World Martial Arts
About
World Martial Arts offers comprehensive martial arts training in Virginia Beach with a focus on MMA and karate disciplines, though reviews frequently mention Taekwondo instruction as well. The gym provides flexible class schedules that accommodate busy families and individuals, along with structured summer camps, before-school, and after-school programs for children. These programs combine daily martial arts training with diverse activities like library visits and pool days, offering strong value for the time and variety provided. The facility welcomes all ages, making it possible for entire families to train together in a single, supportive environment.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's family-friendly environment where parents and children can train together in a welcoming community. They highlight specific instructors like Master Sang and Ms. Rose for their engaging teaching styles and genuine care for student development. Reviewers note significant improvements in children's confidence, focus, discipline, and respect, with these benefits extending beyond the gym. The structured camps and flexible class schedules receive particular appreciation for their organization and value, with many families participating for multiple years across multiple siblings.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Zarna Patel
4 months ago
Finding the right martial arts school for the whole family can be tough, but World Martial Arts is truly fantastic. The instructors are incredibly patient and encouraging, especially with my daughters, who have noticeably blossomed in confidence and focus since starting. I love that we can train together, learning not just physical skills, but also vital lessons in respect and discipline in such a welcoming environment. It’s more than just a great workout; it’s a supportive, empowering community for all ages. Highly recommend it for any family looking to start their martial arts journey!
Amy Harris
4 months ago
World Martial Arts has been an incredible experience for my boys so far. The staff is always professional, organized, and truly care about each student’s growth. Master Sang is especially wonderful — she’s so engaging and has such a great way of connecting with the kids. My 7-year-old and 4-year-old both love coming to class and look forward to it every week. Not only are they learning Taekwondo skills, but they’re also gaining focus, self-discipline, and respect — values that carry over into everyday life. The summer camps are also top-notch! They’re very well structured and offer such a great mix of activities — from daily training to library visits and pool days. For the amount of time, organization, and variety provided, the price is honestly impressive. We couldn’t be happier with our experience here and highly recommend World Martial Arts to any family looking for a positive, professional, and fun environment for their kids, or the entire family!
Jennifer Haddox-Schatz
4 months ago
I don't know where to begin to share how amazing World Martial Arts is! Our daughter (now 3rd grade) has been attending aftercare and camp there since she was in kindergarten. We have been consistently impressed with her experience there, with all of our expectations met and exceeded. Our little girl's confidence in herself, particularly when it comes to physical activity, has grown tremendously over the last few years, and we believe WMA has played an integral role in that growth. The instructors and staff genuinely care for the kids, treating them like family while also setting high expectations in terms of good behavior and exhibiting strong moral character. We love everyone there, and want to give particular credit to Ms. Rose for expertly managing so many kids in the aftercare/camp classroom and to Master Sang Mee, who is an excellent teacher and splendid role model for our daughter (and all the other kids as well).
Jen Leatherbury
4 months ago
Our family has been a part of the World Martial Arts family since July 2024. We have truly enjoyed learning taekwondo and getting in shape together. They offer flexible class schedules that make it easy to find time to go with an otherwise busy schedule. The camps they have for kids are a fun option during breaks from school and the adult classes are a great option if you're joining without kids. I recommend martial arts to anyone and look forward to earning my black belt in the next couple years!
Kyrie Sawyer
4 months ago
Such a great place - we love WMA!! They have an awesome camp/before & after program for the kids and it offers great structure for them! One of the kiddos has been there for almost 5 years now and she has made so many wonderful friends and had so many great experiences! Now her younger two siblings are joining her there as well and it’s overall been a great place to have the kids which isn’t easy to come by in the day and age!
Contact
2115 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed