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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of The Westbank
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gretna, Louisiana
Part of Tiger-Rock Martial Arts
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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 (504) 394-0008
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
“Everyone is very respectful, kind and the instructors are very knowledgeable and know all the kids its 🤪 crazy How they can memorize everyone's name and what each need.”
“I recommend Tiger-rock to kids,teens and adults to give it a try.”
“What a great place for children to learnself-defense, meet future friends and most of all learn self-respect and respect for others!”
Other martial arts here
“My classmate says that this is a good karate place to go so my mom is making me go there I know imma love it”
“What a great place for children to learnself-defense, meet future friends and most of all learn self-respect and respect for others!”
What students say
“My daughter has been going to Tiger-rock for years ,and all the instructors,parents and kids have become our family.”
“This school has given my child the confidence to be himself and I’m so glad we started this journey.”
“Personally I loved the tournaments they had for us and loved my instructors so much man the 90's was amazing in this building”
“Hated leaving wanna find somewhere locally where I am now so I can start training over and possibly go further than my 3rd degree black belt.”
“Everyone is very respectful, kind and the instructors are very knowledgeable and know all the kids its 🤪 crazy How they can memorize everyone's name and what each need.”
From the reviews
Our kids loved the instructors, the martial arts and the challenge of belting up. They have learned valuable skills, been challenged and grown tremendously from Tiger Rock! We’re so thankful for the Staff and Organization! Highly recommended!
I remember when it was called art monroe taekwondo plus, it still set up same way best memories I have as a child was here in this building. so I'm sure if it's like back then I strongly suggest it, learned self defense, self discipline and respect.
This school has given my child the confidence to be himself and I’m so glad we started this journey. Excellent communication with parents and students. They also offer opportunities to add to your experience with local competitions and events.
My daughter has been going to Tiger-rock for years ,and all the instructors,parents and kids have become our family. I recommend Tiger-rock to kids,teens and adults to give it a try.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of The Westbank
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of The Westbank 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 The Westbank
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site