The White Tiger Martial Arts Association was established in 1992 by Charles Buckner. We teach a form of Kenpo Karate created and developed in the United States. Together with several talented instructors, Charles Buckner has been teaching this style of martial arts and self defense to children and adults from all walks of life. Our style utilizes eclectic forms and technical requirements for rank advancement, sport competition and practical self protection/defense. White Tiger draws influence from all of the following styles:
Japanese (Judo, Aikido, Jujutsu and Shotokan Karate)
Chinese (Kung Fu and Chinese Kempo)
Korean (Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido)
Okinawan (Shorin Ryu and Isshin Ryu)
Founder - Charles Buckner
Charles Buckner began martial arts training in 1982 at the age of 12. Charles created the White Tiger Martial Arts Association in 1992. An avid tournament competitor in the 80s and 90s he has also been a tournament promoter and official in the north west since 1995. Charles has worked as an Emergency Medical Tech and is certified as a Security and Investigation Specialist with Executive Security International. With over 40 years of martial arts experience, Charles Buckner has dedicated his life to teaching the martial arts to those willing to learn. He has studied several styles and obtained instructor rank in well known systems. Charles has renounced those ranks and has been the founder of his own American Martial Arts system since 1992.
Experience and Contributions
1982 - Began training with Lou Casamassa's Red Dragon Karate under Sensei Thomas Cosgrove
1995 - First Annual White Tiger Martial Arts Open Tournament
1996 - Graduate of Executive Security International (Investigation and Protection Specialist)
1996 - Graduate of the OMNI Institute (Investigation and Protection Specialist)
1997 - Certified Instructor with Professor Chow's Chinese Kara-Ho Kempo Karate under Sensei Rod Martens
1998 & 1999 - Law Enforcement Instructor - Arrest Tactics and Psychology of Fear
2009 - Un-official world record for "The most concrete blocks smashed on the groin with a sledge hammer".
2010 - Certified/Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
Tournament promoter and seminar host.
Experience and Contributions
1982 - Began training with Lou Casamassa's Red Dragon Karate under Sensei Thomas Cosgrove
1995 - First Annual White Tiger Martial Arts Open Tournament
1996 - Graduate of Executive Security International (Investigation and Protection Specialist)
1996 - Graduate of the OMNI Institute (Investigation and Protection Specialist)
1997 - Certified Instructor with Professor Chow's Chinese Kara-Ho Kempo Karate under Sensei Rod Martens
1998 & 1999 - Law Enforcement Instructor - Arrest Tactics and Psychology of Fear
2009 - Un-official world record for "The most concrete blocks smashed on the groin with a sledge hammer".
2010 - Certified/Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
Tournament promoter and seminar host.
Charles D. Buckner (red) Gino Fazio (white)
Shihan Buckner (Ruth)
Ruth Buckner began her martial arts training in 1994. As a tournament competitor, Ruth remained undefeated in co-ed sparring for 5 years, won countless 1st place trophies in weapons forms, open hand forms and self defense as well as winning Grand Championships in 1995 and 1997. Her instructors have noted that she has exceptional self defense and sparring instincts. Ruth is also a tournament promoter and has decades of martial arts instructor experience.
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