Master Barbara Dickens, 7^th Dan Black Belt, began her martial arts training in the early 1970’s in Singapore.  She later trained under world renowned Grand Master Pyung Soo Kim. 

Master Dickens founded White Horse Academy of Martial Arts on November 1, 1992. Her system, called Universal Way, encompasses Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Hapkido. With over 35 years of martial arts training, 30 years teaching, Master Dickens has become one of the highest ranked Black Belt women in the United States.

In addition to her school, Master Dickens and her instructors teach martial arts in the Houston School District and in several private schools.o

Email: dickensb@whama.com

Stan Campbell, 5^th Dan Black Belt, began his martial arts training in 1985 under Grand Master Pyung Soo Kim.  He started martial arts because his son was taking classes, and rather than sit and watch, he decided to join too.  He joined Master Dickens in creating White Horse Academy of Martial Arts in November, 1992.

In 1992, Stan Campbell achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.  He continued his training and achieved the rank of 5^th Dan Black Belt in 2006.

Stan Campbell is currently training for his next rank and teaches at White Horse on Friday nights.

Email: campbells@whama.com

In 1996, Mollie Coym achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.  She continued her training and achieved the rank of 4^th Dan Black Belt in 2006.

Mollie Coym is currently training for her next rank, teaches martial arts at an elementary school, and at White Horse on Monday, Thursday, and Friday nights.

Email: coymm@whama.com

Sophia Conti, 3^rd Dan Black Belt, began her martial arts training in 1995 at White Horse Academy of Martial Arts, at the age of four.  She started martial arts because she thought it would be cool. 

In 2001, Sophia Conti achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.  She continued her training and achieved the rank of 3^rd Dan Black Belt in June 2007.

Sophia Conti is currently continuing her training toward her next rank.

Joe Coym,  2^nd Dan Black Belt, began his martial arts training in 1999 at White Horse Academy of Martial Arts at the age of 19.  He started martial arts training because it was always something he had wanted to learn, but never had the opportunity due to his parents’ fear that martial arts is dangerous.

In 2004, Joe Coym achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.  He continued his training and achieved the rank of  2^nd Dan Black Belt in 2006.

Joe Coym is currently continuing his training toward his next rank and teaches at White Horse on Thursday nights.

Email: coymj@whama.com

Curtis Dickens, 1^st Dan Black Belt, began his martial arts training in 1975.  Unfortunately within a couple of years, he lost interest in it and didn't train for the next 15 years.  He decided to pursue martial arts once again after watching his wife progress through the ranks and create her own school.

In 1999, Curtis Dickens achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt. 

Curtis Dickens currently teaches martial arts at several elementary schools and teaches at White Horse on Wednesday nights.

Email: dickensc@whama.com

Sheila Kraatz, 1^st Dan Black Belt, began her martial arts training in 1999 at White Horse Academy of Martial Arts at the age of 44. She started martial arts training for the exercise and friendships. She had also heard about people breaking boards and bricks, and wanted to see how this was done.  The first day she joined Sheila said, “She was hooked on martial arts”.  Her goal was to obtain her Black Belt by the age of 50. 

In 2005, Sheila Kraatz achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt, at the age of 50 by breaking a brick.   

Sheila Kraatz is currently continuing her training toward her next rank and teaches at White Horse on Tuesday nights. 

 Email: kraatzs@whama.com

Eric Bounds, 1^st Dan Black Belt, began his martial arts training in 1994 at White Horse Academy of Martial Arts at the age of 3. 

In June 2007, Eric Bounds achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.

In June 2007, Tom Hazel achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.

In June 2007, Mariel Flores achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.

In June 2007, Laura Beyers achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.

In June 2007, Connor Beyers achieved the rank of 1^st Dan Black Belt.