-Master Neale White - Owner and Head Instructor
Master White began his Martial Arts training in 1970 while living in the Panama Canal Zone. He trained with Prospero Ellis, 4th Dan, a student of Master Chun Sik Kim. Upon graduation from Oklahoma State, Master White moved to Connecticut in 1978. There he continued his training with Master Chae Bok Rhee and earned his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1980. Master White has earned many championships in the 1980's and 1990's in local and national tournaments and the respect of his peers. Master White was WTF certified and promoted to 5th dan on March 5, 2004. He was promoted by WTF Master Edward Mezereski, 6th dan of EastCoast Tae Kwon Do, in Bridgeport, formerly Chae Rhee Tae Kwon Do.

Neale and Erika White met in 1982 while training with Grandmaster Chae Rhee. Through their passion for Tae Kwon Do and a commitment to a healthier lifestyle, they continued training and opened the American Institute of Tae Kwon Do in 1991. By now, married with children and realizing the many benefits of Tae Kwon Do, one by one, their children began their training. By 2003 all 4 four of their children had earned various levels of black belt. Tae Kwon Do had not only given the White family a sense of personal accomplishment but also has maintained a strong family bond between them. We continue and have always promoted family unity and have encouraged parents to train along side their children.

Throughout the years we've also trained children with ADD and we're proud to say many of these children went on to earning their black belts. Because Tae Kwon Do gives children the ability to focus and concentrate, each student benefits by improving their memory and study habits. Teaching self control when executing kicks and punches also teaches about controlling tempers.

One important life skill that our children and students have learned is about goal setting. In Tae Kwon Do, the goal is black belt. Through a systematic process, we teach kids to work hard for their goal and never give up.

The White's continue their Tae Kwon Do training at the Grayson location since 2007. Eldest daughter Brittany, 3rd dan Black Belt, is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a degree in Nursing, Katie, 3rd dan Black Belt, is in her 3rd year at Georgia Tech studying Industrial Engineering, Christina, 3rd dan Black Belt is a Sophmore at Kennesaw State University studying Anthropology, and Johnny, 2nd dan Black Belt is a Junior at Grayson High School.

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