Martial Arts World of West End

Specialties

Martial Arts World is like no other martial arts school, as we take into account personal development as it applies to the whole person through our 5 fitness’s — physical, mental, moral, life and financial fitness. For adults, you will reduce stress, build physical fitness, stamina and tone your body. For children, our classes help build self-​esteem, self-​confidence, reinforce discipline and respect for their parents, teachers and themselves. We also focus on all our students developing an «I can do it!» attitude. We provide classes for children, families, and adults. We also have specialty classes for weight loss, MMA, and adult and children performance teams. We also run a full after school and summer camp program and are a «recommended provider» for over 20 Henrico County Public Schools.

History

Established in 2000.

Established in 1995. At Martial Arts World, we use a high-​powered blend of modern martial arts disciplines to give you the most incredible, purpose filled, total body work out.

A native of Seoul, Korea, Grandmaster Y.K. Kim is the chairman and founder of Martial Arts World, with over 17 locations nationally. He left Korea in 1976 to come to the U.S., with only his black belt and a heart full of hope. Homeless and without a green card, but imbued with a winning spirit, he worked hard to overcome cultural shock, financial difficulties and a language barrier to achieve a rare level of success that includes becoming a respected author, successful entrepreneur and public speaker. Master Erik Hubley, 6^th degree black belt and owner of Martial Arts World of West End, started training under 9^th degree black belt, Y.K. Kim in 1992.

Meet the Business Owner

Erik H.

Business Owner

Master Erik Hubley is a 6^th degree Black Belt and Master Instructor with over 20 years experience teaching adults and children. He has earned title of Certified Master in the Art and Science of Martial Arts, a Certified Examiner, Coach, Referee, and Cardio Martial Arts Instructor with Martial Arts World, The World of Martial Arts Federation and World Martial Arts Research Foundation. He was appointed as Education & Promotional Director by The American Tae Kwon-​Do Federation. Under his direction, Martial Arts World of West End, received the Family Style Best Martial Arts School in 2000, 2001 and 2010 Best of Richmond Award. His school earned a rank in the top ten martial arts schools in the country for the last eight consecutive years. In 2006, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea added to this list of achievements by naming him as the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution Award.