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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pelham
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Pelham, 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
- 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 +1 205-663-0091
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I was very impressed with his knowledge his enthusiasm and the joy he gets from teaching when my son is of age.”
Other martial arts here
“They have been tremendous in helping our children the structure of Karate .”
What students say
“Stephenson is an excellent instructor.”
“Great Family environment where we learn to set goals, stay committed, and celebrate progress - building real confidence that carries into school, work, and life!”
“All 3 of my kids are enrolled and they love it. I love the instructor, and I like the fun and structure he brings to each class.”
“RTR ELECTRIC was hired to do a lighting change out job for the new owner of the Tiger rock Pelham location.”
“Great Family environment where we learn to set goals, stay committed, and celebrate progress - building real confidence that carries into school, work, and life!”
From the reviews
I am one of the students there, and I just wanted to say how good the instructors are and how good the classes are, it is definitely one of the best learning experiences I have ever had and I want to continue having the experience
Mr Ray is so good with his classes. His lessons balance having fun along with discipline and routine. He maintains a high level of expectation but teaches his students how to meet those on their own terms. His team has reworked that facility into a clean, well decorated practice area. Highly recommend.
All 3 of my kids are enrolled and they love it. I love the instructor, and I like the fun and structure he brings to each class. My kids are always looking forward to attending class. I am glad that I choose Pelham Tiger Rock as an activity they can do together.
My son, who has issues with focus, is extremely alert and attentive due to being in classes here! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and care about their students, I'm so impressed and it's a joy to come here every week!
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pelham
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pelham 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 Pelham
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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