Young Jin Chung was born in Taegu, Korea in 1945. He started his training at the age of 4. His first teacher was his father, a 9th degree Grand Master. Master Chung earned black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Judo at the age of 13, which at that time, was the youngest age this rank could be achieved.

In High School, Master Chung competed throughout Korea and became the Korean High School Grand Champion in 1963. He went on to represent Korea in the 1967 Universal Games in Tokyo, Japan and finished with a Silver Medal. He was named All Korean Champion in his division. In addition, he took 4th place in the World Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In 1968, Master Chung was awarded the prestigious honor of “Athlete of the Year” in Korea and in 1969 was the Collegiate Grand Champion of Korea in the open weight division.

After graduating with a BA in Public Administration, he got married and moved to the United States in December, 1969. He has lived with his wife in the Miami Valley since then and has raised three beautiful daughters.

Master Chung opened up his first school in May of 1971 on Main Street in Dayton and has taught thousands of Dayton residence the art of Korean Self Defense ever since. Several of the students who started with him back then are still with him today.

Grand Master Chung earned his 10th degree Black Belt from the World Martial Arts Federation in Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Kyuki Do.  He is one of the few to hold these prestigious ranks in 3 separate styles.  He is also one of the youngest to reach these ranks.

Through dedication and discipline, which he developed early in life, he has accomplished all the goals he has set for himself. Due to his modesty, the honors, awards, and numerous citations he has received, Master Chung has created a following of students who seek to model their lives after his example.

Students who have trained under him have learned more than how to punch and kick. They have received training by his good example in self-control, patience, discipline, and confidence.