The Team
Meet your instructors
Master White
Owner & Instructor
Master Michael White began Taekwondo training in 1984, earning his first black belt at the age of 9. He became a Taekwondo Master at the age of 18. After a 20-year career in the US Marine Corps as well as the private industry, the call of the mat could no longer be ignored. Master White Taekwondo opened in July 2017. Master White is currently a 6th dan black belt, and a native of Woodruff, SC. He is passionate about pouring into his students, helping them to succeed on and off the mat.
Jackson McCraw
Instructor
Jackson McCraw is a 2nd dan black belt. He began training in 2016 at the age of 10. In 2019, he won his first gold medal in sparring, began teaching classes, and became Master White Taekwondo’s first black belt. Currently, Jackson co-teaches most classes, while continuing to train and compete.
Colby Smith
Instructor
Colby Smith is16 years old and has been taking Taekwondo with Master White for 3 years. He is currently a 1st degree black belt and competes on the competition team. His specialties in competing are forms and sparring. He won a gold medal in Las Vegas in 2022 at a global competition. He is passionate about Taekwondo and helping children reach their full potential.