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Teaching Tae Kwon Do and Tai Chi for physical and mental development, focus, inner strength and self-confidence. <\/p>\n

We take students from ages 6 and up!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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About Master Roger Howe<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Master Roger Howe began martial arts, namely Korean Tae Kwon Do. in February of 1988 and has been active in that martial art ever since. He is now a sixth degree black belt and is working on attaining a seventh degree. He has been teaching in Whitewright since spring of 1993 where he and another black belt formed The Martial Arts Center of Whitewright and has been the sole owner and master of that school since fall of 1998. The main ideals he stresses in his school are 1) Be Patient, 2) Be Polite, 3) Be Alert, 4) Be Brave, 5) Always do your best and 6) Respect for yourself and all others. He teaches to have confidence in yourself and to only use your martial art to defend yourself from attack. He has knowledge in other martial arts such as Hapkido and weapons. The weapons are staff, sai and sword. He also has been training in Chinese Tai Chi since 2018 and at this time teaches Qi Gong style of Tai Chi, which is a more meditative martial art. He is now training in Yang style Tai Chi and has introduced that to the school. As for a personal history, he was born in Birmingham, Alabama in November of 1948, graduated high school in May 1966 and attended Purdue University, graduating there in May 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He then entered the U. S. Air Force and became a pilot, leaving the Air Force in October of 1976. He then started a career as a computer programmer and ultimately retired from that profession in March, 2017. He, with his wife and three children, moved to Whitewright in June of 1981 and he has lived here ever since. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Whitewright Martial Arts Center Family<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Classes Held:<\/p>\n

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday<\/p>\n

Tai Chi – 3:00pm & 7:10pm<\/p>\n

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Dont’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Roger is a patient and personable teacher.  Tai Chi classes have been very benefitial in keeping my joints limber and for regaining good balance.  I fully recommend for all ages.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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I was in a serious car accident and obtained a spinal cord compression.  Before I considered surgery, I researched natural ways to help.  Tai Chi was the number one resource.  I was able to get with Roger and be a part\n of his class right away.  He is an excellent instructor.  Very patient, and will go over the steps again and again, and take them in slow motion so you can learn them well.  I highly recommend his studio!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Best martial arts school around!  As a former eacher and school owner with 15 years experience, I’ve seen all kinds of schools and instructors!  I will say Master Howe is formidable.  He’s extremely knowledgeable and very\n affordable.  I stand amazed that our town of Whitewright, TX would have a martial arts school of this caliber.  I have trained under Master How for 5 years now workin toward my 5th degree blackbelt in Taekwondo.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tai Chi for Working Stiffs<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/div>
The Whitewright Martial Arts Center has altered its schedule to have Tai Chi classes for those who work all day, […]<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Promotion to First Yellow<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/div>
The Whitewright Martial Arts Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Dylan Zavala to First Yellow belt in Taekwondo. […]<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Say Hello to Newer Students<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/div>
Hello, Whitewright, Texas. Please say hello and welcome to some newer members of the Whitewright Martial Arts Center family. In […]<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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