Founder & head instructor
Sabumnim Wilt Valencia
- 5th Dan
- black belt
- Former
- national team member
- 2016
- founded WVT · coaching since 1999
- Author
- of two books for coaches and parents
In his words
I started Taekwondo at the age of 11. As a kid, I was always fascinated by martial arts movies: Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and the action heroes who made martial arts look powerful, disciplined, and inspiring. What began as childhood curiosity eventually became a lifelong journey.
Through Taekwondo, I discovered that martial arts is about far more than kicks, belts, medals, or competition. It taught me discipline, resilience, respect, confidence, and the importance of constantly improving.
That is why I teach.
I want my students to experience the same lessons that shaped me. Some may become champions in competition, while others will become champions through confidence, character, perseverance, and the courage to keep going.
At WVT Martial Arts Academy, my goal is to help every student grow not only as a martial artist, but as a person.
— Sabumnim Wilt Valencia
Coach, mentor, author
Leading WVT teams at the Luzon Taekwondo Championships, PTA championships and the Daedo Open in Singapore.
As head instructor, he leads the WVT coaches who teach the same program and belt system at all six branches.
His practical guide for coaches and parents on teaching martial arts to kids with autism.
Train with Sabumnim Wilt's team
No experience needed. Kids 4 and up, teens and adults.