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Master Selina Palmer began her martial arts training when she was five under the watchful direction of International Master, Ricky Jackson. You can count on one hand the number of people who can recognize every student who has ever set foot inside Little Tigers College of Martial Arts, Master Palmer is one of them. In addition to her familiarity with the program, she is one of the select few to earn a nickname from her mentor (Master Jackson). He called her,"The White Tiger".
Master Palmer is a three time recipient of the Little Tiger's Student of the Year Award (1998, 2000, & 2001). She possesses a lifetime membership in the World Tang Soo Do Association and is a current member of the Universal Tang Soo Do Alliance. She recieved her Master's Certification (4th degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do) in February, 2011.
Master Palmer is a founding member of the Little Tiger's Demo Team, moving up the ladder from assistant, to co-captain, to captain, to her current position as team leader. Just like her mentor, she has created several forms over the years that are now part of the Tang Soo Do curriculum.
Just like her achievements in martial arts, Master Palmer's academic achievements have been outstanding. She was her middle school's Salutatorian and received the "All American Scholar" designation all four years in high school at Arrowhead Christian Academy. While attending ACA, she was chosen to represent the school at a Leadership Camp sponsored by the Redlands Rotary Club. Master Palmer also earned recognition as a member of the National Honor Society and was honored as an "Outstanding Student" in both History and English. She was awarded ACA's prestigious Principal Award in 2008 and again in 2010 and graduated from ACA with the "High Honors" distinction.
Master Palmer was 2010's winner of the Master Ricky Jackson Memorial Scholarship and is currently attending the California State University of San Bernardino where she is a second year student in the School of Business and Public Administration. She has made the "Dean's List" all three quarters and serves as the Vice President for one of the community service organizations on campus.
Master Palmer's hobbies include fishing, spending time with friends and family and doing art. She has a passion for oils, pastels, and freehand drawing. She is an accomplished artist, having won the ACSI Art Show's "Best of Show Award" for her pastel rendering of a Siberian Tiger.
However, Master Palmer's first love is teaching and watching students grow in their love for martial arts and in their respect for themselves and others. She takes immense pleasure watching students become a positive influence on others.
When asked about her goals as Sah Bum Nim, her main goal is to continue the legacy started under Master Jackson.
Even though she is an only child, Master Palmer has had many brothers and sisters over the years. "Once that black belt is tied around their waist, they become lifelong brothers and sisters in our Tang Soo Do family".
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