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    Dream big. Earn every step.

    Help your child aim high and grow through taekwondo. At WTA, our ambition is to develop the next generation of world-class athletes.

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    World Taekwondo Academy (WTA) · Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Team ARENA members in white taekwondo uniforms and red trousers
    Team ARENA group portrait · WTA archive

    Keep going through the hard part.

    Learning a new movement can be hard. We want students to choose a goal, practise and try again after a correction. That’s how they learn discipline and take pride in their progress, as well as the belt or medal.

    See the learning path
    Students in white taekwondo uniforms stand in rows facing a coach in a sports hall.
    Students gather for instruction during an earlier training session. WTA archive.

    Have fun getting better.

    General training starts with stances, kicks and taekwondo patterns. We want children to enjoy the challenge, make friends and feel they belong. Some may want to compete. Others may find a sport they love coming back to.

    Explore General training
    Students in white taekwondo uniforms practise patterns in rows across a blue sports hall floor.
    Practising taekwondo patterns during an earlier session with Korean coaches. WTA archive.

    Be inspired. Become an inspiration.

    Learn from the students ahead of you, then help someone else get started.

    Explore WTA’s stories
    Students and coaches in taekwondo uniforms pose together in a sports hall with Malaysian and Korean flags.
    An earlier training session with Korean coaches in a sports hall. WTA archive.

    Meet Grandmaster Eng-Sin Tan

    Grandmaster Eng-Sin Tan trained WTA’s early seniors. They helped teach and rehearsed demonstrations together. Jin Kun, Sara Yap and Kok Jun Ee went on to represent Malaysia in Poomsae.

    Read Grandmaster Tan’s story

    Make the journey your own.

    Your child’s interests can grow with experience. Explore what they could work towards.

    Explore the options

    The world stage is part of our story.

    Two athletes in white jackets and coloured trousers balance with one knee lifted on the competition floor.
    A pair moves together at the 2026 World Poomsae Championships. WTA archive.

    Poomsae means taekwondo patterns. WTA student Chin Ken Haw shared Malaysia’s Male Team Under 30 bronze at the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon.

    Sara Yap performing a high taekwondo kick
    Sara Yap Khim Wen · HELP University sporting profile.

    Sara Yap Khim Wen won individual SEA Games gold in 2017 and Asian Games bronze in 2018 for Malaysia. She has also taught at WTA as a senior instructor and Poomsae coach.

    Meet the people behind the achievements

    Big ambitions. A simple first step.

    Ask about a free trial at WTA, Lot 22-3, Jalan 30/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas.

    The trial is free (RM0).

    • Completely new learners: Saturday 2pm.
    • Returning black/Poom-belt learners: Saturday 5pm.

    All times are Malaysian time.

    Before you come, confirm the date with WTA. Ask if the class suits your child’s age and if there’s a place. Sending a message does not book a place.

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    Before you begin

    Does my child need taekwondo experience?
    Beginners can start with General training. Share your child’s age and any previous training to discuss a suitable group.
    What should we arrange before coming?
    Ask who will teach, what to wear and bring, where to meet and whether you can stay to watch.
    What will continuing training cost?
    Ask for the current class fees, uniform, registration and grading costs before deciding.
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