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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of South Austin
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Austin, 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.
Welcoming dojo teaching kids and adults taekwondo, karate, self-defense and other martial-arts skills to help improve confidence, discipline, physical strength and respect.
Plan your first class
- 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 (512) 731-5425
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s a great group of kids who encourage and challenge each other, creating a supportive and motivating atmosphere.”
“Watching him earn stripes and work toward his next belt is proof that with the right environment he can thrive.”
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What students say
“From the moment I stepped onto the mat as a beginner – a white belt – I felt welcomed and included.”
“The instructors are outstanding—knowledgeable, supportive, and great at motivating students to push their limits while maintaining a positive and respectful environment.”
“It's a great workout and a lot of fun.”
“The Tiger Rock family has been instrumental in building my kids’ self confidence, physical strength and self control.”
“Tiger Rock Marital Arts employees and owners are very professional, thoughtful, helpful, kind and very understanding of whatever arises in our (students and/or families).”
“The program has been fantastic for her overall fitness, building strength, coordination, and endurance, while also fostering discipline, confidence, and mental focus.”
From the reviews
My daughter and son have been attending Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Oak Hill for more than 3 years. We have been extremely happy not just with the taekwondo training but also the individual support/care that they have been receiving since the beginning.
Our daughter has been training at Tiger Rock in Oak Hill for the past three years, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The program has been fantastic for her overall fitness, building strength, coordination, and endurance, while also fostering discipline, confidence, and mental focus.
Our five-year-old son has an endless amount of energy and struggles with focus and impulse control. That’s why discovering Tiger-Rock has been such a gift. The structure of class, combined with the physical movement and clear goals, gives our son exactly what he needs: a place to move, grow, and be celebrated for his…
Tiger Rock Marital Arts employees and owners are very professional, thoughtful, helpful, kind and very understanding of whatever arises in our (students and/or families). I believe that they have all become more like family members than instructors. For example, I bought my granddaughter a 2 month old Pug.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of South Austin
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of South Austin 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 South Austin
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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