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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Birmingham
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Birmingham, Alabama
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tigerrockmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (205) 981-7777
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors have been great and love the qualities they are instilling in my child.”
“” A combination of dynamic kicks with boxing and solid self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“” A combination of dynamic kicks with boxing and solid self-defense.”
“He genuinely cares about every child and does an amazing job teaching not only Taekwondo and self-defense, but also respect, confidence, and discipline.”
What members say
“He genuinely cares about every child and does an amazing job teaching not only Taekwondo and self-defense, but also respect, confidence, and discipline.”
“Quality instruction by good people that doesn’t leave you thinking “this would never work in the real world.”
From the reviews
In 2015, I was looking to find a martial arts school for my then 13-year-old son. Having prior experience as a part of three different schools myself, I knew what I was looking for: a mix of traditional martial arts with modern influences in a clean, professional environment.
The certified instructors are attentive, talented, and encouraging! The staff is friendly and helpful. Healthy fun for the entire family, I highly recommend you check them out!
We absolutely love Tiger-Rock Martial Arts! Our family has known the owner, Mr. Blackburn, for many years, and he is an incredible instructor and leader. His dedication to his students and the community is truly inspiring. The Greystone 280 location is managed by Mr.
TigerRock 280 Greystone is a great place to train martial arts. Their instructors are some of the best! I have personally trained with them for numerous years, and continue to train with them. I’ve known and trained with and under Mr.
New to kickboxing? Start at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Birmingham
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Birmingham comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Birmingham
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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