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Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Franklin, Tennessee
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
- 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 (615) 977-7625
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Tiger Rock not only instills a love for martial arts but does so in such a way to help the kids grow mentally as well as physically.”
“It has been great for his self-esteem and independence while also teaching both of us essential self-defense.”
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“It has been great for his self-esteem and independence while also teaching both of us essential self-defense.”
What students say
“Our son has tremendously excelled with the guidance of all the amazing instructors.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin and what it has done not only for our son, but our family.”
“She has learned discipline, self defense skills, anti-bullying techniques, patience and so much more!”
“The program is also nation wide and hosts local and National tournaments.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin and what it has done not only for our son, but our family.”
“However, after watching our child attend for a few weeks, we began to understand the discipline and focus that the program teaches.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend Tiger Rock Franklin with instructors Mr. and Mrs. Gann. My oldest son (8) began Tiger Rock last year. I have watched him progress from a white belt to second level green belt.
I cannot say enough good things about Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin and what it has done not only for our son, but our family. We have been a part of this academy for 2 years now. Our son has tremendously excelled with the guidance of all the amazing instructors.
My son started Tiger Rock Taekwondo in Franklin back in October of 2020, just after turning 9. He had tried most of the traditional youth sports and wanted to do something different. He loves this and even competed in a competition. Mr. Gann has a great way of connecting with and communicating with the kids.
To have Mr. and Mrs. Gann involved in your life is such a blessing. My daughter has taken Martial Arts through Tiger Rock since she was 5. She is now 17 and is an instructor. I started taking about 4 years ago and Mr. Gann has been my instructor through most of it. I have trained with Mrs. Gann almost that entire time.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin 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 of Franklin
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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