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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of McKinney
4.5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in McKinney, Texas
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
- Membership memberships run around $120/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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 (214) 585-0555
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been coming here for about 3 years now, and it’s definitely one of the best things we have done for her.”
“Aside from kids program they also have an amazing adult program that I am enjoying greatly.”
“Both instructors and teammates help you learn forms and sparring sequences and the encouraging push to become a better athlete extends beyond the studio.”
“Overall, Tiger Rock Martial Arts provides an excellent martial arts training experience that combines physical fitness, self-defense skills, and character development.”
“Both instructors and teammates help you learn forms and sparring sequences and the encouraging push to become a better athlete extends beyond the studio.”
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“Overall, Tiger Rock Martial Arts provides an excellent martial arts training experience that combines physical fitness, self-defense skills, and character development.”
What students say
“We have seen Aryan grow both on and off the mat, and we truly appreciate the positive and supportive environment that Mr.”
“Both instructors and teammates help you learn forms and sparring sequences and the encouraging push to become a better athlete extends beyond the studio.”
“If you’re looking for a family environment where you and your child feel welcomed and your looking to build your child’s confidence look no further this is where you want to be!”
“With complete confidence, I can say that Master Vidal is one of the strongest instructors I have had the privilege to train with.”
“If you’re looking for a family environment where you and your child feel welcomed and your looking to build your child’s confidence look no further this is where you want to be!”
From the reviews
My daughter has been coming here for about 3 years now, and it’s definitely one of the best things we have done for her. Through the guidance of Mr. David, Mr. Simmons and the other staff, our daughter, is far more composed, disciplined, and driven to strive better in learning this art and being a better person in…
Tiger rock has been a blessing for my family. We have been with them for 3 yrs+. My son has learned so much from defending himself to respect. He has progressed so mu ch as a young man. Mr. Trevino and Mr. Simmons have been amazing the way they loved the kids and work hard with them.
Tiger Rock Martial Arts offers an exceptional training experience. The instructors are highly skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft. They create a positive and supportive environment that fosters personal growth and development.
I’ve been training in this academy for almost 10 years now, I started off in the Teens program and the life skills you learn and develop while training with Tiger Rock has helped guide me through my teenage and college years.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of McKinney
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of McKinney 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 McKinney
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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