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White Tiger Taekwondo & Martial Arts
4.3 ★★★★☆ 52 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Raleigh, North Carolina
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 469-3553
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I plan to spend as many years training here as my body will let me, and I am looking forward to witnessing my daughters' advancement in training through the years.”
“I’m now doing things athletically that I have not been able to do since I was a teenager.”
“There is also an adult Lady Tigers program for women only self defense as well as Chinese Kung Fu Wing Chun!”
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“There’s also a self defense specific curriculum for women called Lady Tigers, and black belt programs in other martial arts styles, such as hapkido.”
Other martial arts here
“Additionally, GM Rondy invites world renowned martial artists in a variety of disciplines (Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Hapkido, etc) to do seminars at White Tiger for our students.”
“Along with regular TKD workouts, I’ve seen students training in Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Indonesian Silat, Filipino Kali, Jiu Jitsu, Hapkido, and other systems.”
“There’s also a self defense specific curriculum for women called Lady Tigers, and black belt programs in other martial arts styles, such as hapkido.”
What students say
“Master Wright has an amazing spirit and is amazing with the children.”
“The other students are very encouraging and welcoming.”
“The staff is very friendly and you can feel their commitment to help you improve your technique and skills on every class.”
“The staff is very friendly and you can feel their commitment to help you improve your technique and skills on every class.”
“The Taekwondo training my children and I started almost 2 years ago has transformed my body and my mind and given my children confidence!”
“Grand Master Rondy McKee and Master David Wright fully support and encourage their students to be not only the best martial artists that they can be, but the best individuals!”
From the reviews
I have been training at White Tiger TKD for over 11 years, receiving multiple blacks belts in two disciplines. I have been there through the many changes that you may have seen commented on in other reviews. I can state that there is no other school, any where like White Tiger!
White tiger is a great place to have your kids learn structure and dicipline. My kids love going to see instructor kremmins. Every time we get in the car to leave they are already excited to return.
If you’re looking for a martial arts gym, there are a number of great reasons to check out White Tiger. White Tiger has the most amazing Masters and Instructors (i.e. high level, experienced martial arts teachers) who want to help you as much as you will let them.
Joining White Tiger Taekwondo has been a very positive experience for my family. When we were looking for a Taekwondo school I did a ton of research. I am so happy that we ended up at White Tiger. The masters and instructors are very knowledgable and always willing to help out and answer questions.
New to taekwondo? Start at White Tiger Taekwondo & Martial Arts
White Tiger Taekwondo & 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 Taekwondo & 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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