World Martial Arts Academy

     The World Martial Arts Academy first opened its doors in 1945 in Kwangju Province, South Korea.  The Founder of the Academy, Great Grand Master Jae Sun Ji (9th Dan) came to the USA in 1961 and opened the first Dojang (training center) outside of Korea.

     Located in Flint, Michigan, the school was known internationally for its outstanding results and dynamic, innovative teaching methods.  Throughout the years, potential instructors have come from all over the World to study the traditional Martial Arts under Grand Master Ji and his staff.  This also includes many Korean Masters who needed to learn how to be better teachers in America. 

     Our own Grand Master Dave Weatherly was Grand Master Ji's first American Student, and has been a loyal benefactor of all of the Grand Master's knowledge for over 46 years.

    Grand Master Weatherly and the World Martial Arts Academy are now located in Fenton, Michigan.  The facility is a beautiful, modern building, with 2 workout rooms, and all kinds of Martial Art training equipment.