Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of North Overland Park
About
This martial arts gym offers both MMA and karate training programs, providing a comprehensive approach to martial arts education. The coaching style emphasizes patience, encouragement, and genuine care for students' physical and mental growth. Instructors strike a balance between being focused and approachable, creating an environment that welcomes newcomers of all ages while maintaining professional standards. The flexible schedule and convenient location add practical benefits for busy families seeking consistent training opportunities.
Members consistently describe a positive, welcoming atmosphere where both children and adults feel supported. Parents note significant growth in their children's patience, confidence, and emotional development, with improvements extending to home and school environments. The gym fosters a strong sense of community, with instructors taking time to connect with parents as much as students, making families feel like part of a supportive martial arts family. Many appreciate how corrections are offered in ways that build confidence rather than discouraging students, demonstrating thoughtful understanding of how children perceive feedback.
The training experience extends beyond physical skills to include mental and emotional development, with members reporting that students make good friends who support each other. The environment celebrates families and builds up young ones through caring, supportive instruction. Both the Donnell instructors and all other staff members receive praise for their professionalism and ability to create an inclusive, encouraging space for martial arts learning.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the caring, supportive, and friendly instructors who genuinely care about students' physical and mental growth. Parents report their children have developed increased patience, confidence, and emotional maturity that extends to home and school environments. Reviewers specifically mention instructors Mr. and Mrs. Donnell along with all other staff for being professional while striking the perfect balance between focus and approachability. Families appreciate how the gym creates a welcoming community atmosphere where both children and parents feel connected and supported.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Erika Moreland
a month ago
We love Tiger Rock of North OP! Our son has been coming since summer 2025. The instructors are incredibly caring, supportive, and friendly. Our son has LOVED learning martial arts here! As a parent, I love the flexible schedule and convenience of location. But, most importantly love seeing our son doing something that he loves doing!
Angel W
a month ago
We are so happy we found Tiger Rock. It has been so great for both of our boys. They have grown not only physically mentally and emotionally. They have made good friends that support each other. Our family is extremely happy to be part of the Tiger Rock family!
Emily Jones
a month ago
Our family loves Tiger Rock! My boys have grown in patience and confidence both at home and at school. Thank you Tiger Rock for creating an atmosphere that celebrates families and builds up our young ones.
Jessica Addadi
a month ago
We’ve had such a great experience with Tiger-Rock Martial Arts. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and truly care about the kids and their growth… both physically and mentally. They create a positive, welcoming environment and always take the time to make families feel supported. We’re very grateful for the kindness and understanding they’ve shown us, and we highly recommend Tiger-Rock to anyone looking for a great martial arts program
Macaela Anderson
5 months ago
I am so thankful I found this martial arts school! ALL the instructors- not just Mr. And Mrs: Donnell are extremely professional and know how to strike the perfect balance between being focused and approachable. They are very knowledgeable about how children perceive feedback, offering correction in a way that builds confidence rather than discouraging them. The environment is incredibly welcoming, not only for the kids but also for newcomers of all ages. I really appreciate how they take the time to connect with parents just as much as with the students, making the whole experience feel like a true community.
scheduleHours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed