Tiger Rock Martial Arts

Tiger Rock Columbia

One mobile-friendly page for academy reminders, upcoming dates, class schedule details, and shared photo highlights.

Next belt testing: Jun 10, 2026
Upcoming Dates Weekly Schedule

This Cycle

At a glance

2026 July National Championship hero art.

2026 July National Championship

July 16-18, 2026 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Three days of Tiger-Rock competition, high rank testing, champions celebration, and seminar training.

Weekend highlights

  • Thursday: High Rank Testing and Champions Ceremony
  • Friday: Open Competition and National Artist of the Year
  • Saturday: All-Star Competition and XP Weapons

Friday and Saturday seminar options include Sword & Han Mu Do training with Dr. He Young Kimm and Personal Safety & Protection.

Testing

Belt Testing

10 Jun

Tiger Cubs: White - Green

Wed, Jun 10 | 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Academy

Tiger Cubs
Tiger Cubs
10 Jun

Tiger Cubs: Blue - Black

Wed, Jun 10 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Academy

Tiger Cubs
Tiger Cubs
10 Jun

Junior: White - Yellow

Wed, Jun 10 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Academy

White Belt
White
Yellow Belt
Yellow
10 Jun

Junior: Green

Wed, Jun 10 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Academy

Green Belt
Green
11 Jun

Junior: Blue

Thu, Jun 11 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Academy

Blue Belt
Blue
11 Jun

Junior: Brown - Black

Thu, Jun 11 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Academy

Brown Belt
Brown
Red Belt
Red
Black Belt
Black
11 Jun

Youth/Adults: White - Black

Thu, Jun 11 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Academy

White Belt
White
Yellow Belt
Yellow
Green Belt
Green
Blue Belt
Blue
Brown Belt
Brown
Red Belt
Red
Black Belt
Black

Weapons

Weapons Training

27 Jun

Weapons Training

Sat, Jun 27 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

11 Jul

Weapons Training

Sat, Jul 11 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

25 Jul

Weapons Training

Sat, Jul 25 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

22 Aug

Weapons Training

Sat, Aug 22 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

29 Aug

Weapons Training

Sat, Aug 29 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

12 Sep

Weapons Training

Sat, Sep 12 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

26 Sep

Weapons Training

Sat, Sep 26 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

03 Oct

Weapons Training

Sat, Oct 03 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

17 Oct

Weapons Training

Sat, Oct 17 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

07 Nov

Weapons Training

Sat, Nov 07 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

21 Nov

Weapons Training

Sat, Nov 21 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

Required Stripes

Required Belt Stripes to Test

Junior, Youth, and Adult Students

Board Breaking

Green Belt
Green
Blue Belt
Blue
Brown Belt
Brown
Red Belt
Red

Green, blue, brown, and red belts earn this stripe by preparing for their board-breaking requirement.

Stances

White Belt
White

White belts earn this stripe first while building the foundation for testing readiness.

Blocks

White Belt
White
Yellow Belt
Yellow

White and yellow belts earn this stripe by showing the required blocking skills for their rank.

Ho-am Form

White Belt
White
Yellow Belt
Yellow
Green Belt
Green
Blue Belt
Blue
Brown Belt
Brown
Red Belt
Red

Students review and demonstrate the Ho-am form material required for their belt level.

Contact Skills

White Belt
White
Yellow Belt
Yellow
Green Belt
Green
Blue Belt
Blue
Brown Belt
Brown
Red Belt
Red

Students demonstrate the current contact-skill requirements for their belt level.

One Steps

White Belt
White
Yellow Belt
Yellow
Green Belt
Green
Blue Belt
Blue
Brown Belt
Brown
Red Belt
Red

Students demonstrate the one-step combinations assigned to their belt level.

Release Skills

White Belt
White
Yellow Belt
Yellow
Green Belt
Green
Blue Belt
Blue
Brown Belt
Brown
Red Belt
Red

Students demonstrate the release-skill techniques assigned to their belt level.

Sparring

Green Belt
Green
Blue Belt
Blue
Brown Belt
Brown
Red Belt
Red

Green, blue, brown, and red belts earn this stripe by showing their required sparring readiness.

Belt Tie

Yellow Belt
Yellow

Yellow belts earn this stripe by showing they can tie their belt correctly and independently.

R15E Journey

The 15 Step RISE Program

How high will you R15E?

R15E journey
Choose R15E step

Choose

Level 1: Choose

White Belt

White Belt
White

Every R15E journey begins with choosing the path and deciding to become something greater through training.

Commit R15E step

Commit

Level 2: Commit

Yellow Belt

Yellow Belt
Yellow

Students commit to the process, the team, and daily improvement physically, mentally, and socially.

Grow R15E step

Focus | Believe | Practice

Level 3: Grow

Green Belt

Green Belt
Green

Growth comes through focus, belief, and practice: paying attention to the right inputs and taking action toward goals.

Achieve R15E step

Challenge | Compete | Evaluate

Level 4: Achieve

Blue Belt

Blue Belt
Blue

Students learn to challenge limits, compete for opportunities, evaluate actions, and honor the people who help them progress.

Distinguish R15E step

Observe | Recognize | Respond

Level 5: Distinguish

Brown Belt

Brown Belt
Brown

Students stand apart with purpose by observing needs, recognizing what matters, and responding with real solutions.

Influence R15E step

Collaborate | Inspire | Demonstrate

Level 6: Influence

Red Belt

Red Belt
Red

Students use their growth to help others by collaborating, inspiring hope, and demonstrating that progress is stronger together.

Transform R15E step

Transform

Level 7: Transform

Black Belt

Black Belt
Black

Black belts train to lead, face obstacles as opportunities, and use their skills to transform themselves and the world around them.

Shared Photos

Photo highlights

2026 July National Championship hero art.

2026 July National Championship hero art.

Black belt pre-test highlight art.

Black belt pre-test highlight art.

Calendar

Family dates and reminders

10 Jun

Belt Testing: Tiger Cubs: White - Green

Wed, Jun 10 | 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Academy

10 Jun

Belt Testing: Tiger Cubs: Blue - Black

Wed, Jun 10 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Academy

10 Jun

Belt Testing: Junior: White - Yellow

Wed, Jun 10 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Academy

10 Jun

Belt Testing: Junior: Green

Wed, Jun 10 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Academy

11 Jun

Belt Testing: Junior: Blue

Thu, Jun 11 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Academy

11 Jun

Belt Testing: Junior: Brown - Black

Thu, Jun 11 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Academy

11 Jun

Belt Testing: Youth/Adults: White - Black

Thu, Jun 11 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Academy

20 Jun

Awards Ceremony

Sat, Jun 20 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Grace Life Church, 501 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229

Tiger Cubs at 1:00 PM. All White/Yellow at 1:00 PM. All Green/Blue at 1:00 PM. All Brown-Black at 1:45 PM.

22 Jun

Training Resumes

Mon, Jun 22 | Academy

Regular training resumes after the June testing and awards weekend.

27 Jun

Weapons Training

Sat, Jun 27 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

11 Jul

Weapons Training

Sat, Jul 11 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

16 Jul

National Competition

Thu, Jul 16 | All day | Tournament venue

National competition runs July 16-18. The academy is closed for this event.

20 Jul

Training Resumes

Mon, Jul 20 | Academy

Regular training resumes after national competition weekend.

25 Jul

Weapons Training

Sat, Jul 25 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

15 Aug

Awards Ceremony

Sat, Aug 15 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Grace Life Church, 501 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229

All Tiger Cubs at 1:00 PM. All White-Blue belts at 1:00 PM. All Brown-Black belts at 1:45 PM.

17 Aug

Training Resumes

Mon, Aug 17 | Academy

Regular training resumes after the August testing and awards weekend.

22 Aug

Weapons Training

Sat, Aug 22 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

29 Aug

Weapons Training

Sat, Aug 29 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

05 Sep

Labor Day Break

Sat, Sep 05 | All day | Academy

Academy closed September 5-7 for Labor Day weekend.

12 Sep

Weapons Training

Sat, Sep 12 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

26 Sep

Weapons Training

Sat, Sep 26 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

03 Oct

Weapons Training

Sat, Oct 03 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

10 Oct

Awards Ceremony

Sat, Oct 10 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Grace Life Church, 501 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229

All Tiger Cubs at 1:00 PM. All White-Blue belts at 1:00 PM. All Brown-Black belts at 1:45 PM.

17 Oct

Weapons Training

Sat, Oct 17 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

07 Nov

Weapons Training

Sat, Nov 07 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

21 Nov

Weapons Training

Sat, Nov 21 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Academy

25 Nov

Thanksgiving Break

Wed, Nov 25 | All day | Academy

Academy closed November 25-28 for Thanksgiving break.

30 Nov

Training Resumes

Mon, Nov 30 | Academy

Regular training resumes after Thanksgiving break.

05 Dec

Tiger Rock Holiday Party

Sat, Dec 05 | Location to be determined

Holiday party location to be determined.

12 Dec

Awards Ceremony

Sat, Dec 12 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Grace Life Church, 501 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229

All Tiger Cubs at 1:00 PM. All White-Blue belts at 1:00 PM. All Brown-Black belts at 1:45 PM.

14 Dec

Training Resumes

Mon, Dec 14 | Academy

Regular training resumes after the December testing and awards weekend.

23 Dec

Holiday Break

Wed, Dec 23 | All day | Academy

Academy closed December 23, 2026 through January 4, 2027.

Weekly Schedule

Class times

Monday

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tiger Cubs: White-Green
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tiger Cubs: Blue-Black
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Junior: White-Yellow
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Adults: All Ranks Youth: All Ranks

Tuesday

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Junior: Green-Blue
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Junior: Brown-Black
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Adults: All Ranks Youth: All Ranks

Wednesday

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Junior: White-Yellow
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Junior: Green-Blue
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Junior: Brown-Black

Thursday

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Junior: Brown-Black
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Junior: Green-Blue
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Adults: All Ranks Youth: All Ranks

Friday

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Tiger Cubs: White-Green
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tiger Cubs: Blue-Black
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Junior: White-Yellow

Saturday

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Junior: White-Yellow
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Junior: Brown-Black Junior: Green-Blue
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Adults: All Ranks Youth: All Ranks
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Weapons: Adults Weapons: Juniors Weapons: Youth

Sunday

No classes scheduled.

Academy Standards

Training expectations

Bring all sparring gear

Students must have all sparring equipment for every class day. If gear is missing, the student will not be allowed to spar. Elbow Pads and Shin Pads must be on before entering the training floor.

Full training attire required

Tiger Rock pants or shorts, Tiger Rock shirt, belt, Tiger Rock socks, and mat shoes are required for every class.

Training is 45 minutes

Each session runs 45 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes early and be ready to start on time.

Arrive 15 minutes early

Students should be on the mat, geared up, and ready to begin when class starts.

Daily attendance check-in

Make sure to sign in for attendance every training day.