TIGER Academy of Martial Arts
TIGER Academy of Martial Arts, 1208 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434
About
TIGER Academy of Martial Arts offers martial arts classes and programs that include Little TIGERS, Jr. TIGER Total Defense, Kids Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu, TIGER Total Defense (Muay Thai classes), Muay Thai classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an After School Pick Up martial arts program, Summer Camps, and adult martial arts classes. Classes and camps at TIGER Academy of Martial Arts include structured activities that focus on coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, social skills, discipline, and confidence, with programs tailored to goals such as confidence, focus, fitness, and weight loss. The program emphasizes a community of positive, fun, and caring individuals, with professional instructors who keep classes unique, fun, and safe in a family oriented, safe family environment.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
The leadership team at TIGER Academy of Martial Arts includes Shihan W. Hunter (Chief Master Instructor), SHIHAN DAI J. HUNTER (Master Instructor), SENSEI B. FREEMAN (Head Instructor), SENSEI M. WYANT (Head Instructor), and Sensei N. Bayot (Chief Jiu Jitsu Instructor). Staff credentials include Shihan W. Hunter, Chief Master Instructor and 6th Degree Black Belt with over 40 years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an endorsement in Early Childhood Development; SHIHAN DAI J. HUNTER, Master Instructor and 5th Degree Black Belt with over 40 years of experience; SENSEI B. FREEMAN, Head Instructor and 3rd Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of experience; SENSEI M. WYANT, Head Instructor and 3rd Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of experience; and Sensei N. Bayot, Chief Jiu Jitsu Instructor and 4th Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of experience. The mission statement of TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is “Live your best life with TIGER Academy of Martial Arts!” TIGER Academy of Martial Arts proudly serves the Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk communities of Virginia’s Hampton Roads region.
Parent reviews describe instructors as patient, knowledgeable, professional, and clearly caring for the kids, and mention that staff are welcoming, friendly, helpful, and pleasant from the front desk to the mat. One parent notes that TMA stresses the importance of good character on and off of the mat and calls it a great family oriented business in a safe family environment. Other parents highlight the after-school pick-up program and summer camp, the range of programs for kids and adults, and refer to TIGER Academy of Martial Arts as a great team of well trained martial artists and a place they highly recommend.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
The leadership team at TIGER Academy of Martial Arts includes Shihan W. Hunter (Chief Master Instructor), SHIHAN DAI J. HUNTER (Master Instructor), SENSEI B. FREEMAN (Head Instructor), SENSEI M. WYANT (Head Instructor), and Sensei N. Bayot (Chief Jiu Jitsu Instructor). Staff credentials include Shihan W. Hunter, Chief Master Instructor and 6th Degree Black Belt with over 40 years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an endorsement in Early Childhood Development; SHIHAN DAI J. HUNTER, Master Instructor and 5th Degree Black Belt with over 40 years of experience; SENSEI B. FREEMAN, Head Instructor and 3rd Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of experience; SENSEI M. WYANT, Head Instructor and 3rd Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of experience; and Sensei N. Bayot, Chief Jiu Jitsu Instructor and 4th Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of experience. The mission statement of TIGER Academy of Martial Arts is “Live your best life with TIGER Academy of Martial Arts!” TIGER Academy of Martial Arts proudly serves the Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk communities of Virginia’s Hampton Roads region.
Parent reviews describe instructors as patient, knowledgeable, professional, and clearly caring for the kids, and mention that staff are welcoming, friendly, helpful, and pleasant from the front desk to the mat. One parent notes that TMA stresses the importance of good character on and off of the mat and calls it a great family oriented business in a safe family environment. Other parents highlight the after-school pick-up program and summer camp, the range of programs for kids and adults, and refer to TIGER Academy of Martial Arts as a great team of well trained martial artists and a place they highly recommend.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
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