Tiger Rock of Columbia

Welcome to Tiger Rock

Your Neighborhood Martial Arts Academy

We are teaching martial arts, life skills and physical fitness to students of all ages in North East Columbia and the surrounding communities.

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Get Top-Notch Instruction

At Tiger Rock Columbia, our certified instructors bring experience, passion, and excellence to every class. We don’t just teach martial arts, we build champions through expert guidance, personalized coaching, and a commitment to helping every student grow stronger, sharper, and more confident.

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Learn Self Defense

At Tiger Rock Columbia, our self-defense training goes beyond technique, it empowers you to walk through life with confidence. Our programs combine real-world defense skills with physical fitness and mental discipline, helping students of all ages protect themselves while building strength, awareness, and resilience. Whether you're preparing for the unexpected or just want to feel more in control, we’ll help you rise to the challenge.

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Upcoming Events

Board Breaking Training

Just a reminder our board breaking training class will be next Tuesday Jan 20th @ 223 Rabon rd Columbia 29223 during our normal scheduled class time. Please use the link below to […]

January 20

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Black Belt Pre Test Training

Our next Black Belt Pre Test training will be held on Thursday Jan 22nd @ 8pm-9pm. This will be our last training class before the actual pre test which will be […]

January 22 @ 8:00 pm

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Black Belt Pre Test

January 24 @ 8:00 am

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Weapons Training

January 24 @ 12:00 pm

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Black Belt Pretest Redo

January 27 @ 8:00 pm

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HERE’S WHY OUR COMMUNITY LOVES TIGER-ROCK OF COLUMBIA

Great Lessons

Our lessons are full of energy and fun! Tiger Rock Of Columbia offers classes for pre-school kids (Tiger-Cubs), elementary school students (Juniors), middle and high school students (Teens), and adults.

Great Schedule

Tiger Rock Of Columbia offers daytime (summers), afternoon, and evening classes throughout the week. We also offer classes on Saturday mornings. Even more, members enjoy unlimited training. Get your workout at any time!

Great Location

We are truly your neighborhood Martial arts academy. Located in North East Columbia we are directly across the street from Sesquicentennial State Park and just mins away from The Village Of Sandhills.

Great Environment

At Tiger Rock Of Columbia, students are surrounded by like-minded peers and supportive instructors who all want to see you succeed. Our academy is an awesome, fun, and energetic environment where everyone is encouraged to participate.

After you start training at our North East Columbia location.

You’re going to get stronger…

Tiger Rock Of Columbia training program combines Korean martial art traditions such as taekwondo with the latest developments in physical fitness to create an incredible workout. In fact, our training will help you build strengthen core muscles and tone your legs and arms!

You’re going to get healthier…

Did you know martial arts has been proven to improve cardiovascular health and help you lose weight? In addition, you’ll start making healthier lifestyle changes to complement your training regimen.

You’re going to become more confident…

You’re going to learn amazing stuff such as kicks, strikes, and block skills. Altogether, these martial arts lessons will expand your physical ability, sharpen you mentally, and improve the ability to defend yourself. Most importantly, however, is that you will gain a lot of confidence to take on the world and whatever challenges may come your way.

You’re going to have lots of fun…

Our kids and adults classes are action packed, high energy and most importantly fun! Tiger Rock Of Columbia training is exciting. You will learn new things that you will be able to apply both on and off the matt.

Testimonials

What they're saying

"At our old dojo, there was always this barrier between instructors and kids. Here, they actually know every kid’s name, strengths, and personality. You can feel the real care and zero favoritism from Grand Master Martin and the whole team."

"Finally - proper technique! The main instructor is actually a grandmaster and fixed all the bad habits my daughter got at our old dojo. Now her spin kicks are fast and furious! We’re so happy we switched."

"At our old schools, they’d test like 50 kids at once. It felt more like a show, and belts were handed out like candy. Here, they really have to earn it, and it means so much more — it’s setting them up for real life lessons."

"Grandmaster Martin and all the instructors somehow mix discipline with fun. My kids actually pay attention because they’re having a blast. It’s such a passionate and joyful place."

"My child has a learning disability, and what I love most is that it’s always about his own growth — not comparing him to others. It’s really about becoming your best self here."