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White Tiger Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Jeffersonville, Indiana
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wtmarivercity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 812-620-2923
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:40 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have only been going for two weeks, but they have loved it so much they beg to go everyday to both classes.”
“They teach traditional style as Grand Master Somers learned over 40 years ago and not some new fancy method that is more for looks instead of self defense.”
“They earn their belt level unlike other schools that give out ranking belts based on lower criteria expectations.”
Other martial arts here
“Plus, the karate tournaments are fantastic with many competitors, and the seminars are filled with many learning opportunities.”
“The school teaches the two Korean martial arts of Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do.”
“In addition the school teaches American Kick Boxing which provides a distinct advantage to those Tae Kwon Do students that compete in sparring tournaments.”
“They teach traditional style as Grand Master Somers learned over 40 years ago and not some new fancy method that is more for looks instead of self defense.”
What students say
“Very knowledgeable instructors who treat you like family, if you’re looking for a high quality dojo, this is IT!”
“Everyone there was very respectful, welcoming, and genuinely willing to learn and improve.”
“Very knowledgeable instructors who treat you like family, if you’re looking for a high quality dojo, this is IT!”
“They are patient and explain every detail on the proper techniques, the reason behind the techniques and the targets for the techniques.”
“I have seen a huge difference in my kids confidence.”
“In addition the school teaches American Kick Boxing which provides a distinct advantage to those Tae Kwon Do students that compete in sparring tournaments.”
From the reviews
My daughter, son, and I all take classes here. With all three of us having different abilities, I appreciate how the instructors teach to everyone's potential. This is a traditional school and belts are very much earned, but they keep it fun too.
Master Somers is great with kids. My son has displayed improved listening skills and a greater capacity for staying focused. I highly recommend White Tiger Martial Arts and enjoyed the opportunity to meet and learn from the legendary Bill Wallace.
Very knowledgeable instructors who treat you like family, if you’re looking for a high quality dojo, this is IT!!
I have 4 of my 5 kids enrolled and they love it. I have seen a huge difference in my kids confidence.
New to taekwondo? Start at White Tiger Martial Arts
White Tiger Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at White Tiger Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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