WTMA Closed (7/2 – 7/10)
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        White Tiger Martial Arts will be closed from July 2nd through July 10th as we celebrate Independence Day and complete our move to the Fridley Community Center. Classes resume Tuesday July 11th. The remaining Summer schedule will be Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm Taekwondo 7:00pm Haedong Kumdo Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 Haedong […]

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Changes – (guest writer/student) Bill Hedrick
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Changes One of the aspects of martial arts is the sharing of insights and understandings. No one is just a student, or just a teacher. In my life in Haidong Gumdo I’ve learned a lot in the last 8 years. Not only forms, drills, stances and such but things about myself, my spirit, mind and […]

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Youngest Sword Student
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This post is a week late as I wanted to collect all the photos from the testing & seminar before making it. Much fun and learning happened over the weekend of Oct 21-23. One of the biggest stories is the promotion of, 9 year old, Alice Browne to Chodan (1st Dan black belt). She is […]

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Haidong Gumdo Seminar & Workshop Availability
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Starting back in 2005, I have been learning and teaching the Korean sword. This has been an incredible opportunity for me to continue to develop as a martial artist and a teacher. Something that sets my teaching apart from others is the dedication to the lifelong students. It has been a great pleasure to have […]

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Return of the Online Store!
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The online on-demand clothing store is open! This is the simplest method to get WTMA clothing! https://www.white-tiger-martialarts.com/front-page/store/ *note: the current Dashi Hanbon 2022 design is intended for light colors! Dark color version will be added for 2023.

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Yudansha Record Keeping
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If you are a student of a Midwest Haidong Gumdo school and have earned a Dan rank, please complete this form ASAP! Thank you! Loading…

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Training Is Life
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A memory posted by a student today! He turned 70 a couple weeks ago and will be testing for 3rd Dan Instructor in Haidong Gumdo in 10 days. #wtmahaidonggumdo #haidonggumdo #stilltraining #minnesotaswords #wtmashiro

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Finding Your Tribe
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Find your tribe is important. This is something that White Tiger Martial Arts works toward. Training hard and enjoying life together! The group here is the same group in the video below. It was during our participation in the MarsCON 2017. Star Wars meets Pokemon Go! on the Main stage during Masquerade.

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The Culture of Where You Train
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Recently, I asked a handful of students and those close to the school what their thoughts were for why they stay with WTMA or have developed the connection to us. Below are excerpts from some of the replies. If you have additional thoughts, please comment or send them to me. “The love and passion you […]

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When do you work?
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I don’t usually use a meme to make a point but… This one fits for martial arts very well. I’ve been teaching for over 35 years now and have seen a wide variety of students come through the door. Not only the typical 8 year old to 70+ year old but the reasons for why […]

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No Class time changes
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The Tuesday and Thursday class times will stay…return…to the summer hours. Taekwondo from 6:00-6:50 Hating Gumdo from 7:00-7:50

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WTMA Clothing Sale!
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For the next two weeks, students can order WTMA clothing based upon the same designs as used last time plus they will have HDGD uniform options available! Get your orders in by May 31st! If you have questions, email or message Master F. You can find the available items in the WTMA store!

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Seminar Calendar Opening
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With the end of most pandemic restrictions happening here in Minnesota on July 1, 2021, please know that I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and will be opening the seminar/training calendar with dates starting July 19th. You can use the link below for topics and the calendar to plan your seminar!  Seminar Topics and pricing […]

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Student Development Continues!
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This announcement is to ALL martial arts schools and teachers.   If any of my students contacts and/or asks to train with. they DO HAVE my permission. If you would rather an introduction or such, please feel free to contact me.   It is my belief that I can greatly help ALL of my students […]

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