Train with a Warrior
Born in Taegu, Korea in 1945, Grand Master Young Jin Chung was raised not with toys, but with discipline. At just 4 years old, he began training under the watchful eye of his father, a 9th-degree Grand Master. By 13, he had earned black belts in both Tae Kwon Do and Judo, making him the youngest person in Korean history to ever do so at the time.
But belts were only the beginning.
Grand Master Chung excelled in the Korean martial arts scene as a teenager, becoming the Korean High School Grand Champion in 1963, and earning a Silver Medal at the 1967 Universal Games in Tokyo. He went on to place 4th in the World Games in Salt Lake City and was crowned All-Korean Champion in his division.
In 1968, Korea named him Athlete of the Year. A year later, he was the Collegiate Grand Champion of Korea—in the open weight division.
After earning his degree in Public Administration, he got married and brought his wife and warrior spirit to the United States in 1969. Since then, he’s built his life and a legacy of strength in the Miami Valley, raising three daughters and inspiring generations.
In May 1971, he opened the doors to his first school in Dayton, Ohio. Over 50 years later, he’s still teaching, still training, and still changing lives through the art of Korean self-defense. Thousands have passed through his doors. Some of his earliest students? They’re still with him today.
If you want to train under someone who’s not only mastered martial arts — but lived it, you will love meeting and training with Grand Master Chung.
Because strength isn’t just taught. It’s earned.
“(Thru martial arts) Everything is possible, if you want it bad enough. And are willing to work for it.”
A Master of Masters. A Legacy of Discipline.
Grand Master Chung holds what few in the world ever will - 10th-degree black belts in Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Kyuki Do - awarded by the World Martial Arts Federation.
That’s not just rare. That’s elite!
But his greatest strength isn’t just his rank. It’s how he earned it.
Fueled by relentless discipline, forged in sacrifice, and grounded in humility, Grand Master Chung has never chased titles—he’s built them. Grand Master Chung leads by example!
What you will hear from generations of students is how training under Grand Master Chung changed their lives. Because with him, it’s not just about punching and kicking. It’s about becoming better through self-control, patience, discipline, and unshakable confidence.