The White Oak Martial Arts School

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The Main Martial Arts Training Floor

Thank you for your interest in the White Oak Martial Arts Center. We are accredited through WACIMA and are the official WACIMA USA East Coast Training Hall. With our Lessons in Mindfulness and Leadership Thought in Action programs we aim for complete discipline over the mind and body, so that we become masters over our actions, rather than prisoners of our reactions.

At our school you will learn the deeper aspects of the Martial Arts. As a new student, you will be introduced to techniques of introspection, contemplation and learning to discipline the mind and body. You will gain greater control, helping you to become calmer and more peaceful. With increased concentration you will find greater focus and productivity.

We do not practice Martial Arts for sport. We work very hard to bring to our students the highest level of real martial arts. Helping you develop the skills to learn the high level principles of and real life application of the Martial Arts. This means self defense application, but it also – and more importantly – philosophical application.

Martial Arts is more than just a self-defense or exercise — it is a positive change to how you live your life.
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Building Black Belt Leaders

To be honest, I have never seen a six-foot trophy make somebody a better person – but I have seen an education in personal development and a positive mental attitude drive people to tremendous heights.

We offer beginning classes for children ages 4 and up as well as for adults. Lessons in Mindfulness are for our adult students, while Thought in Action is for our younger ones. Both are one of a kind programs that teach our students not only the philosophies and values of the Martial Arts at an age appropriate level, but also gives them a way to apply these lessons to real life.

The strength of our program is that it connects the practice of Martial Arts with your day-to-day-life. You are given the platform to actually apply what we discuss in class. This will help you see how Martial Arts is more than just a self-defense or exercise- it is a positive change to how you live your life.

The White Oak Martial Arts Center offers a state of the art facility located in Asheville, North Carolina featuring:

  • Zebra Safety Mats on the Classroom floor.
  • A Comfortable parent and spectator viewing area.
  • With over 120 years of martial arts experience between the three of us, all of our Professional Black Belt Instructors are are WACIMA-USA certified, highly educated, and have experience teaching in public or private schools.

What we offer is a one of a kind experience in personal growth and education with our Martial Arts Programs. Whether you are a 4-year-old or a 40-year-old adult student we can help you to achieve more than you might currently think possible.

Please schedule a tour of our school to see if we are a good choice for you!

Thank you, I look forward to meeting you and getting you started on the road to personal achievement!

Sincerely,

Master Derek Croley
Founder, President
The White Oak Martial Arts Center

Master Croley and his staff  have been the best instructors and mentors I have ever had. Their honesty, genuineness, and kindness have pushed me to new levels I never thought possible. They’ve been true teachers and true motivators, inspiring me to always do my best and learn all that I can in the world.

Jordan Harris, Black Belt Leadership Graduate