Grand Opening Germantown MD Location  

Authentic TaeKwondo Academy is the premiere martial arts school in Gaithersburg and Germantown Maryland. Our martial arts programs not only focus on the physical techniques but on the mental aspects as well. The goals and intention of our instruction is to help our students develop their highest potential in a “Quest To Be The Best!” Our children martial arts programs will help channel your kids energy in a productive manner! Our martial arts programs are proven to increase our children students confidence, discipline, motor coordination – while having fun at the same time!      Our adult martial arts programs are a great way to relieve stress, get and stay in shape and learn valuable self defense skills at the same time. Our programs blend a great physical workout with practical real-life self defense techniques and are ideal for both men and woman.    Authentic Taekwondo Academy is recognized and certified by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF) and International Hap Ki Do Federation (IHF). The WTF is the largest Tae Kwon Do organization in the world and their standards have been recognized and adopted for Olympic competition by the International Olympic Committee.  The IHF is recognized worldwide as the most prestigious organization for the study of Hap Ki Do. The IHF is headquartered in South Korea and its purpose is to advance and disseminate techniques through its member schools.   Authentic Taekwondo Academy offers a wide variety of age specific programs to its members. Our instructors are hand-chosen not only for their martial arts skills, but also for their ability to communicate their knowledge to others. The on-going training of our instructors allows all of our students to train in a supportive and positive atmosphere. Family Discount – Additional savings are gained with each family member who signs up!  We would like to invite you and your family to try out exciting TaeKwonDo program.  

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Grand Master Choi

• 37 years of Martial Arts experience
• Founder of Mu Gong Kyuk Ki Do
• 1989 Korea National Champion
• 1989 & 1992 Korean National HoDoRi(tiger) Demonstration Team
• 1990 to 1992 Body Guard Three Star Generals and visiting foreign Presidents and dignitaries
• 1993 Illinois Tactical Swat Team Instructor(M.A.)
• 2005 Maryland Korean taekwondo team coach
• 2006 to 2007 President of MD Korean TaeKwonDo Association
• 2006 Hosted korean taekwondo association of MD open taekwondo championship
• 2007 Hosted korea consul general national taekwondo championship
• 2009 Maryland Korean taekwondo team coach
• 2011 Hosted 1st annual Mid-Atlantic open taekwondo championship.
• President of the Korea KyukTooKi Association in USA.(korean style mixed martial arts)
• 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
• 7th Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do.
• 7th Degree Black Belt in Hae Dong Gum Do.
• 7th Degree Black Belt in Korea Kyuk Too Ki.
• 16 years experience in Tai Chi, Gi Gong and Weapons.
• Rachel Carson elementary school taekwondo club instructor since 2008
• 2012 Hosted 2nd annual Mid-Atlantic Open Taekwondo Championship
• 2013 Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honor                                                                                                       
  

Why Authentic TaeKwonDo Academy                   

The traditions of Martial Arts transcend beyond the physical to integrate martial arts as a way of life.  Authentic Taekwondo Academy‘s emphasize the exemplary spirit of character that exceeds beyond physical technique.

We are dedicated to the cultivation and development of those exceptional qualities of  character in all our students, young and old.   We apply our knowledge and abilities in our instruction and teach at the level of the students.  

Call for Trial Lesson (301)977-8668 or fill out are online information request form

Curriculum                                                                          Authentic Taekwondo Academy focusing three areas to improve all the members.

1)Physical Training:                                                                                                          Coordination,  Balance,  Athletic,  Flexibility, Build major muscle groups(arms, legs, stomach), Self-defense.

2)Mental Training:                                                                                                                      Build Self-confidence, Self-discipline, Self-control, Challenge, Self-Esteem.

3)Philosophical Training:                                                                                                      Learning way of ancient Korean Martial Arts (Respect)

Our Mission