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World Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Linden, Michigan
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 810-458-6363
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are kind with little kids, the class sizes aren't to big, and they are very affordable.”
“Been coming here for the little dragons class for a while.”
“They both have gained confidence and amazing self defense skills.”
Other martial arts here
“grandmaster Weatherly is the most knowledgeable and skilled Hapkido master in The United States”
“This is a very good place to learn taekwondo, judo, Hopkido, and even tie chi.”
“They both have gained confidence and amazing self defense skills.”
What students say
“Master Weatherly is a great instructor and very engaging with any age from 3-4 year olds to teenagers to adults.”
“Great program, my kids love it here.”
“Master Weatherly has a lifetime of experience and has a fun confident and engaging teaching style.”
“They both have gained confidence and amazing self defense skills.”
From the reviews
I have been studying under Master Weatherly at World of Martial Arts for almost 6 years now. I also help with the Juniors and Little Dragons classes. I take Taekwondo, Judo, and Hapkido. Master Weatherly is a great instructor and very engaging with any age from 3-4 year olds to teenagers to adults.
Master Weatherly is the best. We tried several places in Fenton and Grand Blanc for Tae Kwon Do for my toddler but this is the only place we noticed he liked and that he actually gain confidence, concentration and fun! Been coming here for the little dragons class for a while.
Our two kids have studied Taekwondo for the past year and a half under Master Weatherly. He has a way of teaching that is engaging and encouraging. Even though our daughter is now in school sports, she always wants to find a way to ensure she can go at least one day a week during sports seasons.
grandmaster Weatherly is the most knowledgeable and skilled Hapkido master in The United States
New to taekwondo? Start at World Martial Arts Academy
World Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at World Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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