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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Pensacola
4.3 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Pensacola, Florida
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 (850) 453-8400
Hours
| Monday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 2–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The life lessons that are woven into his daily instruction and training are invaluable, and I am grateful for the impact he has had on my children.”
“I started training here in 2008 and stayed with Master Abercrombie until I entered high school in 2014.”
“Anyone considering putting their child in a self defense class, do yourself a favor and at least let your child take one of the trial classes.”
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“Anyone considering putting their child in a self defense class, do yourself a favor and at least let your child take one of the trial classes.”
What students say
“Martial Arts is a strong building block for learning the fundamentals of almost any physical activity.”
“They have shown my son how to be respectful and to never give up!”
“Master Abercrombie is an outstanding instructor who not only teaches Taekwondo and it’s principles but also the genuine characteristics of success.”
“We were so taken by the heartwarming kindness they extend it to my son, especially during a time where he needed to confidence boost the most.”
From the reviews
The atmosphere of this place is so inviting, Master Abercrombie was always very open and worked real hard with each an every student. Not only that, he interacts with non-students (usually parents) and honestly wants them all to succeed!
Martial Arts is a strong building block for learning the fundamentals of almost any physical activity. I started training here in 2008 and stayed with Master Abercrombie until I entered high school in 2014.
All 4 of my children have taken TKDO at Abercrombie’s. We have been going there since 2006, and we are more amazed every day at the commitment and dedication off all the instructors. Not only have my kids learned TKDO, they have learned life lessons and how to be a better person.
Master Abercrombie is an excellent and patient teacher! We started coming because we wanted my 7 year old to learn taekwondo, and now the whole family goes! I would recommend anyone train with him!
New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Pensacola
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Pensacola 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 Pensacola
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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