About Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Hillcrest
Bailey's Tiger Rock Martial Arts - Hillcrest/Tuscaloosa is highly regarded for its positive and supportive environment. Students of all ages, from young children to adults, benefit from the discipline, confidence, and respect learned through martial arts training. The instructors are patient, kind, and knowledgeable, creating a fun yet structured atmosphere that promotes growth and self-improvement. Many students, including children who started as young as five, have earned belts and progressed through the program, making new friends and gaining a sense of achievement. Adults have also experienced increased strength, endurance, confidence, and calmness, with some starting their martial arts journey later in life. The program emphasizes work ethic, discipline, self-defense, and overall health. Families appreciate the mentorship and the opportunity for their children to develop not just physical skills but also important life values in a welcoming environment.
I‘ve been training at Tiger Rock for 11 years now and I can say that Tiger Rock has been a significant part of my life. Throughout all these years, I have not just become a better athlete, but also developed inner strength, gained a better understanding of my body and learned to have more self discipline.
Tiger Rock Martial Arts trains the body, mind and heart, all in one!
Taking care of others and supporting those who struggle with life is a big belief of Tiger Rock.
This journey has made me more open to the world around me.
I highly recommend Tiger Rock to anyone. You don’t need to start your martial arts journey as a child, but instead you can...read full review
Over many years we have been so impressed by this whole top notch family run martial arts school!! Both my son and I have watched their training system produce quality black belts and help hundreds of students develop skills like focus, determination and traits required to excel in life.
Highly recommend this school!!
Paisleigh Campbell has been attending for 3 years now. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Avery were at TPS showcasing, and Paisleigh was interested since then. Now in 2025 Paisleigh is a, 1st Degree Black Belt LV2. Tiger Rock Hillcrest has become family.
Tiger Rock Hillcrest teaches Martial Arts, but also how to be kind, empathetic, and encouraging. One of my favorite are the words the students have to say before entering class and at testing after each cycle.
Tiger Rock Hillcrest is the place to be, start the students young, if possible. They will learn to listen, understand, and defend themselves.
Thank you to the staff; Mr. Collins, Dr. Young, Mr. Stanton,...read full review