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Beginner Lessons Available throughout New York City

Call 718-833-9039 for information.

April 17, 2012 - Tournament Weekend coming.

January 20, 2012 - New WMAA YouTube Videos

January 17, 2012 - Free Self-Defense classes for women (Brooklyn, NY)

     There will be Free Self-Defense classes for women in Brooklyn, NY.  The dates of the classes are on Thursday - January 19 and Thursday - February 2.  the classes will be taught by Instructor Michael Cunningham, a 6 degree black belt, with over forty years experience in the martial arts.  The classes will be held at the Salvation Army, 252 - 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY.  For more information, call (718) 748-5200 ext 200

January 16, 2012 - Coming Soon...New YouTube videos.

     Vintage Tae Kwon Do videos from the 1970's have been digitized and will be added to our YouTube Channel soon.  Stay Tuned....

January 15, 2012 - Credit Card Payments now accepted for all WMAA payments and purchases.

     New for 2012, credit card payments will now be accepted in person for all WMAA headquarter's classes, merchandise, trips, etc.  Secure credit card transactions will be made through Square.  See Erik or Robert at the headquarters for credit card payments. 

January 15, 2012 - 2012 Schedule of Events

     Visit our "Events" page to stay up to date on upcoming events such as the annual Winter Black Belt Trip and upcoming Children's Tournament.

January 14, 2012 - World Professional Martial Arts Hall of Fame in NYC 

     Headmaster Michael Dealy attended The World Professional Martial Arts Organization's Annual Hall of Fame Awards in NYC.   The World Professional Martial Arts Organization is run by legendary promoter Great Grandmaster Aaron Banks.  Among the guests was TV personality Joe Franklin of The Joe Franklin Show.  Headmaster Dealy was presented with the "Martial Arts 21st Century Prophet Award".  Congratulations to all the award winners.

August 12, 2011 - Headmaster climbs another Adirondack High Peak.

     The headmaster and a group of black belts hiked Phelps Mountain, one of the Adirondack High Peaks.  The hike was about ten miles long and the summit had an elevation over 4000'.  The Adirondack High Peaks is the name given to 46 mountain peaks in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.  These mountains are around 4000' or higher.  The weather was beautiful and the hike was challenging.  The group had to navigate through mud, tree roots, boulders, and more.  At one point it was so steep, the climbing rope came out and was used to get above a rock face.  The view from the summit was spectacular as several of the Adirondack great peaks were visible.  Congratulations to the group for another sucessful hike.

August 5, 2011 - Summer Trip is almost here.

     The annual WMAA Summer Trip is almost here.  Tae Kwon Do practice, swimming, hiking, concerts, workshops, campfires and much, much, more.  Sign up now.

     The annual children's tournament was held today.  Children from various WMAA Tae Kwon Do schools participated in the tournament.  After the tournament a Junior Black Belt Test took place.  Twelve students passed their Black Belt Test.  Congratulations to all the tournament participants and to the new Black Belts.

February 19, 2011 - Black Belt Winter Trip (-7°) 

     Black Belts from all over the country made the annual pilgrimage to the Catskill Mountains in New York State to practice with the Headmaster.  The setting was a frozen tundra of ice and snow.  The temperature was 18° plus 30 MPH winds which made it feel like -7° below zero.  Approximately seventy five Black Belts practiced and trained outdoors.  The fierce wind and snow reduced visibilty to almost zero at times.  After the first practice, a second practice took place including a High Fourth Degree test.  One student tested for High Fourth Degree, but everyone took part in the event.  At the end of the test the Headmaster taught him the Fourth Degree form.  He described the experience as exhilarating.  Congratulations to all who made the trip.

January 16, 2011 - World Professional Martial Arts Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden 

     The World Professional Martial Arts Organization held their annual Hall of Fame awards today at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  Headmaster Michael Dealy was present and was awarded the "Golden Pioneer of Martial Arts Forever Award" by Great Grandmaster Aaron Banks.  Fellow martial arts instructor and friend, Bob Cooper, was also present and was awarded the "True Martial Arts Master For All Time" award.  There were many prominent martial arts instructors present who received various awards for their dedication and commitment to teaching the martial arts.  Congratulations to all the award winners.

December 4, 2010 - SUNY Brockport College Tae Kwon Do Club Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

     The S.U.N.Y. Brockport College Tae Kwon Do Club celebrated its 10th Anniversary this weekend.  Today's events will be etched in the pages of the WMAA history book forever.  The TKD practice at Brockport College's Cooper Hall had upwards of 80 practitioners in uniform from White Belt to 7th Degree Black Belt Master.  Today was an amazing tribute to the solid foundation that Mike and Dawn Jones have built in the last decade in the Brockport area.  The club started with its humble beginnings with two people ten years ago and has grown to include S.U.N.Y Cortland, Syracuse, and various places throughout Rochester and Buffalo.  Tae Kwon Doists came from as far as Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York City to help celebrate this historic event.  Over the years, the Tae Kwon Do students from the Brockport area have traveled to New York City, the Adirondacks, the Catskills, and Indiana for various WMAA events.  Mike and Dawn Jones have been true inspirations to these students who have started teaching in other parts of Western New York State and who are dedicated to serving their community and volunteering their time to the betterment of others. 

Congratulations to all who have made the Brockport College Tae Kwon Do Club the great success it is today.

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