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White Tiger Self-Defense Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens (ages 5–13) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule whitetigeracademy.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (910) 238-4226
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I recently attended my second women’s self-defense class.”
“Also my daughter has been doing Taekwondo for the past two years and she loves it.”
“They specialize in Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Self-Defense, and more.”
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What students say
“The owners Sam and Tina are family oriented people with years of professional Martial Arts training and experience.”
From the reviews
The owners Sam and Tina are family oriented people with years of professional Martial Arts training and experience. They focus their martial arts school on developing youth athletes and adults properly with respect to each Martial Arts System. They specialize in Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Self-Defense, and more.
I recently attended my second women’s self-defense class. The techniques I learned were not overly complicated but seem to be affective enough should I ever need them. Also my daughter has been doing Taekwondo for the past two years and she loves it.
The people who work here genuinely care about their students learning, All are experts in their respective art or in multiple disciplines. More importantly they are encouraging but firm with all ages. I love knowing that they speak to my son who is 5 the same as they speak to me.
My son attended classes here and they are phenomenal. Great combination of structure,discipline and care! Had to stop due to my work hours but would suggest them to anyone interested in Martial Arts.
New to Krav Maga? Start at White Tiger Self-Defense Academy
White Tiger Self-Defense Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, 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 athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at White Tiger Self-Defense Academy
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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