Classes

White Tiger provides a martial art style that blends many classic styles in a fun and save learning environment that preserves the traditions and philosophies of the origin styles. For more information visit our styles and forms pages.

Classes are held year-round in 7 week blocks at multiple locations. Check the schedule for the best location/time for you.

There will be no refunds on registration or AAU fees due to the nature of the course.

• Tiny Tigers: A less intense class for Fun and Fitness for 3 1/2 to 6 year olds focused on goal setting, impoved coordination, fitness, and listening skills are improved. This includes bag kicking, padded sword sparring, and the use of games for fun and firness.
• Tiger Kid Family: Martial Arts for the whole family. A fun beginning and advanced multiple martial arts program for youth and adults where students learn and progress in rank/belts learning Okinawan Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and weaponry in a step by step manner. Goal setting, improved coordination, fitness, self-defense, and listening skills are enhanced. Bag kicking and padded sword/staff sparring are included. Beginning classes (White Belt) last 45 minutes, advanced students stay longer.
• Teen/Adult Kungfu & Escrima: An empty hand and weapons program teaching Bruce Lee's foundational system of Ip Man Wing Chun with the self-defense and survival arts of the Philippines with Okinawan Kobudo, Hapkido, and more. Learn real martial arts that teach life saving skills and don't require high kicks. THis class is for all fitness levels and abilities.
• Adaptive Inclusion Martial Arts: A fun health and wellness program using martial arts and exercise to become more fit and learn self-defense skills. Open to teens and adults of all fitness levels and abilities.
• Stick Aerobics: A fun way to execercise and learn self-defense skills integrating martial arts and aerobic dance. For all fitness levels and abilities.
• Sword Play / Jedi Warrior Training: A fun program where students can learn to fight like a Jedi warrior while getting exercise and fitness with martial arts training with padded swords/staffs and safety head gear.
• Self Defense Workshop: This workshop could save your life! You will learn your strengths and weaknesses in a fun safe environment. You will learn about your natural weapons, zoning, awareness, proper body mechanics, and more. This workshop is for teens, adults, and seniors, of all fitness levels.

Family Training

Expectations

• Expectations of Students
  • No chewing gum
  • No talking during class
  • Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing (make sure your pant legs are well above the ankle to prevent slipping and injury)
  • No outside shoes allowed for class -- you must be barefoot unless wearing approved shoes that are used only for martial arts practice
  • Respect for the instructor and fellow classmates at all times
  • Any student not listening or causing class disruption will be required to do push-ups or focus training and may be asked to leave the class if the problem persists
  • Practice outside of class time is needed if you wish to become proficient -- instructional aids, including videos/DVDs and booklets are available to assist with home practice
  • Students must promise not to misuse techniques learned in class
• Expectations of Parents
  • Be sure to walk your children into the building and to drop off and pick them up inside of the building
  • Please take small children not participating in the class out of the room
  • Parents may watch the first class, however due to limited space and to minimize distractions, parents will be asked to remain outside of the classroom/gym for the remainder of the session (except for pickup and dropoff)
  • If your child has a health problem or injury, please be sure to let the instructor know
  • There is no video taping permitted except at tiger kids tournaments -- instructional aids, including videos/DVDs and booklets are available to assist with home practice
  • Please see the instructor before or after class or call (425) 774-ARTS (2787) for further information or questions

Remember: fewer distractions + less noise = a better learning and teaching environment

Testing

• Testing in the martial arts plays an important role in the development of confidence and self-esteem by teaching children to set goals and overcome doubt, achieving those goals and moving on to more difficult goals thought unattainable.
• Testing is an optional but very important part of the training offered and all students should test. It is a way of rewarding achievement and showing progress. As your child demonstrates proficiency and passes each belt level examination, he/she will be allowed to move to the next level of training, stay longer in class, and learn more advanced techniques.
• Testing requirements vary according to age, ability, and level of the student. The Belts page provides more information on the requirements of each belt/sash.
• After your child completes the first 7 week session, he/she is eligible to test for a yellow belt.
• Testing is usually done during the last two weeks of each course.

Uniforms, Training Aids, and Supplies

• Uniforms are required for all students yellow belt and above. They can be purchased for $25 (for white Tiny Tiger) and $35 (black or white larger sizes). All uniforms have a multi-colored tiger on the back. The uniforms include top, pants, and front screen or patch. Please see instructor to order. NOTE that there is a package deal ($50) for the uniform and an instructional video/dvd.
• Instructional and entertaining videos and DVDs are available for beginning to advanced students. See Resources for additional information or talk to the instructor.
• Practice weapons, training bags, padded swords, shoes, sparring gear, and apparel are also available. See Supplies or talk to the instructor.
• Instructional aids, including videos/DVDs and booklets are available to assist with home practice.

Special Events