Oct
10
Sat
Awards Ceremony
All Tiger Cubs at 1:00 PM. All White-Blue belts at 1:00 PM. All Brown-Black belts at 1:45 PM.
Academy Spotlight
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
Columbia
Next 7 Days
Upcoming Events
Next 9 family dates
Oct
17
Sat
Weapons Training
Nov
07
Sat
Weapons Training
Nov
21
Sat
Weapons Training
Nov
25
Wed
Thanksgiving Break
Academy closed November 25-28 for Thanksgiving break.
Nov
30
Mon
Training Resumes
Regular training resumes after Thanksgiving break.
Dec
05
Sat
Tiger Rock Holiday Party
Holiday party location to be determined.
Dec
12
Sat
Awards Ceremony
All Tiger Cubs at 1:00 PM. All White-Blue belts at 1:00 PM. All Brown-Black belts at 1:45 PM.
Dec
14
Mon
Training Resumes
Regular training resumes after the December testing and awards weekend.
Dec
23
Wed
Holiday Break
Academy closed December 23, 2026 through January 4, 2027.
Weapons Training
Next Session Saturday, October 17, 2026
Academy
Oct
17
Sat
Weapons Training
Nov
07
Sat
Weapons Training
Nov
21
Sat
Weapons Training
Required Stripes
Required Belt Stripes to Test
Junior, Youth, and Adult Students
These are the belt stripes students need to earn, listed from first to last. Students and parents can use this list to see which stripes remain before testing eligibility.
Board Breaking
This Week
Green
Blue
Brown
Red
Green, blue, brown, and red belts earn this stripe by preparing for their board-breaking requirement.
Stances
White
White belts earn this stripe first while building the foundation for testing readiness.
Blocks
White
Yellow
White and yellow belts earn this stripe by showing the required blocking skills for their rank.
Ho-am Form
White
Yellow
Green
Blue
Brown
Red
Students review and demonstrate the Ho-am form material required for their belt level.
Contact Skills
White
Yellow
Green
Blue
Brown
Red
Students demonstrate the current contact-skill requirements for their belt level.
One Steps
White
Yellow
Green
Blue
Brown
Red
Students demonstrate the one-step combinations assigned to their belt level.
Release Skills
White
Yellow
Green
Blue
Brown
Red
Students demonstrate the release-skill techniques assigned to their belt level.
Sparring
Green
Blue
Brown
Red
Green, blue, brown, and red belts earn this stripe by showing their required sparring readiness.
Belt Tie
Yellow
Yellow belts earn this stripe by showing they can tie their belt correctly and independently.
Stripes marked with a check should already be completed. If your student is missing a completed stripe, please ask about private lessons to catch up before testing.
R15E Journey
The 15 Step RISE Program
How high will you R15E?
1. Choose
White Belt
Choose
Every R15E journey begins with choosing the path and deciding to become something greater through training.
2. Commit
Yellow Belt
Commit
Students commit to the process, the team, and daily improvement physically, mentally, and socially.
3. Grow
Green Belt
Focus | Believe | Practice
Growth comes through focus, belief, and practice: paying attention to the right inputs and taking action toward goals.
4. Achieve
Blue Belt
Challenge | Compete | Evaluate
Students learn to challenge limits, compete for opportunities, evaluate actions, and honor the people who help them progress.
5. Distinguish
Brown Belt
Observe | Recognize | Respond
Students stand apart with purpose by observing needs, recognizing what matters, and responding with real solutions.
6. Influence
Red Belt
Collaborate | Inspire | Demonstrate
Students use their growth to help others by collaborating, inspiring hope, and demonstrating that progress is stronger together.
7. Transform
Black Belt
Transform
Black belts train to lead, face obstacles as opportunities, and use their skills to transform themselves and the world around them.
Weekly Class Schedule
Mon
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
Tue
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
Wed
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
Thu
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
Fri
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
Sat
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
Sun
No classes
Academy Standards
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.
