Master John Katayama
Biography
- 6th degree black belt in Taekwondo (Kukkiwon)
- Self-defense expert
- General manager of WMAC Anaheim
About us
A dojang built around families
More Than Martial Arts. A Foundation for Life.
Since 1996, World Martial Arts Center has been helping students grow stronger in both martial arts and life.
Under the leadership of Grandmaster Jae Kwon Kim, we teach more than kicks, punches, and self-defense. Our students develop confidence, discipline, respect, leadership, and a strong Black Belt mindset.
From Little Warriors to advanced Black Belts, our goal is simple: to develop great martial artists, strong leaders, and great people.
Come watch a classRespect
It starts at the door and follows students home, to school and to work.
Discipline
Consistent effort, week after week — the habit that outlasts any belt.
Confidence
Earned through real progress, not empty praise.
Community
Families train together and grow together.
Our instructors
Meet Grandmaster Jae Kwon Kim
Grandmaster Jae Kwon Kim is the founder of World Martial Arts Center and has been teaching martial arts since 1996.
His passion is helping students develop confidence, discipline, respect, and leadership through martial arts.
He believes becoming a Black Belt is more than earning a rank—it is about becoming stronger in martial arts and in life.
“Building Black Belts. Developing Leaders. Changing Lives.”
Master JinYong Shin
Biography
- 6th degree black belt in Taekwondo (Kukkiwon)
- Former Republic of Korea Army Martial Arts Instructor
- Former Chung Cheong University demonstration team member
Master Roman Altamirano
Biography
- 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo (Kukkiwon)
- Self-defense expert
- Instructor at WMAC Anaheim
For over 30 years, World Martial Arts Center has been dedicated to helping students become stronger—not only in martial arts, but in life.
We believe martial arts is more than kicking, punching, and earning belts. It teaches discipline, confidence, respect, perseverance, and leadership. Every student is different, and every student has the ability to grow. Our goal is to help each student become stronger, believe in themselves, and learn the value of never giving up.
Earning a Black Belt is an important goal, but the lessons learned along the way are even more important. Those lessons can stay with you for a lifetime.
We are thankful to all of our students and families who have trusted World Martial Arts Center over the years. It is an honor to be part of your journey.
Be strong. Be disciplined. Be your best.
Visit the school
Our Anaheim dojang. Stop by during class hours and watch a session before you decide.
Anaheim, CA
917 S. Euclid Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802 · (714) 776-1237
Anaheim, Garden Grove, Fullerton and Buena Park