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Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Gulfport
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gulfport, Mississippi
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 +1 228-861-1659
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His gym on Pass Road is the perfect environment for young kids to learn to follow the rules/routines, be organized/responsible for their things, and take direction.”
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What students say
“Master Calhoun is great with all his students he takes time to get to know all of them.”
“The facility is nice, the instructors are welcoming and it's easy to tell that they are committed to bringing a structured, caring environment.”
“Master Calhoun is great with all his students he takes time to get to know all of them.”
“My son Kole has learned so much, it gives him a sense of pride and confidence.”
From the reviews
My son Kole has learned so much, it gives him a sense of pride and confidence. Master Calhoun is great with all his students he takes time to get to know all of them. And Instructor and front desk worker Janice treats all of the kids like they are her own. We love this place.
in the 90s i was a student of gulfport job corp where i lean taekwondo their i was train under ms clark who was train by master calhoun i was student of master calhoun and lean the art of taekwondo it was the best time of my life and in joy going to tournaments and nationals so today i was going threw some my old…
Joe Calhoun is so good with his young students. He is firm and loving all at the same time. His gym on Pass Road is the perfect environment for young kids to learn to follow the rules/routines, be organized/responsible for their things, and take direction.
Searching for an activity for my 4 year old grandson and he's found an amazing home! The facility is nice, the instructors are welcoming and it's easy to tell that they are committed to bringing a structured, caring environment. The difference in my grandson was very positive within two lessons.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Gulfport
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Gulfport 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 Gulfport
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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