Who We Are

Established in 1987 by visionary and founder, Eunggil Choi, USTMA is the oldest martial arts academy that teaches traditional World Taekwondo Federation-compliant and Olympic standard taekwondo. Now an 9th degree with the title of Grandmaster, Kwan Jang Nim (proper Korean title) Choi oversees four locations and offers programs in taekwondo and hapkido for children and adults. Grandmaster Choi has created a learning environment that creates well-rounded individuals and achieves this through emphasis on academics, cultural awareness, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect. USTMA student athletes typically are in the top of their classes and have greater physical fitness levels than schoolmates. Most importantly, students develop lifelong habits of health and wellness.

Our Locations:

Leesburg: Our first and original location in Leesburg opened in 1987 and continues to be the heart and center of the USTMA practice. On a given day you'll find our students learning their basic forms and how to prepare for belt testing, or training for a TKD competition or practicing for a demonstration. Students and Instructors at the Leesburg dojang are always on hand to answer questions and provide guidance on your journey to achieving your black belt.

Great Falls: Located in the heart of Great Falls, our Great Falls Dojang enables young students to not only develop and refine their tae kwon do skills but also build their leadership skills. Our Great Falls students display a desire to learn and teach the values and practices that TKD instills. We've also recently launched a new student program called the Phoenix Blazes Program - designed specifically for special needs children, the small classes provide children with the opportunity to enjoy the physical benefits of taekwondo in a safe and caring environment.

Winchester: Students at our Winchester location have the drive and initiative to practice Taekwondo and teach others by example.

Berryville: Located in the heart of Clarke County, our newest location and facility is for new and current students who want to increase their physical conditioning by combining the practice of Tae Kwon Do with our Fitness Center. Our newest location sports a fully equipped fitness center for physical conditioning and training.

The Academy's core values of Self Discipline, Self Confidence and Respect resonate with its students, instructors and parents. alike.