Our story

Ito’s White Tiger Dojo has been offering classes in the martial arts in Marin since 1979. Mr. Ito's studies began in 1968 in Castro Valley. White Tiger Dojo is a family owned martial arts studio focused on the discipline of the mind, body and spirit. Ito's White Tiger offers classes in Kempo Karate, and Tai Chi Chuan. Special introductory and family rates are available. We provide instruction for men. women and children of all ages and levels of experience. We are open 6 days a week with flexible hours. White Tiger curriculum is based on commitment, responsibility and accountability. For the children, this helps develop confidence, respect and self-esteem. The appropriate mix of martial arts exercises for self-defense enables the children to develop these attributes to succeed in life as adults. Adult classes are a unique blend of physical workout and mental challenge. Students develop relaxation, coordination, and powerful, effective self-defense skills. Hard physical workouts are tempered by the subtle, refined techniques of the cultural arts. The senses are honed in a way not possible by mere sports - martial arts are mental tactics, which will help in all aspects of life. Confident, disciplined, happier people are always more successful than those lacking these qualities. Authentic, traditional martial arts are fertile grounds for this type of development.