student Recognition

Pete Currier, 2011 Student of the Year

Nate Evans, February 2012 Student of the Month

Seth Wilkinson, January 2012 Student of the Month

Student of the Year

To be chosen as Student of the Year at White Tiger Karate one must possess the highest standards in Honesty, Integrity, Sincerity, Loyalty, Good Will, and Nobility within the school, at home, and in the community. Students attending an educational facility must have excellent grades, excellent attendance, and be a positive role model. In addition, how the student has encouraged growth within the school, the martial arts, and his or her community.

Pete Currier, 2011 Student of the Year

Pete has been a student of White Tiger Karate since 2009 and in that time he has been a tremendous role model for everyone. He processes a multitude of positive qualities including an upbeat personality, caring heart, loyal disposition, a deep love of family and friends and is liked and respected by his peers. Pete understands the meaning of perseverance, integrity and honor. He is a man of courage and deep commitment in all aspects of his life. We are blessed to have Pete among our WTK family. You are a True Warrior and a Man of Honor. Thank You Pete! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Year!

Student of the Month 2012

To be chosen as Student of the Month at White Tiger Karate one must possess the highest standards in Honesty, Integrity, Sincerity, Loyalty, and Good Will within the school, at home, and in the community. Students attending an educational facility must have good grades, good attendance, and be a positive role model.

Nate Evans, February 2012 Student of the Month

Nate is one of our hardest working students and attends all the classes that are available to him. His kind heart, gentle demeanor, and good manners stand out. He is well liked by his peers and instructors. Nate is always ready to help out at the dojo, during WTK events, or a friend.

Physically, Nate is becoming a powerhouse. His thighs of steel make him a threat to anyone standing in striking range. These weapons of his will do well in any fight.

We are very proud of him and look forward to his continued success in all areas of his life. Keep up the great work! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Seth Wilkinson, January 2012 Student of the Month

Seth is a fierce martial artist with a competitive edge. His lightening speed roundhouse kick has proven to be difficult to stop even for higher ranks. His relentless efforts to perfect his techniques is superb and his focus outstanding. Seth studies both Kajukenpo karate and Pai Lum kung fu and has achieved the rank of Leopard (green sash) soon to be Cobra (purple sash) in his kung fu.

Seth is a 5th grader at Sant Bani school where he excels in soccer, skiing, and other sports and has excellent grades. Seth is a part of Jr. SWAT where he helps lower rank students in their martial arts training. Keep up the great work.

Thank You Seth you have the Heart of a Tiger! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Student of the Month 2011

Aaron Little, December 2011 Student of the Month

As a military man and martial artist, Sempai Aaron, knows all about honor and integrity. Within his arsenal of training is Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian jujitzu and combat experience. His love for sharing his knowledge is enjoyed by our students in his kicking and grappling classes. You will often see him assisting in other classes as well as women's self defense. Sempai Aaron is a humble man, compassionate, caring, and no nonsense. Come to his class expect to work hard and benefit for a lifetime.

Thank You Sempai Aaron, Keep up the Great Work! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Jeff Whitney, November 2011 Student of the Month

In his years at WTK Jeff has consistently shown strong moral character within the dojo and in his community. Because of this caring, honest demeanor Jeff is highly respected by his fellow students and looked upon for guidance. Jeff is a humble man who helps from the heart. He shows great determination in his training with a never giving up attitude. He is also a natural comedian with a great sense of humor that resonates to those around him. We look forward to his continued training and uplifting spirit.

Thank You Jeff, Keep up the Great Work! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Marisa Ritter, October 2011 Student of the Month

Marisa is a pint sized powerhouse. Quiet and shy in nature on the outside but a fierce competitor on the inside. From the very first day she stepped in the dojo she has had an immense focus. Marisa pays attention to detail in her training which shows in her performance. This no nonsense approach will get this young tiger her black belt and much more in her future. Marisa is living proof that you can be a young lady while also being strong, smart, independent, and a martial artist. When not kicking the stuffing out of a pad, she enjoys singing, dancing, and playing.

Thank You Marisa, Keep up the Great Work! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Kirsten Wilkinson, September 2011 Student of the Month

Kirsten is one of a kind. She is the perfect blend of serious, yet humorous. Her strong ethics, dedication, loyalty, and honesty are evident in her daily life and are well represented in her sons. Her ability to take what is important and leave the rest is inspirational. Her integrity, phenomenal. A teacher by profession, Kirsten is a leader paving the way for a better community. With all of these attributes she was invited onto the Special Winning Attitude Team. Here she continues to teach students with her unique style, carrying on the traditions of White Tiger Karate. We are lucky to have such a force on our team. I see black belt excellence.

Thank You Kirsten, Keep up the Great Work! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Joey Saucier, August 2011 Student of the Month

In the short time that Joey has been with White Tiger Karate he has shown incredible effort and character. He makes every class possible and joins the group during other events. Joey always has a smile on his face and a story to share. His love for the martial arts runs deep and he can often be heard sharing about a kung fu movie he has watched or asking detailed questions about a technique.

Joey is living life in the moment, never too busy to help someone within the WTK family or on the street. He is loyal and courageous and has a peaceful nature.

Thank You, Joey, you have the Heart of a Tiger! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Krishna Clark, July 2011 Student of the Month

Krishna has been a student of White Tiger Karate for about 3 years and is at this moment a green sash. In that time, she has become a power house in strength and has improved in her skills tremendously. She has no fear when sparring against the adults who stand twice her size. Her infectious smile and laugh make everyone feel good. Krishna is respectful to her classmates, her instructors, and others. Her heart is big and her desire to become the best she can be even greater. I see a black belt in her near future.

Thank You Krishna! Keep up the Great Work! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Instructor Cheryl Gardner, June 2011 Student of the Month

Instructor, Cheryl Gardner, is an outstanding example of what hard work and tenacity can accomplish when one has self discipline. Through her years of training she has become one of WTK’s best skilled martial artists as well as an excellent teacher. She has integrated lessons learned from her martial arts training into her daily life. From these lessons has come great inner growth and peace with that she has added balance and harmony to our family.

Instructor Cheryl has several roles at WTK as well as in the Kajukenpo Pai Lum family including being selected by Grandmaster Verigan to lead the Tai Chi program. We are honored to have Instructor Cheryl as a part of White Tiger Karate.  She is well on her way to Dragon, Dragon, Dragon!

Thank You Instructor Cheryl. You have the Heart of a Tiger! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Hannah Fife-Huckins, May 2011 Student of the Month

Hannah has been studying kajukenpo karate for two years under Sifu Marianne. In that time, she has shown a dedication toward her teacher and her martial arts. Presently an orange belt, Hannah has shown traits of honesty, loyalty, humor, focus, and good character, all wonderful attributes that will lead her to a black belt.

Hannah is tough, yet gentle in nature. She is caring and considerate of other's. She has a wonderful personality that makes those around her happy.  Hannah also works hard in school, plays baseball, and enjoys watching starwars movies. She is a second grader at Union Sanborn and likes her friends best of all.

Thank You Hannah. You have the Heart of a Tiger! Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Toby Wilkinson, April 2011 Student of the Month

Toby is a compassionate young man with a punch that stings. His focus and dedication on improving his karate skills is promising. Toby enjoys challenging himself with harder more complex skills and has improved in strength and precision. Toby understands when to be gentle and when to strike hard. He is one of the youngest students to have achieved the rank of Leopard.

Toby also excels in his schoolwork with excellent grades, enjoys drawing, soccer, and skiing. His joyful personality and kind heart are noticed by all.

His Sensei and instructors look forward to his continued success in all areas of his life.

Congratulations, You Are Student of the Month!

Sifu-Sempai Marianne, March 2011 Student of the Month

Earning two titles Sifu-Sempai Marianne is exactly want her name conveys: a leader, a teacher, and above all a friend. The deep devotion and loyalty to her training, school, teacher, and Grandmaster is inspirational. Relatively young in the martial arts, Sifu Marianne, has the soul of a very old practitioner, wise beyond her years. Always humble in her approach she is there for anyone needing assistance. Sifu is a magnificent martial artist eager to share her knowledge and equally eager to improve upon her own skills. To Sifu I say ….Dragon….Dragon….Dragon!

We are blessed to have Sifu Marianne among our WTK family. You are a Gift to Humanity. Thank you, Sifu Marianne. You are deeply loved!

Congratulations to Marianne, Student of the Month!

Pete Currier, February 2011 Student of the Month

Pete has been a student at White Tiger Karate for almost two years and in that time he has been a tremendous role model for everyone. He processes a multitude of positive attributes including an upbeat personality, caring heart, loyal disposition, and deep love of family and friends. Pete understands the meaning of perseverance, integrity and honor. He is a man of courage and deep commitment in all aspects of his life. Congratulations Pete, you are Student of the Month!