White Tiger Dojo / Hamm's Martial Arts Academy

White Tiger Dojo / Hamm's Martial Arts Academy Grandmaster Craig Hamm is an internationally recognized martial arts expert with 47+ years of experience. Kitchin Academy of Self Defense)

Since 1994, he has operated schools teaching martial arts, MMA, and military/law enforcement Combatives. The World Budoshin White Tiger Federation
A Christian Martial Arts Organization – Est. 2003

The World Budoshin White Tiger Federation is, above all, a Christ-centered martial arts organization, dedicated to building warriors in both spirit and skill. Rooted in faith and discipline, the Federation is the global home of the Budoshin White Tiger-Ryu System, a comprehensive martial arts style that blends tradition, effectiveness, and modern combative application. Our System: Budoshin White Tiger-Ryu
Budoshin White Tiger-Ryu is a dynamic, well-rounded martial arts system that draws upon a powerful blend of disciplines, including:

Hapkido (Traditional & Tactical)
Shotokan Karate
American Kenpo
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Judo
Jujitsu / Submission Grappling
Pasaryu Taekwondo
Weapons Training

This integrated system is designed to develop a complete martial artist—effective in self-defense, strong in character, and grounded in Christian values. Founded by Soke Craig Hamm
Over 47 Years of Martial Arts Experience

Soke Craig Hamm established the Federation in 2003, bringing together nearly five decades of martial arts training and instruction. His credentials span multiple respected systems and organizations:

🥋 8th Dan Hapkido – under GM Rick Jessee & GM Floyd Yoder (Chun Moo Hapkido Tactical USA)

🥋 7th Dan Namido Jujitsu – under Soke Michael Frazier (Namido Jujitsu Yudanshaki)

🥋 7th Dan American Kenpo – under Elder GM Steve Spry (International Kenpo Karate Institute)

🥋 6th Dan Shotokan/Budoshin-Kai Karate – under Hanshi Tony Chester (United Budoshin-Kai Culture)

🥋 4th Dan Pasaryu Taekwondo – under GM Kang Rhee (Pasaryu Martial Arts Association)

🥋 Level 9 Master Instructor – in Western Malay Fighting System under GM Larry Ingle (Bushido Martial Arts)

🥋 2nd Dan Kodokan Judo – under the late O’Sensei Philip Porter (United States Martial Arts Association)

🥋 Level Two Black Belt in Jeet Kune Do Street Defense – under Sifu Robert Kitchin (Robert L.

09/18/2026

The hardest belt in martial arts is not black.

Everyone thinks black belt is the hardest because it takes years of pain, sweat and sacrifice to earn. But the truth is, the hardest belt is the white belt that keeps coming back.

Getting a new color is exciting, but keeping the white belt mentality is what breaks most people. It's the courage to start when you know nothing, to fail in front of everyone, to feel clumsy and still show up the next day. Many students quit when it gets boring, hard, or when they get their first belt and feel satisfied.

The white belt that keeps coming back means humility, consistency, and love for the art even without rewards. It means you never think you have arrived, you always stay a student. That mindset is what ultimately makes a black belt possible, and it is far harder than any technique.
Treasure land 👊 🥋

Guys and Girls made this weeks paper!  So Proud of all my students and instructors here at the school!  This would not b...
09/10/2026

Guys and Girls made this weeks paper! So Proud of all my students and instructors here at the school! This would not be possible with each and everyone of you! Thanks to Drew Wheeler and everyone at the McNairy County News for a great article!

09/09/2026
09/05/2026

Come on out and enjoy the event today!!!

09/04/2026
Come out and enjoy food and support what is here in the city and County for the youth!
09/03/2026

Come out and enjoy food and support what is here in the city and County for the youth!

Tag someone you know who LOVES food 🥘
See you Saturday!

Keep a watch for some more classes and events to be added this moth and the coming months!
09/01/2026

Keep a watch for some more classes and events to be added this moth and the coming months!

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145 W. Court Avenue
Selmer, TN
38375

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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