Chung's Martial Arts

07/22/2026

For those who have signed up for our self-defense course: here is our basic syllabus. We will send an email out with all relevant details to everyone who signed up next week when our event is fully planned out and ready to go!

07/17/2026

This is a post I wish I didn't have to make and have struggled for the past two weeks whether or not to post it. I'm sure that many of you have seen this story. What you may not know is that the girl attacked was one of our Black Belt competition fighters. As you know, our little school is like a family, and I was so angry and upset that this could happen to a student that I care for and have trained for years- someone who is one of the most helpful, hard-working, and kind-hearted kids I have ever taught. Of course, my first reaction was to wish I could have been there to give this monster the hardest head kick I have ever thrown. But the hard truth we protective adults need to face is that we won't always be there. After my initial anger, I felt grateful that she is safe and super proud how she handled the situation. She fought back, she yelled for help, she ran away, and she reported- and he is now behind bars. Who knows what would have happened if he would have grabbed a different 110 lbs. girl that night- she might not have escaped, and he might not have been caught. THIS is why training and awareness are so important. This student is not only trained- but she doesn't know how to give up. We try to shelter the people we care about, but there are monsters in the shadows that we can only hope our people never experience. And while I'm still so sad that it was someone I care about- I'm also relieved she was prepared.

Please talk to your kids. Get them into a reputable martial arts program. It doesn't have to be our program but get them trained. We already had a women's and girl's self-defense seminar planned for August 29th. This is so important to me that I've decided to make this event free for everyone and will refund the payment for anyone who pre-registered. You can sign up with this link: https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=champion/2012/843063//1784293978 There won't be any commitment to join or even sales pitch.

If you feel like you would like to pay and have the means, please instead make a donation to https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/, which provides support to victims of sexual assault, as well as child abuse. Thank you for reading.

-Master Matt

Update: Arrest Made

An arrest has been made in connection with the June 27 Majors Choice incident.

Thank you to our community, media partners, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office for their assistance.

Please see the attached press release for additional information.

05/31/2026

Let's go! The reason we teach Taekwondo is for these special moments when our students bring out their confidence, take on huge challenges, and push their limits. We're so proud of you for taking on your first world-class competition, Tilly!

04/27/2026

Congratulations to our newest BLACK BELTS! We're so proud of the dedication, time, focus, sacrifice, effort, and even tears that went into achieving such a big goal- the daily stretching, showing up to class even on your laziest days, pushing through when other gave up, and reaching each of the other 1,000 small steps that have added up to this great achievement. We truly appreciate you sticking with us for these years and trusting us to guide you on your martial arts journey. While you have finished the first chapter of your Taekwondo career, we're excited for your real training to begin as a Black Belt. 🥋

03/20/2026

Storms draw something out of us that calm skies don't.

03/19/2026

Chung's Martial Arts students and staff have experiences like NO OTHER martial arts school. From amazing experiences with visiting guest instructors like the our friend and Taekwondo fighting G.O.A.T. and Olympic Gold medalist Moon Dae Sung or hosting world-champion demonstration teams like Sehan University & LEXMA to visiting the World Taekwondo Headquarters, training at the most prestigious places like Namchang or K-Tigers in Korea, or even attending college in Korea to major in Taekwondo, we're all about unique experiences that last a lifetime!

03/18/2026

The family that kicks together, sticks together! Our team trains hard to be the best examples for our students... but it isn't all serious business (we see you Instructor Dylan 🧐)

02/28/2026

Another belt test today for our color belts!!! 🥋They have been training hard and become confident with their skills. A lot of them have also earned the split and form patches!! So much improvement with these hardworking kids! 🫰

02/28/2026

Little dragon belt test today! 🥋🫰The kids worked and trained very hard for this moment. Now they have another belt to look forward to and strive hard for!