If you are looking for an well established martial arts school where you can learn martial arts, get in better shape and improve your self-confidence, you've found the right place. We are the oldest Taekwondo school in the United States and have been helping the men, women and children of the Minneapolis, Minnesota area improve themselves since 1965.
We teach 'traditional martial arts which means we teach Taekwondo, Hapkido and Shaolin Kung Fu the same, proven way that they have always been taught. If this is what you are looking for, please stop by and sign up for our Introductory Offer and join our community of martial artists. Nothing is more important when you are looking for martial arts instruction that watching an actual class.
We teach 'traditional martial arts which means we teach Taekwondo, Hapkido and Shaolin Kung Fu the same, proven way that they have always been taught. If this is what you are looking for, please stop by and sign up for our Introductory Offer and join our community of martial artists. Nothing is more important when you are looking for martial arts instruction that watching an actual class.
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The Center was originally founded as the 'Karate Center' by Grandmaster Jay Hyon, one of the original pioneers to bring Taekwondo to the US. Since our humble beginning in 1965, the World Martial Arts Center has promoted hundreds of men and women to the rank of Black Belt, and has been the source of more Instructors and Martial Arts schools in the Midwest than any other school.
Students and enthusiasts of martial arts have many reasons to be interested in our different martial arts. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. While still others are concerned about their safety and self-defense.
Classes are ongoing; new students simply begin attending the classes. For the first few classes you will receive personalized instruction, generally from one of the advanced students or an instructor. Previous martial arts experience is not required to begin practice, and at all levels, you will find all of our classes to be social and cooperative.
Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Taekwondo, Hapkido, Kung Fu and Kumdo and have attained a high level of expertise and training to qualify them as teachers and also mentors. Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in the traditional martial arts they teach and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students.
Our school is on South Lyndale Avenue just North of Lake Street in Uptown, Minneapolis and right next to the Midtown Greenway. It is a state-of-the-art martial arts fitness center, and is without a doubt the premier martial arts facility in Minnesota. The building is 6400 square feet, with an additional 1500 square feet of secure, outdoor training area behind the school.
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Harper L.
Dec 01, 2021
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It's new now for the gng Over all it's pretty fun. But we went there the other day and I I'm 100% they don't clean the place. Then the next day I got covid but only the one in the fam so just me. Idk I
Put on hand sanitizer after and before. I feel like they don't clean and baby's after out there hands in there mouth! But the most gun is the golf course so fun in there !!!!!! Also there prices are also pretty pricey and it's kind of annoying because gas station prices are lower then this
Put on hand sanitizer after and before. I feel like they don't clean and baby's after out there hands in there mouth! But the most gun is the golf course so fun in there !!!!!! Also there prices are also pretty pricey and it's kind of annoying because gas station prices are lower then this
Jason Bain
May 19, 2021
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I recently attended a trial for World Martial Arts Song Moo Kwan Hapkido Program. I have been a Hapkido student for several years and was very impressed with this program. First off I must say this is the most beautiful well thought out Martial Arts facility that I have ever been to.
The school has a rich history and the Instructor Master Pat Carey is excellent and knowledgeable in both Hapkido and Taekwondo. The entire organization is very courteous and welcoming both students and Instructors. It can be difficult to find a Dojang teaching true and pure Hapkido that is not hybridized with Taekwondo
The school has a rich history and the Instructor Master Pat Carey is excellent and knowledgeable in both Hapkido and Taekwondo. The entire organization is very courteous and welcoming both students and Instructors. It can be difficult to find a Dojang teaching true and pure Hapkido that is not hybridized with Taekwondo
Thomas McDermott
Nov 18, 2020
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I arrived at the The World Martial Arts Center with high expectations and yet somehow it has managed to exceed all of them.
Here you will get World-Class instruction from individuals with decades of experience in martial arts. It is without a doubt the premier martial arts facility in the state of Minnesota. The World Martial Arts Center also has incredible history. Its Grandmaster Hee Sang Ro is an 9th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and is the son of the founder of Taekwondo, Byung Jick Ro.
Whatever reason you have for being interested in martial arts, whether it be self-defense, physical fitness
Here you will get World-Class instruction from individuals with decades of experience in martial arts. It is without a doubt the premier martial arts facility in the state of Minnesota. The World Martial Arts Center also has incredible history. Its Grandmaster Hee Sang Ro is an 9th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and is the son of the founder of Taekwondo, Byung Jick Ro.
Whatever reason you have for being interested in martial arts, whether it be self-defense, physical fitness
Flow Amv Luis Angel
Aug 18, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
I started about 3 months ago and it has helped me a lot. I do Taekwondo and after almost 2 months of training my legs got bigger. I was surprised that almost all my jeans didn’t fit me 😂. The school is great, classes really do work you and instructors are understanding.
I started about 3 months ago and it has helped me a lot. I do Taekwondo and after almost 2 months of training my legs got bigger. I was surprised that almost all my jeans didn’t fit me 😂. The school is great, classes really do work you and instructors are understanding.
GloriousSun
Oct 29, 2019
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Jun 16, 2019
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Becky P.
Aug 05, 2017
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Rick Martinek
Jul 28, 2017
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I took class there 1976 to 1983 and have enjoyed many of the finest instructors over those years. I'm glad to be returning next week after my Chaska branch closed down. Grandmaster Hee Sang Ro is the best in the business. Coming from Korea in 1976, Grandmaster Hee Ro took over the operation of the school and changed the name from Karate Center to World Martial Arts Center. In 2005, Mr. Patrick Carey and Steve Wankewycz joined Grandmaster Ro in the operation of the World Martial Arts Center. If you are looking for one of the best - visit this school.
Christina Super
Sep 28, 2015
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I enjoyed every minute at this center, and hope to go back someday (when finances are easier...) individual attention, fantastic instructors. I have an existing back and hip issue, and they modified exercises for me! They even called when I missed 2 classes due to my hip bothering me, sounding concerned for me. I truly hope to go back and continue my training!
Aleks Till
Jun 23, 2013
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I have been attending World Martial Arts Center since 1999. The school has the utmost concern for the well-being of students, and has a holistic and energetic approach to teaching martial arts. Its motto is: With enthusiasm and perseverance, nothing is impossible.
Grandmaster Ro, who founded the school, still teaches there. It is extremely rare and is a privilege to have such an experienced martial arts instructor. This is someone who did not decide to teach taekwondo, but rather was raised to become this. His father founded one of the original taekwondo schools in Korea, and he has been training
Grandmaster Ro, who founded the school, still teaches there. It is extremely rare and is a privilege to have such an experienced martial arts instructor. This is someone who did not decide to teach taekwondo, but rather was raised to become this. His father founded one of the original taekwondo schools in Korea, and he has been training
Anthony Starfield
Sep 27, 2010
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I took an 8 weeks class in Kung Fu. During the 7th class, we were doing rapid kicks with a padded column, one type of kick after another. I was getting disoriented and I misjudged the distance on a backward kick. I snapped something and sprained my left ankle!
That was bad enough, but Steve and the 2 Korean guys totally ignored me! I had to tell the 2 Korean guys to look for an ice pack. They only had a many years old, entirely inadequate first aid kit. At a martial arts school, of all things! You are supposed to anticipate a few accidents.
One of the Korean guys did buy an ice pack from a local
That was bad enough, but Steve and the 2 Korean guys totally ignored me! I had to tell the 2 Korean guys to look for an ice pack. They only had a many years old, entirely inadequate first aid kit. At a martial arts school, of all things! You are supposed to anticipate a few accidents.
One of the Korean guys did buy an ice pack from a local
