Rocha's Tigers Martial Arts

09/10/2026

🥋 VTKD IS COMING TO RTMA! 🐯💻

We’re getting ready to launch VTKD — Virtual Taekwondo, an online training experience designed to help our students continue their Taekwondo journey.

With VTKD, you’ll be able to:

✅ Train in Virtual Taekwondo classes
✅ Practice techniques and fundamentals
✅ Access a new way to train with RTMA

🔥 COMING SOON — EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH ROCHAS TIGER MARTIAL ARTS!

More details coming soon.

09/08/2026

🥋 A Special RTMA Moment — Thank You, Grayslake! ❤️

I’m truly honored and grateful to be featured on the Discovering Grayslake Podcast with David Woll. 🎙️

David, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my story, my journey in Taekwondo, and the story behind Rocha’s Tiger Martial Arts. I truly appreciate the time you took to sit down with me and allow me to share something that means so much to me and my family.

When I came to Grayslake, I never imagined how much this community would come to mean to me. From the beginning, the people of Grayslake have been so welcoming, supportive, and warm to me, my family, and RTMA. ❤️

I’m extremely grateful to be part of this community and to have the opportunity to serve our families, teach our students, and make a positive difference through martial arts. 🥋

Thank you, Grayslake, for welcoming us and allowing RTMA to call this community home. 🙏🏼

And a special thank you to David Woll and Discovering Grayslake for giving me the opportunity to share my story and for highlighting the people and businesses that make this community so special.

🎙️ Listen to the podcast here:
https://tr.ee/dJexo72ltQ

🇪🇸 Un Momento Especial para RTMA — ¡Gracias, Grayslake! ❤️

Me siento verdaderamente honrado y agradecido por haber sido invitado al podcast Discovering Grayslake con David Woll. 🎙️

David, muchas gracias por darme la oportunidad de compartir mi historia, mi trayectoria en el Taekwondo y la historia detrás de Rocha’s Tiger Martial Arts. Aprecio mucho el tiempo que tomaste para sentarte conmigo y permitirme compartir algo que significa muchísimo para mí y para mi familia.

Cuando llegué a Grayslake, nunca imaginé cuánto llegaría a significar esta comunidad para mí. Desde el principio, la gente de Grayslake nos ha recibido con tanto cariño, apoyo y calidez a mí, a mi familia y a RTMA. ❤️

Estoy muy agradecido de ser parte de esta comunidad y de tener la oportunidad de servir a nuestras familias, enseñar a nuestros estudiantes y hacer una diferencia positiva a través de las artes marciales. 🥋

Gracias, Grayslake, por recibirnos y permitir que RTMA llame a esta comunidad nuestro hogar. 🙏🏼

Y un agradecimiento muy especial a David Woll y Discovering Grayslake por darme la oportunidad de compartir mi historia y por destacar a las personas y negocios que hacen de esta comunidad un lugar tan especial.

🎙️ Escucha el podcast aquí:
https://tr.ee/dJexo72ltQ

**NEW EPISODE** https://linktr.ee/dgpodcast Miguel shares his inspiring journey from learning Taekwondo as a young boy in Mexico to opening Rocha's Tigers Martial Arts his beloved school right here in Grayslake. Beyond teaching kicks and punches, Miguel focuses on building discipline, respect, and life skills in students aged 2 to 76! From gold medals at international championships to students earning spots on the national team, Roach's Tiger Martial Arts is truly putting Grayslake on the map.
Thank you to our sponsors: City Chevrolet of Grayslake SERVPRO Northwest Lake County Blush Boutique & Spa Nano Engdahl Realtor Baird & Warner Lake County Grayslake Village Center Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce JPV Financial Right at Home Northern Lake County

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

🥋 A Great Day of Cross Training! 🥋

Today we had the opportunity to share an amazing training session with our friends from Aztec Sun Taekwondo and Centro Integral Taekwondo de Milwaukee.

We want to give a special thank you to Aztec Sun Taekwondo for the invitation and for welcoming us with open arms. 🙏🏼☀️ It was a great opportunity for our students to step outside their comfort zone, meet new training partners, and learn from other athletes and instructors.

A big thank you as well to all of our RTMA parents for your continued support and for making these experiences possible for our students. ❤️

And of course, congratulations to all of our students! 👏🏼🥋 Thank you for your respect, patience, positive attitude, and effort throughout the training. Experiences like this help us grow, learn, and become better martial artists.

Taekwondo teaches us that there is always something new we can learn from others. When we train together, we all grow together. 💯

Thank you once again, Aztec Sun Taekwondo, for the invitation! We look forward to sharing many more training sessions and experiences together. 🤝🏼🥋

RTMA — Rocha’s Tiger Martial Arts

🥋 Train hard. Stay humble. Keep growing.

🥋 ¡Un gran día de Cross Training! 🥋

Hoy tuvimos la oportunidad de compartir un excelente entrenamiento con nuestros amigos de Aztec Sun Taekwondo y Centro Integral Taekwondo de Milwaukee.

Queremos agradecer especialmente a Aztec Sun Taekwondo por la invitación y por recibirnos con los brazos abiertos. 🙏🏼☀️ Fue una excelente oportunidad para que nuestros alumnos salieran de su zona de confort, conocieran nuevos compañeros y pudieran aprender de otros atletas y maestros.

También queremos agradecer a todos nuestros padres de familia de RTMA por su apoyo y por hacer posible que nuestros alumnos puedan vivir este tipo de experiencias. ❤️

Y, por supuesto, ¡felicidades a todos nuestros alumnos! 👏🏼🥋 Gracias por su actitud, respeto, paciencia y esfuerzo durante todo el entrenamiento. Cada experiencia como esta nos ayuda a crecer, aprender y convertirnos en mejores artistas marciales.

El Taekwondo nos enseña que siempre podemos aprender algo nuevo de los demás. Cuando entrenamos juntos, todos crecemos juntos. 💯

¡Muchas gracias nuevamente, Aztec Sun Taekwondo, por la invitación! Esperamos seguir compartiendo muchos más entrenamientos y experiencias juntos. 🤝🏼🥋

RTMA — Rocha’s Tiger Martial Arts

🥋 Train hard. Stay humble. Keep growing.

09/04/2026

🥋🧡 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL TAEKWONDO DAY! 🧡🥋

Today, we celebrate more than just a martial art — we celebrate a way of life that teaches us discipline, respect, confidence, perseverance, and the importance of never giving up.

At Rocha’s Tiger Martial Arts (RTMA), we are proud to be part of a community where students grow not only as martial artists, but also as stronger, more confident, and respectful individuals.

To all of our amazing students, parents, families, and instructors — thank you for being part of our RTMA family and for trusting us to be part of your journey. ❤️

Every kick, every punch, every challenge, and every belt earned represents hard work, dedication, and growth.

🔥 Keep training. Keep learning. Keep believing in yourself.

🥋 One Art. One Family. One Journey.
🧡 We Are RTMA!

09/04/2026

Welcome to the RTMA Family, Romeo, Gloria, Elena & Elijah! 🥳🥋

We’re so excited to have these four amazing students begin with their martial arts journey with us! 💪🐯

Get ready to learn, grow, build confidence, make new friend, and become the best version of yourselves.

Your journey starts NOW…. LET’S GO! 🔥💛

09/02/2026

🏫 LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY? 🥋

Give your child more than just something to do after school—give them an opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive.

At Rocha's Tiger Martial Arts, kids build lifelong skills while having fun in a positive and supportive environment.

✨ Through Taekwondo, your child will:
🥋 Stay Active & Healthy
🤝 Make New Friends
💪 Build Confidence
🎯 Develop Self-Discipline
🧠 Improve Focus
⭐ Learn Respect & Leadership

Whether they're beginners or already have experience, every student is welcomed, encouraged, and challenged to become their very best.

🐯 START YOUR TIGER JOURNEY 30-Day Beginner Experience — $99 For new students only - https://r-tma.com/september-special

📍 1227 N. Route 83, Grayslake, IL 60030
📞 847-548-1415

📩 Message us today to reserve your child's spot and discover why so many families choose Rocha's Tiger Martial Arts!

08/31/2026

🙏 Let’s Come Together as a Community ❤️
Dear Parents,
I wanted to share this fundraiser for a family in our community who is going through an unimaginable loss. Our friend Antony Joseph Peter passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind his wife and two young daughters.
During this incredibly difficult time, even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference in helping his family with their immediate needs and future.
If you are able to donate, please consider supporting them. If you cannot donate, sharing the fundraiser is just as valuable.
Let’s come together and show this family that they are not alone.
❤️🙏

Every little bit helps. Thank you for your kindness and support.
May Antony rest in eternal peace, and may his family find strength during this difficult time. 🙏

In Loving Memory of Antony Joseph Peter — Support His Wife & Two Young Daug… Santhoshkumar Vijayakumar needs your support for In Memory of Antony Joseph Peter

08/31/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Rochas Tiger Martial Arts will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸🥋

There will be no classes on this day. Classes will resume as scheduled the following day.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone enjoys a safe and wonderful holiday! 🐯🧡

08/29/2026

🥋🔥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬! 🔥🥋

Yesterday, our students stepped onto the mats and gave it their all! We are incredibly proud of the hard work, determination, discipline, and courage they showed throughout their Belt Test. 💙🐯

Every belt earned represents hours of training, learning, and never giving up. Today is a reminder that hard work truly pays off! 👏🥋

Congratulations on your achievements and on taking another step forward in your martial arts journey! Keep pushing, keep learning, and keep becoming stronger. 💪🔥

🐯 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙏𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮?

Our September Special is here! 🥋

✨ 30-Day Beginner Experience — $99
Perfect for new students who want to experience the benefits of martial arts, build confidence, improve discipline, and become part of our Tiger family! 💙

Start your journey today! 🔥
Visit: https://r-tma.com/september-special

Well done, Tigers! Your journey continues! 🐯🥋💙