Ito's White Tiger Kempo Karate Tai Chi Chuan
Specialties
Ito's WhiteTiger offers classes in Kempo Karate, Tai Chi Chuan and Weapons, including Jo/Staff, Escrima, Katana, and Broadsword. Kick boxing conditioning classes are also available.
We are open 6 days a week with flexible hours and offer private, semi-private, group or special needs classes in addition to our regularly scheduled classes.
Instruction available for all ages and levels of experience.
Foundation of instruction is based on discipline of the mind, body and spirit while learning fitness, self defense, and physical conditioning.
For the children, this helps develop confidence, respect and self-esteem. The appropriate mix of martial arts and martial exercises enable the children to develop these attributes to succeed in life as adults.
Mr. Ito also specializes in adult training, not by today's standards but from the traditions of the past. White Tiger's curriculum standards are demanding and require a change to improve in mind, body and spirit. Whether a beginner or experienced in other studies, adults will be challenged by Mr. Ito's philosophies and conceptual studies that go back thousands of years to the historical records of India, China, and Japan.
History
Established in 1984.
Mr. Ito, the 1980 AAU All American Full Contact Champion, opened Ito's White Tiger, Novato, CA in 1984, after working with East-West Kempo Karate for 10 years as General Manager for 11 schools. Mr. Ito, a 6th Dan, holds instructor's certification in Kosho Shorei Shin Shing Ryu Kempo under Hanshi Paul I. Yamaguchi. In 1997, Grandmaster Bing Fai Lau, who sought to unify the martial arts and who is looked upon as the mentor of many martial artists in Hawaii, asked Mr. Ito to carry on his Tai Chi Chuan teachings.
Additionally, Mr. Ito has been influenced by Hanshi Paul Yamaguchi and Professor Imi Okazaki-Mullins (Kodenkan Jujitsu pioneer). He has trained in Latosa Escrima, earning his instructor certificate from Grandmaster Rene Latosa in 1988. Mr. Ito was presented with the title of Grandmaster by Grandmaster Ming Lum of the Chinese Athletic Arts Academy of Hawaii in 2007. The City of Novato's Multicultural Commission has honored Mr. Ito for his continuing community service.
Keywords: Bok-Fu, bokfu, Martial Arts Collective Society, Karate, Kempo, Kenpo, Escrima, Tai Chi Chaun, Chuan Fa, Shaolin, Gung Fu, Kung Fu, MMA, Iai, Sword, Martial Arts, Self Defense
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Established in 1984
What is your primary product or service?
Ito's White Tiger offers classes in Kempo Karate, Tai Chi Chuan, teaching discipline, confidence and self-defense
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Instructor in Kempo, Karate, Tai Chi Chuan at Ito's White Tiger, in Novato since 1984.
Mr. Ito, the 1980 AAU All American Full Contact Champion, opened Ito's White Tiger, Novato, CA in 1984, after working with East-West Kempo Karate for 10 years as General Manager for 11 schools. Mr. Ito, a 6th Dan, holds instructor's certification in Kosho Shorei Shin Shing Ryu Kempo under Hanshi Paul I. Yamaguchi. In 1997, Grandmaster Bing Fai Lau, who sought to unify the martial arts and who is looked upon as the mentor of many martial artists in Hawaii, asked Mr. Ito to carry on his Tai Chi Chuan teachings.
The Grandmasters of this Fortunate Student are: Grandmaster Bing Fai Lau, Grandmaster Al Novak, Hanshi Paul Yamaguchi, Grandmaster Ming Lum, Professor Imi Okazaki-Mullins, Grandmaster Mike Young, Hanshi Thomas Young, and Grandmaster Rene Latosa. These masters have all greatly influenced my progress in the Universal Studies.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I specialize in working with students 12 years and under, teaching them discipline, respect, and self-defense. This fortunate student has been guided by the best masters in the Bay Area and Hawaii. They guided me with assignments of study. When I asked a question of how, what, and when their answer was always yes, no, go to your thing.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location
What are your hours of operation?
Mon noon to 10pm,
Tues 3pm to 10pm,
Wed noon to 10pm,
Thurs 3pm to 10pm,
Fri 3pm to 10pm, and
Sat 9am to 3:30pm
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