White Tiger Martial Arts

I have trained with Master Robert Frankovich for over 5 years. He has challenged and encouraged me to become a better martial artist which has translated into all areas of my life. Both Master Frankovich and Instructor Tanya Bartelt have many years experience in teaching. White Tiger Martial Arts is a great school for anyone looking to begin or continue their martial arts journey. Great for adults, children, and families alike!

I have been training with Master Frankovich for the last 12 years. He is a phenomenal teacher who gives personal attention to his students to improve in their martial arts training. Throughout the years I've trained here at White Tiger Martial arts, I have noticed a lot of improvement in my overall attitude, understanding of the martial arts, and even a boost in confidence. I highly recommend this martial arts school to anyone looking to improve themselves in any capacity.

Awesome place to train in Korean Sword. Master F is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Most martial arts schools produce students competent in self defense, have a moderate understanding of the history behind their system and gain confidence. Master Frankovich's teaching is profoundly impactful in many ways. He depth of knowledge creates a unique blend of traditional form with practical augmentation. He demonstrates a deep love for the martial arts and for the generations of practitioners that shaped these practices before him. Through both his demonstrations of humble leadership and his ability to elicit the growth mindset of his students, Master Frankovich produces leaders that move confidently along society's border of chaos and order. I am grateful for the years I spent training with him and hope to continue to do so in the future.

Master Frankovich is a scholar on the kwon do, haidong gumdo, aikido and is an excellent teacher

Wonderful place

This is a place that doesn't just teach you the moves. Master Frankovich teaches the why and how to do the movements of Haidong Gumdo. The Art of Korean Sword.

When I first stepped into White Tiger Martial Arts 5 ½ years ago, I was looking for something more than just working out. Having been a competitive athlete, it got very boring just working out to work out. I needed a purpose for the workout to have meaning and the purpose had to be bigger than ‘staying in shape’. I had thought about martial arts before but wasn’t 20 any more and the idea of hitting or being hit wasn’t all that attractive any more. I was picking my teenage daughter up from a local dance and saw a friend of hers waiting at the curb. I asked if he was waiting for his parents? He said yes, I have to get to my sword class. Of course, I asked ‘what is that all about?’ He said it is the study of how to use a sword in combat. I asked if it didn’t hurt getting hit with one? He said while we can spar, he likes the motion and physical activity of the drills and forms best. I asked what it was called? He said ‘Haidong Gumdo’ or the Study of the Korean Sword.I was intrigued.I spoke to him about it off and on for a few months whenever I saw him. He said:‘You should just call Master Frankovich, my Master. He is a nice guy and will let youuse his equipment to try it out for a month to see if you like it. After that, you candecide for yourself if you want to continue. That way you don’t have to be out a bunchof money if it isn’t for you.’Finally I decide to show up at a class session. I found out it had a lot more to offer than just physical activity in an activity I might like. It incorporates purposeful activity, cardiovascular, flexibility, mental stimulation, camaraderie, history, and more all at the same time I was doing an activity I liked doing.Today I am working toward testing for my 3rd Dan (or 3rd degree black belt). Seems like yesterday I walked if for the first time. many have asked if having had hip replacement surgery creates a problem? Surprisingly, it has actually been of great benefit. My surgeon is amazed at how fast I recovered from the surgery and how my range of motion is actually better and more stable than it was way before my hip started bothering me.While the Haidong Gumdo as an art has helped me physically and mentally, I am also very happy to have been referred to Master Frankovich. In my 5-6 years of working with different Instructors and Masters, I feel he has the greatest depth of knowledge in understanding not only the movements, but WHY you are moving that way.Not limited to the Study of the Korean Sword, Master Frankovich also has taught Taekwondo, Aikido, personal Defense and others.If you are interested in looking into any of the martial arts, or just looking for a fun activity to stay fit, I strongly recommend contacting WTMA - White Tiger Martial Arts of MN.

Review by my 9 year old son: I have been going here since January 2019. The teacher is helpful and gives us personal attention. The place is big with lots of space to do taekwondo. The students' ages range from 7 to elderly. They have taekwondo and gumdo. I do taekwondo.

I have attended this dojang under the instruction of Master Frankovich for almost 10 years, since 2011. In my opinion there is no better option for learning how to use a sword and train real martial arts than at this location. Master F has an incredible eye and attention for detail in technique. He will teach you the real purpose and meaning behind each move, so you leave with a deep understanding of each movement and its practical application. If you're looking to develop your physical, mental, and emotional self through learning how to use a sword, I highly recommend WTMA!