White Dragon
Martial Arts
A private martial arts
school specializing in traditional Tae Kwon Do,
Hapkido, and Kobudo Karate for men, women and children
of all ages!
Who Can Enroll?
We accept male and female students, ages
4 to 64, and offer family discounts. The training focuses on the advancement of
each student as an individual. Students are tested and judged on their personal
ability levels. Physical disabilities can often be turned into assets, and we
believe that everyone, regardless of age or physical fitness level, can benefit
from practicing the martial arts.
What About
Creditibility?
White Dragon Tae Kwon Do is recognized
by the World Tae Kwon Do Association, Korea Tae Kwon Do Association, National
Chung Do Kwan, Wa No Michi Ryu Karate & Kobudo Kai and Korea Hapkido
Federation.
About the Owner and
Chief Instructor
One of the nation's top martial arts
instructors, Sa Bum Nim Alberto Friedmann was named the World Martial Arts Hall
Of Fame's 1997 Instructor of The Year, the World Sokeship Council International
Hall Of Fame's 1998 Instructor Of The Year, and the Florida Hall Of Fame
Martial Arts Brotherhood's 1998 Instructor Of The Year and the Florida Hall Of
Fame Martial Arts Brotherhood's 1999 Man Of The Year.
Master
Friedmann, 31, has been studying martial arts since childhood, but it was a
10-month trip to Japan in 1991 that solidified his focus as a martial artist
for life. Owner of the White Dragon, where he acts as a trainer for the local
police force, Friedmann has built a reputation as a community leader as well as
a trainer.
"Martial
arts should be about more than learning forms and movements," Friedmann
said. "It should be about creating better people."
Despite
suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a degenerative joint disease which
leaves him in constant pain, Friedmann holds fourth-degree Master Black Belts
in Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Kobudo, a first-degree in Korea Hakido Federation,
and is a recognized specialist in traditional weaponry. He has gained
recognition for his experimentation with non-traditional weaponry, including
telephones, umbrellas, crutches, chairs and coat racks. Due to his weapons
expertise, he was the youngest man ever named Head of Weaponry for Wa No Michi
Ryu Kobudo.
Master
Friedmann is a seven-time Florida State Karate Champion, and placed sixth in
the nation in 1993. In 1997, he earned a national title by taking first at the
Battle of America. In 1994, he took second place at the U.S. Open, the world's
largest open martial arts tournament. In 1999, he placed fifth in the world for
breaking at the US Open. He has trained several state and national champions,
two Junior Olympic medallists, and two members of the 1998 U.S. National
Children's Tae Kwon Do Team, both of whom won bronze medals at the World Chung
Do Kwan Championships, held in Seoul, Korea.
Friedmann's credentials
include:
4th
degree Black Belt, National Chung Do Kwan
4th
degree Black Belt, Korea Tae Kwon Do Association
4th
degree Black Belt, Black Belt Schools of America
4th
degree Black Belt (Yon Dan), Kobudo, Wa No Michi Ryu
4th
degree Black Belt (Yon Dan), Karate, Wa no Michi Ryu
2nd
degree Black Belt, World Tae Kwon Do Federation
1st
degree Black Belt, Korea Hapkido Federation
Member,
Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association
Coach,
1998 U.S. National Children's Tae Kwon Do Team
Coach
Team America 2000, Sydney, Australia
Florida
Director, United States National Taekwondo Association
Why Study the Martial
Arts?
There are many reasons people get
involved in the martial arts. Some of them include:
- To learn self-defense
- To improve physical fitness or lose weight
- To have fun and make friends
A comprehensive martial arts program can
help children and adults in many ways.
Within a few months of training you can expect:
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved coordination and balance
- Increased flexibility
- More energy
- Increased awareness
- Sense of inner peace
- Greater self-confidence
- Better personal relationships
Why
study at the White Dragon?
A recent survey of our students and parents
revealed that the top three reasons they chose the White Dragon were:
1. Quality of
instruction
2. Students receive individual attention
3. Friendly staff and atmosphere
Other great reasons
include:
- World certified instructors
- Chief Instructor, Sa Bum Nim Alberto Friedmann is a three-time
Martial Arts Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year
- Students are certified through the Korea Tae Kwon Do Association
and Korea Hapkido Federation
- Weapons students are certified through the Wa No Michi Ryu Karate
& Kobudo Kai
- Affordable prices, including family discounts
- Parents and spouses can join the White Dragon Family and Friends
Association to help plan fun picnics and other special events
Now Is The Time!
If you've always wanted to try martial
arts, but never got around to it, now is the time. One-month trial memberships
are available.
E-Mail:White Dragon Tae Kwon Do
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White Dragon Tae Kwon Do is owned and operated by Alberto
Friedmann.
