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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Huntsville
4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Madison, 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
- 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 (256) 830-5454
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
“If your children have an interest for martial arts, this is the place to be.”
“Amazing, energetic, and knowledgeable staff, outstanding program for all ages which teaches life skills and real world skills with traditional TaeKwonDo.”
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What students say
“The owner let me come try a few classes and I loved it, Joined the Tigerrock of west huntsville family.”
“My kids love their teacher, he's really great with the kids and it shows.”
“The owner let me come try a few classes and I loved it, Joined the Tigerrock of west huntsville family.”
“The Tiger Cubs program especially is amazing for helping kids 3+ develop physical strength and coordination, self-control, and respect for authority.”
From the reviews
The instructors are awesome, and the students are fun to work with. My kids and I have been taking classes here for over 2 years. These classes are great for physical exercise, discipline, and confidence building.
We became part of the Tiger Rock Martial Arts (Huntsville) family approximately 4 - 5 years ago. My husband and I have a 14 year old son who is a 2nd Degree Level 4 Black Belt, Honors Student and Jr. Instructor. We also have an active 8 year old son who is a Level 2 Red Belt.
Amazing, energetic, and knowledgeable staff, outstanding program for all ages which teaches life skills and real world skills with traditional TaeKwonDo. I would't think about going anywhere else to train. Started my TaeKwonDo journey 18 years ago (somewhere else), left for several years, and then moved to Huntsville.
3 of my 4 kids are students here. Mr Simmons is a fantastic instructor and we are happy with the classes for little kids and big ones alike. The Tiger Cubs program especially is amazing for helping kids 3+ develop physical strength and coordination, self-control, and respect for authority.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Huntsville
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Huntsville 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 West Huntsville
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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