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In every individual there is talent; something special, unique, even magical. At the WMAC, it is the Master’s mission to guide you in discovering your hidden powers, your special and unique talents and assist you in turning your talents into powerful skills that will make your life more rewarding and fulfilling for you and those you love.

We will guide you to get the results you want.

1.Develop better focus and memory

2.Improve mental alertness

3.Develop more confidence and courage

4.Tone and strengthen your body

5.Increase your flexibility and balance

6.Lose body fat and stabilize weight

7.Increase endurance and stamina

8.Strengthen your immune system

9.Improve your self-image

10.Improve your self-motivation

11.Reach your goals

12.Feel better 

Start your day with determination and end it with fulfillment.  

An Incredibly Awesome Martial Arts School

The World Martial Arts Center in Brooklyn, New York teaches a very rare and extremely effective Korean system of self-defense skills combined with meditation and powerful ancient master's teachings for physical, mental, and spiritual health in addition to the guidance of how to live a long, successful and fulfilling life. With a beautiful 10,000 square foot facility that's open seven days a week and the most caring and professional world-class instructors, where learning is serious yet fun, challenging yet extraordinarily rewarding and fulfilling. Where the value you receive is far greater than the tuition you pay, and you also learn much more than you could at any other school in a fraction of the time of training in any other martial arts school. The Grandmaster is incredibly gifted and talented at taking beginners of all ages from 3 to 93 years of age and turning them into amazing martial artists. He is a Grandmaster that truly honors, respects, and loves his students. A school where everyone is considered important and a valued member. A school where the classes end with a thank you and we love you to all the students. A school like no other.

The World Martial Arts Center has ten female instructors, eight male instructors, three female Masters, two male Masters, and an amazingly gifted, wise, courageous, and honorable Grandmaster. The instructors come from varied backgrounds. They are law enforcement agents, bodyguards, acupuncturists, pediatricians, ex-high school principals, artists, photographers, therapists, nurse practitioners, musicians, and architects. They are multi-national; African American, German, French, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Colombian, Haitian, Ukrainian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Two-thirds of the instructors are parents or grandparents of many of the students. The average instructor has 10-20 years of experience, Masters have between 20-30 years of experience and the Grandmaster has over 45 years of experience. The school is sanctioned by the World Professional Hapkido Federation and the Korean Hapkido Federation. In addition to Hapkido, many of the instructors and masters also hold blackbelt rankings in Jujitsu. The Grandmaster holds an 8th Dan Blackbelt in Hapkido, Jujitsu, and Tae Kwon Do, and is a master-level meditation and Tai Chi teacher.

The World Martial Arts Center has received over seven proclamations from the city of New York and is a six-time winner of the AMS National Top Ten School Awards. It's also one of the world's most beautiful martial arts schools. It runs the most amazing children's program, emphasizing self-esteem, self-image, self-confidence, self-awareness, attention span development, belief in oneself, and respect for teachers and parents. Their seasonal and day camps include activities like learning and playing chess, learning about money, playing educational games like Cash Flow by Robert Kiyosaki and Brain Yoga, and foam sword fighting. Children usually don't want to leave at the end of the day. It is a transformative experience for most and leaves an amazingly positive imprint that stays with them through their future years. Some of the children from decades ago are now bringing their children to the World Martial Arts Center programs. The adult program is also very popular and consists of private lessons and group classes. The private lessons are perfect for those who are looking for a more personalized, one-on-one experience and those who can’t make it to the regular class schedule. They also offer a variety of meditation classes, Tai Chi classes, and various mind-body classes.

The World Martial Arts Center has become a second home for many of its students, with a long-standing tradition of respect, honor, and friendship. The powerful teachings of the grandmaster create a strong bond between the students and instructors that are rarely seen in any other school. The heartfelt, sincere, and compassionate way the teachers teach creates an environment of trust and camaraderie. The World Martial Arts Center is where anyone can learn about martial arts, self-defense, self-image and self-esteem, meditation, Tai Chi, and much more. It is a place where you can learn how to live a long, successful, and fulfilling life. It is a place to create unforgettable memories and lasting friendships. It is a place to find your inner strength, courage, and power and use it to unlock your full potential. It is a place to become the best version of yourself. The World Martial Arts Center is a truly unique and amazing school that offers an extraordinary experience and a lifetime of learning. It’s truly a place where dreams come true.

We offer a complete martial arts curriculum of holistic training for the body, mind and spirit. In addition to strength, cardio, flexibility and agility training, our students receive internal energetic training, healthy eating guidance, and mental and spiritual training, including meditation and martial arts philosophy of life. We welcome men, women and children of all ages, shapes, sizes, backgrounds and genders, and are committed to providing a safe, supportive, friendly, yet challenging environment for every individual who takes the powerful and courageous step to learn authentic martial arts and train at the World Martial Arts Center Happykicks.

This is for you if:

You’ve always wanted to learn martial arts but never had the time. (We are open 7 days a week).

You secretely had a desire to be stronger and discover your inner power. (Our specialty is empowerment.)

You’ve ever felt unsafe traveling or commuting in our city. (We teach a variety of personal security skills.)

You ever felt that deep down inside of you there was something greater waiting to be unleashed. (You are right.)

You’ve been searching for a way to stay fit and strong even throughout your later years. (Happykicks is the way.)

You have gotten bored out of your mind with the gym or jogging. (The essence of Happykicks training is variety.)

You’re not sure which martial art is for you. (Happykicks is the most versatile training there is.)

You’ve gotten a little older and been concerned about getting injured. (WMAC has the top instructors, ages 25 to 75.)

You would love a proven method of making personal progress with measurable results. (We have 45 years of proven success.)

You are ready for a change. (Change is the essence of the universe, and the possibility of extraordinary results.)

This is NOT for you if:

You are not interested in improving yourself or life in any way. (This is a journey of personal progress and evolution.)

You are not willing to put in a little effort to achieve huge rewards. (Our team is dedicated to supporting you 300%.)

Your personal hygiene is questionable. (We maintain a clean and safe environment, and have good standards for cleanliness.)

You have low self-esteem with a poor self-image, and no interest in improving in these areas. (Empowerment begins here.)

You have little self-respect or respect for others. (This is an essential requirement of training in authentic martial arts.)

You really don’t have an interest in anything we offer but just don’t have anything better to do. (This is definitely not for you.)

We suggest scheduling a one-on-one counseling session with the Grandmaster to get some clarity and guidance to finding what’s keeping you from discovering some real passion for life, and what may be possible for your future. Or, you may surf the web in search of new interests to give your life more meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.

Serving the following neighborhoods:

Lefferts Gardens

East Flatbush Windsor Terrace Crown Heights Flatbush Prospect Park South

Prospect Heights Midwood Manhattan Beach Park Slope Sheepshead Bay

Brighton Beach Chinatown Midtown Union Square Soho