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.
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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
Looking for something more than just working out.
When I first stepped into White Tiger Martial Arts 5 ½ years ago, I was looking for something more than just working out. Having been a competitive athlete, it got very boring just working out to work out. I needed a purpose for the workou...
David Duchene
Creating Family
We signed our 8 year old up through (Spring Lake Park) Community Education. He enjoyed the program and felt comfortable right from th...
Kristi Cobbs
Wonderful Place to train
I met Master Robert Frankovich over 10 years ago, he taught me Aikido and I received a blue belt, at which time he recommended that I should start training in Haidong Gumdo as a gentler martial art since I was 63 at the time. I just earned my 3rd Degree Black belt in this discipline and I am 74 n...
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
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.
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
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.
Kyosa Mark Wurdeman
Head Instructor (Coon Rapids dojang)
Mark is one of the senior Yudansha (black belts) in Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo. He teaches Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo through Coon Rapids Parks & Recreation as the Coon Rapids (MN) dojang and assists at the headquarters. You can read more about Mark's experiences here.