White Tiger Martial Arts

Building confidence, discipline, and skill

Bak Fu Martial Arts / Tiger Kids

Kenpo · Karate · Kobudo · Taekwondo · Hapkido · Kung Fu · Kali / Escrima / DTS

Resources

Practice materials, belt information, forms, supplies, and reference content to help students review what they learn in class.

Practice Belt testing Certifications Training resources Videos Supplies Links

Practice

The best way to improve and learn is to practice — and then practice more. Repetition builds muscle memory so students can move with confidence, speed, and control. Practice a little each night between classes.

Review

The Resources page provides booklets, videos, and DVDs that can be reviewed at home. These materials let students review what was taught in class and then refine it with their instructor.

Warm-up

Always remember to stretch. Start slow and easy, then work toward bigger stretches and harder movements just like in class.

  • Waving and swinging arms
  • Slowly rotating and stretching neck
  • Touching toes standing and sitting
  • Rotating and bending knees and ankles
  • Spider-walk down leg to hold foot and extend leg
  • Crescents: in, out, single, and double
  • Situps and pushups
  • Fu jacks

Basics

Continue practicing your basics even after moving up in belts. The basics are the foundation of everything.

Practice snapshots

Swipe on mobile or use the arrows to move through the practice images. Swipe on mobile or use the arrows to move through the practice images. Captions explain each snapshot.

Belts and ranking

Testing is an optional but very important part of training, and students who plan to continue in the program should test when they are ready. Testing is usually done during the last two weeks of each course. The purpose of testing is to help students move to the next level of training, learn more advanced techniques, and receive recognition for progress.

Testing in the martial arts also builds confidence and self-esteem by teaching children to set goals, overcome doubt, achieve those goals, and then move on to more difficult ones.

Testing requirements vary according to age, ability, and level. The Low Yellow Belt, the first belt after White Belt, is intentionally approachable. Most young children pass unless they show disrespect. Students who need more time may test again later at no additional charge. After successful testing, the student receives a belt or sash with a patch and a certificate. High-level tests also include a medal.

Programs are individualized for each student, but the following reflects a typical progression. The minimum expectation is one additional form per level from the curriculum list. Low Yellow Belt students typically demonstrate basic blocks, punches, kicks, stances, and Basic T. High Yellow Belt students may also demonstrate the Blocking Combination, Four Elbows, Kick Combination, Stance Drill, and for age 8+, Basic One and Basic Sword. Each additional level adds new skills and forms based on the style of interest.

Before you test

Please fill out a Promotion Test Form and give it to your instructor prior to class.

Students, especially those at higher levels, should also be familiar with the Tenets of the Arts and the Student Pledge.

Testing fees

Belt Fee
Low Yellow $20
High Yellow $25
Low / High Orange $30

Intermediate fees

Belt Fee
Low / High Purple $35
Low / High Green $40
Low / High Blue $45

Advanced fees

Belt Fee
Low / High Brown $50
Low / High Red $50
Jr. Black / Black $250

Testing fees are greatly reduced compared with many martial arts schools. Beginners can also take advantage of the special offer: uniform plus Yellow Belt testing for $50.

The Tenets of the Arts

  • Courtesy
  • Integrity (Honesty)
  • Perseverance
  • Self-Control
  • Indomitable Spirit

The Student Pledge

  • I will be a champion of freedom
  • I will never misuse what I have learned
  • I will help build a more peaceful world
  • I will respect parents and all seniors

Certifications

Qualified students can obtain certifications from international federations through the many affiliations of White Tiger Martial Arts. For details, contact Sifu Mayberry or your local instructor.

Training resources

Instructional materials are available through our sister site KungFuKali.com or from your instructor. You may purchase via PayPal or pay in class.

Booklets and posters

DVDs

Videos

Browse sample videos from forms and training materials. Swipe on mobile or use the arrows to move through the list, then tap a video to watch it in the popup player.

Sample videos

These clips include forms, weapons work, and instructional previews.

Supplies

Supplies are provided by our sister site KungFuKali.com . You may order and pay via PayPal or in class.

Uniforms

Apparel

T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, and more.

Books, DVDs, and posters

Weapons and gear

Weapons for all styles and ages made of plastic, wood, and metal.

Tap any supply image to enlarge it. Use the arrows or swipe on mobile to move through each set.

See your instructor for any items not available for online order or if you have questions and want to special order an item.