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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Sioux City
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Sioux City, Iowa
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 (712) 266-0688
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 1:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 1:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Dallen and their instructors do a fantastic job working with all kids no matter their ability level, their strengths or their weaknesses.”
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What students say
“Master Dallen is a truly exceptional instructor — knowledgeable, patient, and deeply committed to helping every student reach their full potential.”
“Tiger Rock provides a welcoming environment for kids and adults to learn martial arts and they are great supporters of the community!”
“Tiger Rock provides a welcoming environment for kids and adults to learn martial arts and they are great supporters of the community!”
“My son LOVES the classes and the instructors really work with the little ones.”
“Tiger Rock provides a welcoming environment for kids and adults to learn martial arts and they are great supporters of the community!”
“The values taught here extend far beyond the mat: confidence, respect, focus, and perseverance are woven into every class.”
From the reviews
I love the staff at Tiger Rock @Sioux City IA. The staff have the patience of saints & their training techniques are excellent. I feel proud to be apart of something so prestigious… my daughters and I look forward to many more years!
The Dallens are great instructors and make working out fun. I love the self defense we learn.
Tiger Rock Martial Arts is absolutely outstanding, and it’s all thanks to the incredible leadership of Master and Mrs. Dallen! Master Dallen is a truly exceptional instructor — knowledgeable, patient, and deeply committed to helping every student reach their full potential.
Mr. & Mrs. Dallen and their instructors do a fantastic job working with all kids no matter their ability level, their strengths or their weaknesses. Not only have they helped my kids grow their martial art skills since we started with them in 2019 but they have helped them grow in their life skills as well!
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Sioux City
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Sioux City 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 Sioux City
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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