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TIGER Academy of Martial Arts

4.4 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Suffolk, Virginia

BJJ gym Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule trytigeracademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 757-539-5927

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 2–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 2–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at TIGER Academy of Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 30 mentions

“My child has learned what it means to have good character, to follow through on your word, how to treat others with respect, and so much more!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“She’s not only gained confidence with learning self defense, but also gained a network of extended family.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at TIGER Academy of Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate 4 mentions

“My daughter has been attending Tiger Martial Arts for 5 years and absolutely loves her karate classes and seeing her instructors.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“Always welcoming and responsive to any question, they were strong family caring responders when we had family sorrows.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“When my son first started, he struggled with confidence, staying focused, and even with friendships at times.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“When my son first started, he struggled with confidence, staying focused, and even with friendships at times.”

From the reviews

Joining Tiger was the best decision we could have made for our daughters and for myself. The instructors are dedicated to their students and to sharing their love of martial arts. I commend the way they incorporate life skills into their lessons. Their not just teaching kids to punch and kick.

★★★★★ — Meghan, Oct 2019

Great trainers, wonderful with children, and eventually come to be like family. Have had kids here for about 2 years and I do classes with my wife. It is amazing how these folks teach everyone, young and old, and get results.

★★★★★ — Jason, Aug 2019

One of the best decisions made. My daughter has been attending Tiger Martial Arts for 5 years and absolutely loves her karate classes and seeing her instructors. She’s not only gained confidence with learning self defense, but also gained a network of extended family.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Nov 2020

Tiger has been amazing for my son and my family! It is so much more than the physical aspects. The students learn and practice leadership, confidence, honor, respect, discipline, citizenship...you become part of the Tiger Family.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Aug 2019

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Your first BJJ class at TIGER Academy of Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find TIGER Academy of Martial Arts

1208 N Main St C, Suffolk, VA23434

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