About Our School
Thank you for your interest in Croley's Martial Arts Center, The White Oak School. With our Lessons in Mindfulness and 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 do not do tournaments - rather we work on developing our students as individuals. We work to develop the skills to learn the art and real life application of the Martial Arts. This means self defense application, but it also - and more importantly - philosophical application.
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.
Croley's Martial Arts Center, The White Oak School 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.
- Men and Women's separate changing rooms.
- All of our full time Professional Black Belt Instructors are college 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.
Don't forget to check out our special offer to help you get started today!
Thank you, I look forward to meeting you and getting you started on the road to personal achievement!
Sincerely,
Master Derek Croley
Founder, President
Croley's Martial Arts Center, Inc.
The White Oak School
Master Croley and Shifu Petrush 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 Graduate