ABOUT US

EVERYDAY IS AN OPPORTUNITY

Owners, Instructors and top Taekwondo students smiling for picture in Mill Creek

We opened White Tiger in 2006 with a dream of building and teaching a community of Taekwondo enthusiasts who would learn to love Taekwondo as much as we do. Grand Master Yoo was professionally trained and educated at the prestigious Yong-In University in Seoul, South Korea; with a Bachelor Degree in Sport Science with an emphasis in Taekwondo. He is a certified coach and Physical Education teacher. With more than 40 years of Taekwondo experience and 25 years of professional teaching you can trust that you are being trained by a Professional.

Mrs. Yoo is a 3rd Degree Black Belt with more than 20 years of experience in Taekwondo and 15 years of teaching.

Taekwondo is not only a physical activity and method of self-defense; it becomes a way of life built solidly around core tenants of respect, courtesy and perseverance. It is a holistic sport that unifies the mind and body in its practice.

Namesake White Tiger:

In Korean culture, it has been told that when a White Tiger appears, powerful people become humble and rich people become generous. As such, in Korean history and culture, a White Tiger is regarded as a guardian that drives away evil spirits and a sacred creature that brings good luck – the symbol of courage and absolute power.

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MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Grand Master Yoo
Grand Master Yoo
7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. 40+ years of experience. 30 years of teaching and coaching. Degree in Sport Science with an emphasis in Taekwondo from prestigious Martial Arts University, Yong-In.
Mrs. Yoo
Mrs. Yoo
4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, 20 years experience, manages office and assists in teaching classes.
Black Belt Instructors
Black Belt Instructors
All instructors are Kukkiwon certified Black Belts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We start them at 5+

Yes! Many families train together and we offer great family discounts.

Two days a week for curriculum and once a week for sparring for Green Belts and higher.

We start new students quarterly following our curriculum schedule.

POLICIES AND RULES

Students should attend two curriculum classes each week. If a student misses any classes, they may make them up by attending an extra weekly curriculum class. Please see the class schedule to see which classes are appropriate for your rank level. Students must make up missed classes within one month of missing. If you are unsure which class is best for you please see Master or Mrs. Yoo.

  • Uniforms must be clean and wrinkle free.
  • Girls must wear an undershirt, for boys is optional
  • Undershirt: Only wear a solid white or black t-shirt with crew or v-neck (No collars, sweaters or sweat shirts. T-shirts should be tucked into pants.
  • No extra pants are required under uniform pants – if you choose to wear something under uniform pants we should not see it and it should not inhibit movement or cause student to overheat.
  • Uniforms should only be worn to class.

White Tiger Martial Arts is closed for all National Holidays and Halloween. We are closed for Winter Break – last two weeks of December through Jan 2, two weeks in the summer after June testing. Please see our Calendar Page for closures. Tuition is not subject to adjustment for closures. Our tuition is a pro-rated price over the year and our curriculum schedule has the holidays accounted for.

Students are expected to arrive on time, please check the Class Schedule Page. Students should not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to their class. We do not have supervision for Students who are not in class. Any student later than 10 minutes for the start of class will not be permitted to attend but may watch. Students must be picked up no later than 10 minutes after the completion of their class and the parent must come in and get them. White Tiger Martial Arts bears no responsibility for the welfare of the student before or after their class time.

We live stream our classes over Zoom.  Links are available for viewing classes for parents.  These links are on our website after logging in, under Zoom Links. 
 
We ask that parents log in as non-video participants, muted and please login within the first 3 minutes of class.  After that time we will be busy teaching and may not be able to let you in.
 
Parents will come in quarterly to watch belt testing.

Please refer to your signed copy of your Membership Agreement provided at enrollment for your specific program term, tuition rate, renewal date, and method of payment. The following are general policies:

Tuition Policy
We do not offer refunds on programs purchased. We do not offer pro-rations for tuition for classes missed. We do not offer refunds on tuition already paid. However you may freeze your membership for limited duration by emailing Mrs. Yoo at [email protected] prior to the absence. Please see below and read the “Membership Vacation Leave” for addition details and limitations. All payment for your program is due regardless of attendance.

Membership Cancelation
Account Cancellations are done if they are for one of the following reasons:

  • Relocation which takes you 25 miles or more away from the school. This requires 30 days advanced written notice and a written proof of the relocation, such as a lease, utility bill or drivers license.
  • Health Concerns, this would be a written confirmation from a physician (Medical Doctor) that you are permanently disabled and unable to continue.
  • If you are enrolled for One Year program you may cancel with 30 days written notice and by paying a 50% cancellation fee of the remaining balance on your account.
  • If you are enrolled in our Monthly program you may cancel with a 30 days notice.
  • If a uniform was received with the Membership, and the membership is cancelled prior to the term, the uniform must be paid for at full retail price.
  • A student may be excused from being a student from White Tiger Martial Arts at any time at Master Yoo’s discretion. At this time the membership would be cancelled immediately.

Class Leave Credit: If your schedule requires that you take time off (up to 1 month) from your Tae Kwon Do class before the completion of your membership, you must notify White Tiger Martial Arts by emailing Mrs. Yoo at [email protected] in advance of the time you are to be away in order to receive credit for days missed. Payment of the absent month(s) will be made as usual. However, a credit for the time missed will be applied to the end of the program term. You may also take extra classes to make up if you would rather do that, an email to Mrs. Yoo at [email protected] is appreciated for notification purposes. 

Terms & Conditions for class credit

  • A maximum of up to 1-month may be credited on a one year program.
  • Payment of tuition is due while student is away to receive credit for missed time.
  • Student may opt for taking extra classes rather than receiving credit.

INJURED AND AWAY FROM CLASS: 

If a student has an injury which will take them away from class for an extended period of time a doctor’s note should be submitted so that we can give appropriate credit or pause of membership.

  • In-Person classes require a reservation. 
  • It is preferred that Zoom classes are reserved as well, but not required
  • Reservations can be made on the Member APP or through our website, www.wtmatkd.com.
  • In-Person Class reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance. 
  • Students may reserve two classes per week: Either 2 in-person, 2 zoom or a combination of both.
  • Class reservations must be cancelled no later than 2 hours prior to the class start time.
  • You can cancel within 2 hours of class starting through the Member APP – BUT if you cancel your class reservation within the 2 hour window of class starting you will lose that attendance for the week. 

We wear sparring gear that has been selected by Master Yoo to be safe and it is the only gear we allow our students to wear when they do contact sparring at our school.  It is available to order through us.  If you are a transfer student and already have sparring gear, we can check it to make sure it is going to be okay to wear at our school.

  1. Any item special ordered must be paid for in advance – no returns
  2. Any uniform purchased or received cannot be returned or exchanged if it is worn or washed
  3. Any refunds must be collected within 6 months of original charge
  4. There are no refunds for Trial Sessions
  5. Membership Tuition – see your membership agreement

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