The Tiger-Rock System

Competition

Competition is a major component of the Tiger-Rock System. It brings out the best in each of us as it requires us to use the knowledge and skills we have acquired in a constructive and productive way. At Tiger-Rock Martial Arts, we hold competitive events three times a year.

We strongly encourage Tiger-Rock members to participate in our annual tournaments. Some of the big reasons why tournament competition is good for you includes:

• An opportunity for you to get out of your comfort zone and be pushed to work harder and smarter
• An opportunity to challenge yourself against new opponents
• A great way for you to learn new things by watching others and seeing what they do
• Build your character through team work and perseverance
• A safe environment to test your skills, your strengths, and your weaknesses and grow from there

Self-Defense

Another vital component of the Tiger-Rock System is self-defense. The ability to defend yourself is an essential life skill. At Tiger-Rock, you will learn and be tested frequently on various self-defense skills including, but not limited to: counter-aggression, de-escalation, and evasion.

Tiger-Rock self-defense drills will test your agility, response times, strength, and muscle memory. We incorporate various aspects of taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and hanmudo into our self-defense training, so that you know how to respond to a threat upright and on the ground.

As part of the Tiger-Rock community, you will have the opportunity to test your self-defense skills throughout the year in special events.

Personal advancement

The martial arts rank belt is more than just a status; it is a reflection of your hard work as a martial artist. Through routine training in and out-of-class, you will continue to grow and develop your knowledge and skills.

You will be able to advance in belt rank 6 times a year. Participating in belt exams offers incredible benefits such as:

• Helps you build self-confidence and a positive self-image
• Helps you set long-term and short-term personal goals that go beyond the mat
• A safe, proven checkpoint to see where you are at in your development as a martial artist