WOMA Inc.

What WOMA Inc. does

WOMA Inc. (legal name: The World Organizer of Martial Arts Inc.) is a non-stock, non-profit organization incorporated in the Philippines on January 17, 2003 under Corporation Code Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 (SEC Registration No. CN200262825), operating as a subsidiary of WOMA International Council for Higher Martial Arts Science Education Inc., a Delaware-registered entity. Its functional purpose is to serve as an international council for higher martial arts science education: it standardizes and certifies martial arts practitioners, issues ranks through instructional testing/ranking systems, runs international seminars and tournaments, produces research and publications (books, instructional videos, competition rules, and original martial arts styles), and extends into adjacent services including a Private Investigation Training Institute, International Security Services, E-Learning, and product catalog distribution.

The organization holds endorsements and accreditations from multiple Philippine government bodies — TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) for technical vocational education and training, the Securities and Exchange Commission as an international council for higher martial arts education, CHED (Commission on Higher Education, Accreditation No. 072075), MITVET for Humanity Association Inc. for its Sports & Martial Arts Science Division, and DepEd Region VI-Western Visayas — and maintains a network of regional chapters spanning at least 17 Philippine administrative regions (NCR, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMARO, Bicol, Western/Central/Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga, Northern Mindanao, Davao, SOCCSKSARGEN, Caraga, CAR, and ARMM), plus a USA subsidiary (WOMA USA). Distribution is through a chapter-and-coordinator model: regional chapters (e.g., WOMA-ARMM, WOMA Iloilo City Chapter) and direct individual lifetime and club/organization memberships. WOMA is also affiliated with the International Connection of Bodyguards (ICB/MAA-I), represented in 100+ countries, providing cross-border credentialing in security-related disciplines.

As a non-profit, WOMA's revenue mechanics rely on membership fees, donations, grants, and proceeds from seminars and tournaments; no pricing, headcount, revenue, or funding data is publicly disclosed. Its digital presence is a Weebly-hosted website (womaphilippines.weebly.com), with no mobile app, API, or disclosed technology integrations. Customers are individual martial artists, instructors, clubs/dojos, and government/educational institutions seeking professional recognition, certification, and international standardization.

Name

WOMA Inc.

Legal name

The World Organizer of Martial Arts (WOMA) Inc.

Website

https://womaphilippines.weebly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

WOMA Inc. is a Philippine non-profit, government-endorsed international council that certifies martial artists, runs seminars and tournaments, and publishes training content across a 17-region Philippine chapter network and a USA subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Education Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Martial Arts Schools (Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, etc.) (HSADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law Enforcement / Military / Security Defensive Tactics Training (HSADADAI), Reality-Based Self-Defense Programs (Krav Maga, Combatives) (HSADADAE), Weapons & Historical Martial Arts Training (Kobudo, FMA, HEMA) (HSADADAF)

Keywords

• Martial arts education
• Martial arts certification
• Self defense training
• Martial arts ranking
• International security training

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WOMA Inc. operates as a non-stock, non-profit educational institution providing martial arts self-defense training, instructional testing/ranking systems, international seminars, research and publications, and conferences. It also delivers private investigation training, international security services, e-learning, and product catalog distribution for the martial arts community.

Product overview

WOMA (World Organizer of Martial Arts) Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit school of martial arts and sports governed by high standards based on the philosophy that society grows through talents, skills, knowledge, integrity, and honor. The organization operates as an International Council of Higher Martial Arts Science Education. Its core offerings include martial arts self-defense training, instructional testing/ranking systems, international seminars, research and publications (videos, books, competition rules, new martial arts styles), and conferences/seminars. Additional services include e-learning, private investigation training institute, product catalog distributions, information services, and international security services. The organization is designed for individuals seeking professional recognition, certification, and licensing in martial arts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Martial Arts Self Defense Training Training programs in martial arts self-defense techniques delivered by WOMA's educational institution for martial artists, instructors, and practitioners seeking professional training.
• Instructional Testing/Ranking System Standardized instructional testing and ranking systems for martial arts certification and progression, providing official ranking and recognition for practitioners.
• International Seminars International seminars conducted by WOMA for martial arts education, professional recognition, and cross-border knowledge exchange among martial artists and instructors.
• Research and Publications WOMA produces instructional videos, books, and original contributions to martial arts including competition rules, organizational frameworks, and new martial arts styles/systems.
• Conference and Seminars Organizational workshops and seminars conducted for the benefits of WOMA members and the broader martial arts community, supporting training and continuing education.
• Private Investigation Training Institute Specialized training institute offering private investigation training services for individuals pursuing careers in private investigation.
• International Security Services Services providing international security and security policy support through WOMA's International Council of Higher Martial Arts Science Education for clients needing international security coordination.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2003SEC approved WOMA incorporation under Corporation Code of the Philippines (Batas Pambansa Blg. 68) with Company Registration Number CN200262825. SEC recognized WOMA as an international council for higher martial arts education.
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2003CHED provided membership endorsement accreditation (Accreditation Number 072075) for WOMA as part of the organization's higher education mission.
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 January 2003TESDA endorsed WOMA for government accreditation purposes, signed by the Assistant Director of Corporate and Partnership Registration Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission dated January 3, 2003. TESDA provides technical vocational education and training endorsement.
• MITVET for Humanity Association Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003MITVET for Humanity Association Inc. (registered SEC Number CN2002262223) duly accredited WOMA for its Sports & Martial Arts Science Division. Also approved by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports Region VI-Western Visayas, Iloilo City.
• Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOMA Iloilo Chapter members are also officers and members of PCGA 6th District Iloilo City, both motorized and rescue 612 division, providing a collaborative relationship between martial arts training and maritime security services.
• International Connection of Bodyguards (ICB/MAA-I)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICB operates as an international bodyguard association represented in over 100 countries. WOMA Philippines (specifically ICU Group/ICB-ISS Philippines) is affiliated with this international body, bringing together security professionals from police, military, and personal protection.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Taekwondo: World Taekwondo is the IOC-recognized international federation for taekwondo, governing certification, ranking systems, and international competitions. It shares WOMA's model of standardized ranking and international seminar-based certification, but at a much larger scale and single-discipline focus.
• International Judo Federation (IJF): The IJF is the worldwide governing body for judo, operating national federation memberships, ranking systems, referee certifications, and international events. It parallels WOMA's role as an international martial arts council with national chapter affiliations and standardized ranking.
• World Karate Federation (WKF): The WKF is the international governing body for sport karate, recognized by the IOC. It is comparable to WOMA as an international martial arts federation overseeing certification, ranking, and competitions, though it focuses specifically on karate rather than a multi-discipline scope.

Direct peers

• International Connection of Bodyguards (ICB / MAA-I): ICB/MAA-I is WOMA's existing international affiliate, operating in 100+ countries to certify bodyguards, police, military, and security professionals. It is a direct peer in the security and defensive tactics training market WOMA serves through its International Security Services line.
• United States Martial Arts Association (USMAA): USMAA operates as a national US-based martial arts ranking and certification body serving member schools and instructors. It is comparable to WOMA's role as a non-profit umbrella council issuing ranks and credentials to martial arts practitioners.
• International Martial Arts Council (IMAC): IMAC is an international umbrella organization offering rank certification across multiple martial arts styles through affiliated schools. It directly mirrors WOMA's multi-discipline council model, providing standardized rank recognition and member accreditation to martial artists and instructors.
• International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF): IKMF is a global Krav Maga federation offering instructor certification, ranking, and instructor training programs worldwide. It overlaps with WOMA's self-defense training and certification/ranking system offerings.
• World Martial Arts Masterships (WOMAU): WOMAU is an international martial arts council hosting global events, seminars, and certification programs across multiple disciplines. It parallels WOMA's multi-discipline international council model with shared goals of standardization and international recognition.

Others

• Philippine Sports Commission: The Philippine Sports Commission is the national government agency overseeing sports development and accreditation in the Philippines. It is comparable to WOMA's role interfacing with TESDA/CHED, and serves as a regulatory counterparty and grant-making entity for sports organizations.

Regional players

• Arnis Philippines (ARPI): ARPI is the national federation for Arnis/Eskrima/Kali in the Philippines. It is comparable to WOMA's Philippine operations as both promote Filipino martial arts instruction, certification, and tournaments within the Philippine market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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