WMAC Masters is an American live-action television show produced by Norman Grossfeld featuring choreographed martial arts fights. It was created and licensed by 4Kids Entertainment.
The show, while featuring real martial arts by trained martial artists, depicted a fantasy setting using fictional episodic stories, with each episode relating a life lesson. Battles were fought on elaborate closed sets, with an omniscient narrator, on-screen scoring and health gauges, giving the show a feel of a cinematic live-action video game.
WMAC stands for the fictional World Martial Arts Council, where the best martial artists compete for the ultimate prize, the Dragon Star. The Dragon Star is a gold trophy that looks like a shuriken surrounded by a dragon; it was proof that its holder was the best martial artist in the world.
Best Episodes of WMAC Masters
Blindsided
S1 Ep10
8.0
1st Oct 1995
In a preliminary match, Tsunami uses an illegal move on Yin Yang Man. As the bout is reviewed, the other Masters learn Yin Yang is blind in one eye and he shares how it happened.
Double Dragon Star Match
S1 Ep9
8.0
1st Sep 1995
As Superstar defeats Olympus for the Dragon Star, Baby Doll is set to face Lady Lightning but her worries about her past with her father threaten to make her back out.
Worst Episodes of WMAC Masters
Meet the Masters
S1 Ep1
1.0
1st Jan 1995
Tsunami learns how the various Masters got their nicknames but the Machine refuses to answer. The Machine eventually reveals that when he was younger, his pride made him go into an all-out fight where he broke his leg, forcing him to change his attitude.
Icebreaker
S1 Ep11
7.0
1st Nov 1995
As a storm rages outside, Tiger Claw and Great Wolf face each other for the first time since the breaking of their friendship and are perhaps able to put it back together.
WMAC Masters Episode Guide
Meet the Masters
S1 Ep1
1.0
1st Jan 1995
Tsunami learns how the various Masters got their nicknames but the Machine refuses to answer. The Machine eventually reveals that when he was younger, his pride made him go into an all-out fight where he broke his leg, forcing him to change his attitude.
Brothers in Arms
S1 Ep2
1st Feb 1995
When a match between Superstar and Star Warrior ends oddly, the Machine explains the unique bond the brothers have. Also, Olympus (who is one ki-symbol away from full Dragon Belt status) faces Tsunami in the latter's first match since being promoted to the academy.
Going for Gold
S1 Ep3
1st Mar 1995
Olympus challenges Turbo for the Dragon Star and shares how he once helped a troubled youth.
Broken Promise
S1 Ep4
1st Apr 1995
After being knocked out by a move Great Wolf promised never to use on him, Tiger Claw feels anger toward his friend.
A Man Can Dream
S1 Ep5
1st May 1995
Tsunami has a crush on Shannon Lee and Red Dragon shares a story of his own feelings for a female astronaut.
Ninja Challenge
S1 Ep6
1st Jun 1995
With the first-ever Ninja Challenge offering a chance to win three ki symbols, Tsunami makes a bet with Superstar over his chances with the loser doing a hundred push-ups for each of the other's symbols.
Quest For The Dragon Star
S1 Ep7
1st Jul 1995
As Kid Carmichael makes his debut, Olympus tells the others of how his quest for advice against Turbo led to a unique lesson.
The Jokes On You
S1 Ep8
8.0
1st Aug 1995
Tired of Warlock's practical jokes, Great Wolf and Baby Doll put itching powder in his glove...only to have an unsuspecting Red Dragon use it for an important match against Superstar, who is seeking full Dragon Belt status.
Double Dragon Star Match
S1 Ep9
8.0
1st Sep 1995
As Superstar defeats Olympus for the Dragon Star, Baby Doll is set to face Lady Lightning but her worries about her past with her father threaten to make her back out.
Blindsided
S1 Ep10
8.0
1st Oct 1995
In a preliminary match, Tsunami uses an illegal move on Yin Yang Man. As the bout is reviewed, the other Masters learn Yin Yang is blind in one eye and he shares how it happened.
Icebreaker
S1 Ep11
7.0
1st Nov 1995
As a storm rages outside, Tiger Claw and Great Wolf face each other for the first time since the breaking of their friendship and are perhaps able to put it back together.
Reaching the Top
S1 Ep12
1st Dec 1995
The Machine worries over having to face Olympus to reach full Dragon Belt status. Meanwhile, Great Wolf prepares to break a long-standing record on shattering ice.
Showdown: Part 1
S1 Ep13
1st Jan 1996
The Machine and Superstar go at it for the Dragon Star but the match ends with both defeated by a mysterious masked ninja.
