White Tiger Taekwondo & Martial Arts

My name is Robert A.M.Obong. I have been part of the White Tiger family for over six years. When I started out as a White Belt at seven years old, I had no idea how much my life was going to be impacted by lessons to come and the level of commitment within me that was to flourish. Looking back, I thoroughly enjoyed attending my classes twice a week. I made many new friends while absorbing the positive teachings of the Black Belt Life Skills taught by the Masters of White Tiger. These character-building traits are patience, concentration, integrity, aspirations, cooperation, self control, perseverance, attitude, confidence and respect. Eventually, I bargained with my parents to allow me to attend classes every day. This negotiation required that I maintained academic excellence consistently for the remainder of the school year. I was very determined because earning this was the very first goal I had learned to set for myself along with trying to maintain the discipline to stay committed to White Tiger Taekwondo. With a lot of work and many late nights, I accomplished this challenge and had earned to attend classes on a daily basis.\r In the beginning, attending the lower belt rank classes as a small child was very exciting for many reasons. I learned how to do kicks properly, worked on my balance and coordination, learned the beautiful art of the Poomsay, learned how to kee-yap as loud as I could, wore a uniform called a doe-boke and made new friends daily. A Poomsay is a choreographed combination of kicks, punches and blocks organized into a single form for each belt rank. Committing these movements to memory and performing it flawlessly during testing is required for each belt rank promotion. At the beginning of every class, the Masters of White Tiger discussed the discipline of the week and explained the importance of understanding its meaning and its application. I was very young then but gradually, I learned how to apply these black Belt Life Skills to daily life.\r As the years passed, I experienced so much growth and change on a personal level. My path has not been without challenges. There are so many distractions that ranged from social interaction and acceptance through peers to maintaining focused on priorities. I credit my parents for their nurturing and patient spirit and the Masters of White Tiger for their consistent efforts through their teachings and constant reinforcement of the Black Belt Life skills.\r Since then, I have had aspirations of achieving my third degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. That is my new goal and what I have been preparing for all these years and more intensely during the last several months. On May 18, I will be participating in the Black Belt Testing at White Tiger Taekwondo and Martial Arts. I feel very fortunate to be an intricate part of the White Tiger family. more

I am Alex P. I am 9 years old and I live in Cary. I've got a problem... Winter is too cold for outdoor activities sometimes. The solution... White Tiger Taekwondo! It is indoor and warm. Sometimes the sparring matches get hot!!! White Tiger has great forms, self defense, kicks and testings from Korea. Not to forget the excellent instructors and masters. I have been to other Taekwondo doe-jhangs (schools) but White Tiger beat out the competitors. I highly recommend White Tiger. Who knows, maybe I'll see you there!? more

Letter of recommendation for your son that was submitted with his Black Belt Application from his Parents: more

We have belonged to White Tiger since early summer 2012. I have two boys who take classes and are in the black belt club. We looked at many other TKD centers in the area (really, they are on every corner), but decided White Tiger was the place for us. After a trial summer special, we signed them both up this fall. We still enjoy coming every week and my boys don't cry and fight me when I say we are going. They are excited to put on their dobok and go. more

Never have I been so excited to see my kids finish a black belt. 3 years, more time and money than I could ever have imagined and finally it's here. Despite the kids testing in May 2012, our 3 year contract running out in Sept 2012, we still had to attend for two extra months, at full cost, to order to have our black belt certificate signed. What a racket. My two children passed their test in May and then had to wait for the belts to be shipped from Korea (insert eye roll). Pretty sure they sell belts at Michael's. Rather than understanding the needs of my children (i.e. school and tutoring obligations), we had to fulfill these last two months at a huge inconvenience and price. Don't get me wrong, my kids have amazing balance now. But, did they develop extra discipline? No. Did they develop self worth at White Tiger? No. More confidence? No. God help them, they certainly never learned how to defend themselves. Better fitness? No. There is no possible way you could convince me to sign them for one more class. The lesson$ from White Tiger are far more lasting than the supposed mental acuity ""earned"" (bought) with a belt. Parents beware!! more

I have been at White Tiger for many years and absolutely love their programs.Taekwondo is an ancient Korean martial art form that dates back to 1st century BC. In the mid-1950s, Taekwondo was introduced to the United States. In 1988 Taekwondo became the Olympic sport we have today. more

We relocated to Cary, NC the Summer of 2009 and in looking for martial arts schools to continue practicing Tae Kwon Do we visited a lot of schools in the area. We were very impressed from the beginning with White Tiger . Our children Gabriel and Giselle ( 8 year old twins) like the school and the Masters made them feel right at home. Tae Kwon Do for our family is a lifestyle, we enjoy the benefits of self improvement in body, mind and spirit. We spend time together as a family, in a family oriented environment where we got to meet great people and enjoy the benefits of staying active. We feel that with the level of professionalism and knowledge White Tiger has made a difference in our level of confidence and dedication to Martial Arts. Master Randy and her team are great and we highly recommend them. more

When I found out I was having daughters, I rationalized that I couldn't be there to defend them their entire lives and that they would need to fend off possible future advances. I wanted to feel like they could take care of themselves, when push came to shove. Selfishly I also wanted them to love martial arts the way I did as a child. What I feared was that they would see me as pushing them too hard, and come to resent martial arts because; it was something I was forcing them into. more

I just wanted to take a moment to describe my experience at White Tiger Tkd. In 2005, I began taking Tae Kwon Do at White Tiger. It was a great experience for me then, but after 6 months, I had to take an extended time off from training for personal reasons. Fast forward to 2011, I thought that my 4 year old daughter was ready to participate in the Tiger Tots program at White Tiger. I signed her up and she loved it. After just a few weeks of taking her there, I realized how much I missed training at White Tiger and decided to re-enroll myself in Tae Kwon Do there. My daughter and I have been at White Tiger now for 5 months and I must say that it is fantastic. The Tiger Tots program with Mr. Mike is indescribable. The respect and attention that he commands from a group of 3-5 year old kids is beyond what I could have thought possible. Each class, the children learn about self confidence, respect, and perseverance while getting great exercise and loving it. As for myself, everything that I loved 6 years ago about White Tiger is still there. They have unbelievable facilities and fantastic Masters. Master Rondy is a great leader and truly has been successful in fulfilling the vision of a top notch martial arts school in a great family friendly environment. I would strongly recommend White Tiger to anyone who wants to challenge themselves to reach their full potential mentally and physically as an individual or bring the whole family and enjoy the bond that learning martial arts together can create. more

I wanted to sign up because a friend told me about it. more

Stephen, Think before you review an entire organization. I am a senior Black Belt that was at the same tournament. And one of your instructors. And yes, you were kicked in places that are off limits but not by on of the White Tiger students. It was just a few students all from the same visiting school that ruined some of the fun. On the whole, the tournament was an extremely fair and fun exhibition of TKD skill. I personally found the overall judging to be very fair and honest. I too Judge our own and other tournaments several times a year. It is harder than it looks, and you can't see everything. Keep it up White Tigers, you are an asset to your community...... more

I'd like to apologize to the White Tiger organization for my recent review. I was very upset and angry over my match, and I just lost my temper. I didn't realize that my fellow competitor was not part of White Tiger, and would again like to stress my apology. I find that White Tiger is actually a magnificent place and I'd recommend it. I have changed my mind and will go to their tournaments again. I again, express my dearest apologies, I didn't mean to offend anybody. I was just very angry and upset. I hope you accept my apology. more

I have been with white tiger for 7 years, and it has been a couple years since leaving and I have witnessed all the changing and it was for the complete worse. The atmosphere has changed greatly since the loss of the old masters, I am extremely close to all of them and will still be. The new masters that were brought in and showed no respect to anyone,the did not show the care and determination that the old masters did. Master Rondy on the other hand is only in it for one thing, She talks about people behind their back but then will be completely nice to there face (it has happened to me.) She gave no credit to instructors or counselors when they fixed something for the better and would yell at us. The demo team has gone down from what it use to be there is no more spark or excitement. Now Alot of the kids do not know the forms and do not kick very well. Personally i do believe that years ago white tiger was the best but after leaving and looking from an outsider view and an insider one too i feel that white tiger is a big fake, and all it is a belt factory, a lot of the kids in classes don't know forms and will be given the next belt. more

Pay good attention to the bad reviews, they are recommending another school. That only means that those comments are from the competitors, trying to get people by saying bad things about White Tiger in Cary. more

Before my son joined White Tiger Taekwondo, he had tried a lot of sports and outdoor activities, but none of them could keep him interested and involved, which made my husband and I very frustrated. We really want him to be active rather than staying inside home playing games. Things changed after we sent him to White Tiger Taekwondo's summer camp in 2008. After a week long summer camp ended, he wanted to join White Tiger Taekwondo as a member to train there. It has been two years since he joined White Tiger Taekwondo. he has grown a lot, from white belt to bodon belt, and just finished his black belt test a week ago. He really loves White Tiger Taekwondo, loves his instructors and team mates. He really enjoyed his time at White Tiger. He even joined White Tiger Taekwondo's Demo team. The training at White Tiger has great impact on every aspect of his life. He became a kid with confidence, pride and willing to take leadership. As parents, we are very proud of what our son has achieved. We thank White Tiger for helping my son becomes who he is today. more

This is an amazing school! Beautiful! The membership prices are inexpensive for the services rendered. The Demonstrations are awesome, Birthday parties top-of-the-line and the class schedule very flexable. Many different styles to choose from, most family's have more than one member involved(usually 2 or more) and on the average one instructor per 6 students or less. Just check the website 4 more! I have worked and trained at many Martial Arts schools for the last 28yrs and this is the most organized. If something needs 2 get done Mstr. Rondy does it right away. She works very hard behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly along with her incredable staff members.The foundation that the school was built on really exists ""Integrity"". It's great that the Korean masters input is put into practice immediatly, straight from Korea! Things have really gone smoothly since the new masters have arrived in the last 7+ months. The mix of American & Korean Instructors is second to none. Every week people from different states and countrys call or come by to inquire what the largest school in the nation has to offer & how is it so successful(no joke). Try their 2 1/2-5yr olds class it's the best ever!Don't 4get Kali, weapons, Hapkido, Disco Ball dimmed lights-n-all Cardio Kickboxing & Judo/Jujitsu.1LOVE more

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i have trained at WT for 7 years. Pros: uhhhhh for this place?? none Cons: the OWNER! RONDY(MONEY HUGGER) more

I write because I am Fan the Demo Team but I suggest Pros: Good Taekwondo School Cons: Demo Team more

It?s been two years since my family and I have become part of White Tiger. Before we joined, we researched other schools closer to our home. These other schools were so eager with pressure to sign us up immediately so we left. We made our choice based on our personal experience with Master Rondy during a private session. We did not rely on these reviews that get so out of hand and are so ?grade school.? Today, if we had to do it over again, we?d still choose White Tiger regardless of any comments/reviews. It is the best facility in this state with the best instructors who truly care about its students. My family?s personal experience with Master Rondy and her staff have always been very professional and pleasant. Master Rondy is a wonderful lady who has truly stayed committed to all the children and students of White Tiger despite these unexpected ?growing pains.? My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at White Tiger and developed lasting friendships with other students. At the end of the day, that's all that matters. No regrets here, only deep and sincere appreciation. Pros: Students come first more