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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Waukee
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Waukee, 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
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- Website & schedule tigerrockmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-978-8070
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 1–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Thankful for Tiger Rock for helping my son build confidence, overcome fears, be more focused, and get stronger while doing so!”
“If you want a place where your child/family can learn self defense, grow, gain confidence and be part of a team and amazing community Tiger Rock is the place.”
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“If you want a place where your child/family can learn self defense, grow, gain confidence and be part of a team and amazing community Tiger Rock is the place.”
What students say
“If you want a place where your child/family can learn self defense, grow, gain confidence and be part of a team and amazing community Tiger Rock is the place.”
“If you're looking for a place your child can learn martial arts as well as respect, character, and a place they love going, I can't recommend Mr.”
“She loves everything from making friends at weekly classes to going to competitions and winning medals.”
“If you want a place where your child/family can learn self defense, grow, gain confidence and be part of a team and amazing community Tiger Rock is the place.”
“If you want a place where your child/family can learn self defense, grow, gain confidence and be part of a team and amazing community Tiger Rock is the place.”
From the reviews
Our daughter started at Tiger Rock in Waukee when she was just 3 years old. Due to her inability to sit still or listen to instruction I was nervous, but knew we needed to try something before she started pre-school. That was 2 years ago, and I can't even begin to tell you how far we have come since then!
If you're looking for a place your child can learn martial arts as well as respect, character, and a place they love going, I can't recommend Mr. And Mrs. Woods tiger rock enough. I was going to check out a few places andnoet my son choose which martial arts he'd want to go to.
Our daughter has been in the Tiger Cubs class for about 8 months now. Since she has started, we have seen her confidence increase and she has made so many new friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wood are amazing with all the kids, and have become like family to us. The facility is always clean.
We couldn’t be more grateful for our experience at Tiger Rock Taekwondo Academy, especially under the leadership of Senior Master Hubbard. Our son, Dierks, recently earned his black belt, and watching his journey has been incredible.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Waukee
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Waukee 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 Waukee
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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