WHITE TIGER MARTIAL ARTS

Korean Karate Korean Sword

About White Tiger Martial Arts

White Tiger Martial Arts (WTMA) is the result of the Master Instructor’s  four decades of martial arts education: 40 years of Song Moo Kwan Taekwondo (including sport karate), 30 years of Seidokan Aikido, and 15 years of Haidong Gumdo (Korean Sword). Currently, Song Moo Kwan Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo are main programs within the main school and its branches. Each martial art is taught as its own complete program. None of the training is "a mix of..." martial arts. The physical training has taught how to promote and develop the core concepts of self-esteem, self-control, and self-defense. While these are part of all true martial arts schools, our emphasis drives from encouraging the personal development of our students. The additional principles from across several martial arts provide the insights into learning, growth, and diversity. These lead to creating students who have skills that apply to ALL aspects of their lives.
You'll find thoughts, stories, and announcements in our blog. I hope that you enjoy them.
White Tiger Ramblings Here!
Training Is Life
A memory posted by a student today! He turned 70 a couple weeks ago and will be testing for 3rd…
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Where Development Truly Happens
Much has been said about the benefits of martial arts for building focus, discipline, confidence, and esteem.  These are true…
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Finding Your Tribe
Find your tribe is important. This is something that White Tiger Martial Arts works toward. Training hard and enjoying life…
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The Culture of Where You Train
Recently, I asked a handful of students and those close to the school what their thoughts were for why they…
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Superman Is Not Brave…
An illustration of good sportsmanship came across Facebook the other day. It talked about the way to handle losing in…
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Martial Arts Junkies interview with Master Marshall Parnell
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Classes and Seminars

Here is where you will find a calendar about our classes and specialty seminars that focus on martial arts principles that benefit daily life.
Song Moo Kwan Pan Song Ryu - Taekwondo
Traditional Korean Karate (Taekwondo) based in Song Moo Kwan principles. Practical and realistic training for today's world. Non-competitive, personal development based training. See more here!
White Tiger Haidong Gumdo
Traditional Korean sword training based on the use and the applications of the sword. Unlike Kumdo/Kendo, Haidong Gumdo focuses on the personal development of the student through combat oriented training. See more here!
Specialty Programs and Seminars
We provide a variety of specialty programs and seminars in personal protection and personal development topics. Additionally, we often host seminars for special guest instructors. See upcoming events here!

Reviews

You allow your students to be their own person.

Understanding that not every person or body is the same and helping to work through that. The love and passion you and your students have. The geekiness we can all be. You allow your students to be their own person.


very easy to ask questions and receive the help needed to succeed

I continue to train with this WTMA because I find this to be a very positive place to be during the week. I appreciate that I am learning as I go along. I enjoy working and being around the other students. The atmosphere I think brings out the best in most of us. I also appreciate the pace of our...


I keep coming back to the people

Well, I've thought about it, and I keep coming back to the people. I haven't been to other gumdo schools, because I happen to like the first one I tried. I guess I would have just hopped around until I found one I liked, otherwise. Obviously, it starts off with you as the leader. You set the tone...


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Instructional Team

Meet the teachers who will help you develop mind, body, and will plus provide insights into how these skills will benefit your everyday life.
Sabum Robert Frankovich
Sabum Robert Frankovich

Master Instructor

Master Instructor with four decades of training in three different and complete martial arts systems. He has high Dan ranks in Song Moo Kwan Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo plus an Nidan in Seidokan Aikdo. He has been teaching for 30 years. You can read more about his experiences here.

Sabum Kayla Curtiss
Sabum Kayla Curtiss

Instructor - Main School

Kayla is one of the senior Yudansha (black belt) in Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo. She teaches at the Main school. You can read more about her experiences here.

    Sabum Melanie Galloway
    Sabum Melanie Galloway

    Instructor - Main School

    Mel is a senior Yudansha (black belt) in Haidong Gumdo. She teaches at the Main school. You can read more about her experiences here.You can read more about her experiences here.

      Sabum Austin Hummel
      Sabum Austin Hummel

      Assistant Instructor - Main School

      Austin is a senior Yudansha (black belt) in Haidong Gumdo. He teaches at the Main school. You can read more about his experiences here.

        Sabum Sylvia Marccarelli
        Sabum Sylvia Marccarelli

        Head Instructor (Northfield dojang)

        Sylvia is a Song Moo Kwan Pan Song Ryu Yudansha (black belt) who teaches through Northfield Community Education as our Northfield (MN) dojang. You can more about her experiences here.

          Kyosa Peter Gittins
          Kyosa Peter Gittins

          Assistant Instructor (Northfield dojang)

          Gittins has been assisting with the Northfield dojang for many years after joining class with his son. You can find more about him here.

            Sabum Mark Wurdeman
            Sabum Mark Wurdeman

            Assistant Instructor - Main School

            Mark is one of the senior Yudansha (black belts) in Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo. He teaches Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo at the headquarters. You can read more about Mark's experiences here.

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