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White Tiger Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hesperia, California
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule whitetigerdojo.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 760-947-0069
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I didn’t want him at just any school; I wanted a school where I felt confident that my son would understand and respect his art, and not use it in an abusive way.”
“kids his age do and all the blackbelts and sensais that teach the little ninjas class have had sooooooooo much patience with him.”
Other martial arts here
“Hands Down the BEST around for all ages, They offer Karate classes for ages 3 and up and Kickboxing for ages 13 and up.”
What students say
“The old saying “No Master is greater than his student” is the foundation of Master Brandon Hastings, humble owner of White Tiger Martial Arts.”
“Being isolated at home during the covid pandemic has affected their social needs, but amazingly after only the first class I saw my kids spirits light up again.”
“With awesome trainers and staff that are very knowledgeable, state of the art equipment, and a family friendly environment, White Tiger Martial Art is a true jewel of the desert.”
“The instructors are hands on by teaching the children technique, teaching the children to be active listeners, and ect.”
“My son absolutely loves attending "Little Ninjas" at White Tiger Martial Arts.”
“I didn’t want him at just any school; I wanted a school where I felt confident that my son would understand and respect his art, and not use it in an abusive way.”
From the reviews
This place is exactly what my kids needed. Being isolated at home during the covid pandemic has affected their social needs, but amazingly after only the first class I saw my kids spirits light up again. The moment I saw that glow, I knew I made the right choice taking them to White Tiger Martial Arts.
What an amazing space for kids, adults, and families. White Tiger Martial Arts is a great place to train martial arts. With awesome trainers and staff that are very knowledgeable, state of the art equipment, and a family friendly environment, White Tiger Martial Art is a true jewel of the desert.
The old saying “No Master is greater than his student” is the foundation of Master Brandon Hastings, humble owner of White Tiger Martial Arts. In 2004 I was driving home and stopped in White Tiger to get some information. I was interested in my 3 year old son being a student of the Martial Arts.
I can't say enough about White Tiger Martial Arts. My family joined the dojo in 2014 and absolutely love everything about it. My kids were 3 and 5 when we started then in the Tiny Tiger/Little Ninja Program. My kids have learned so much, honesty, respect, responsibility, control, confidence, and so much more.
New to Karate? Start at White Tiger Academy
White Tiger Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at White Tiger Academy
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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