
“They go out of their way to get to know the kids one on one and show great patience.”
“It is a great workout, teaches excellent self-defense, teaches leadership, and boosts self-confidence.”
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“It is a great workout, teaches excellent self-defense, teaches leadership, and boosts self-confidence.”
What students say
“The instructor team is great and the classes are a great workout and very engaging for all ages and skill levels.”
“They are incrediby patient and supportive, always providing the right amount of constructive feedback and encouragement.”
“The instructor team is great and the classes are a great workout and very engaging for all ages and skill levels.”
“We loved the interaction between the instructors and our son. Our son loved the mixed martial arts style.”
“They have become a part of our community village, and we highly recommend Tiger Rock of Madison.”
“The staff keeps the studio clean and stocked with up to date training equipment.”
From the reviews
We have been with this Tiger Rock for over three years now, and have three kids enrolled. You will not find a more professional, caring group, and the facility is nicely located as well.
This place is amazing! I have been going for eight years and it has been awesome for all of them. The instructor team is great and the classes are a great workout and very engaging for all ages and skill levels. They have taken me from white to black belt and even further!
Staff and instructors at Madison location are amazing. Our son has been attending classes for 4 months and the improvement in his self confidence has been more than we could ever have dreamed.
We love Tiger Rock Martial Arts and their instructors. Our family was returning from South Korea where our 7 year old son studied Tae Kwon Do. We had a hard time finding a program for him that supported his growth and needs. After touring Tiger Rock and meeting Chris we decided to give their free promotion a try.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger Rock Martial Arts Madison
Tiger Rock Martial Arts Madison comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Martial Arts Madison
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site