“This is the best martial art school anywhere”

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“Grandmaster Dong's program incorporates
multiple styles of Tae Kwon Do and
teaches fundamentals as well as real-world application.”

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“If you want to have the whole experience of martial arts,
there is no better place anywhere to go
than Grandmaster Dong's Martial Arts School,
headquartered in Richmond, VA. ”

Bobbie

“My family and I looked at other schools in the Richmond
and Henrico County area, but selected Dong's based
on the hands on instruction by Grand Master Dong...”

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“This school empowers students to reach
goals both in the Martial Arts
and life...”

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“It's great for young children to learn
respect for others, responsibility and
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Grand Master Seung Dong
9th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Kukkiwon
9th Degree Black Belt in Kum Do
9th Degree Black Belt in Ta Kyuk Do
Masters Degree In Physical Education
Still teaching today!dong

Grand Master Dong provides a holistic approach to martial arts training. Through his holistic approach, students are encouraged to achieve a balance among three essential elements of life: body, mind, and spirit.

Best Body

Grand Master Dong focuses on self-defense techniques that will enable you to better protect yourself and others in case of a physical attack. You will learn the proper methods of blocking, striking and kicking, as well as other self-defense techniques. However, true self-defense is life self-defense. Although you may never need to protect yourself from an attack, everyone can benefit from physical training helps us to better protect our health and well-being.

No matter your age or experience, Grand Master Dong’s studio is extremely good for you because it focuses on all parts of the body. Your physical training will include stretching and strengthening techniques.You will learn correct body posture and correct breathing techniques.You will notice improvements in your flexibility, body alignment, balance, strength, speed, and endurance. Many of students also find that they sleep better at night as well as feeling healthier, losing weight, and becoming more physically fit.

In other words, studying with Grand Master Dong promotes positive physical changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle. However, physical training alone is not enough to promote life self-defense.In addition to having a body in the best physical condition, one must also possess a mature mind.

Mature Mind

Grand Master Dong’s holistic approach to martial arts incorporates a focus on the development of mental as well as physical skills. The practice of his system involves not only correct body posture and correct breathing, but also developing the correct mental attitude. Good martial artists exercise good mental control as well as good physical control.

As a student of Grand Master Dong, you will learn various relaxation and motivational techniques, which are designed to help reduce stress and to improve mental focus, concentration, and self-confidence. You also will the martial arts philosophy and the importance of achieving balance or harmony among body, mind, and spirit. You will learn to build upon your strengths and acknowledge your limitations without allowing them to hold you back or to impede your progress. In short, you will learn to develop a positive mental outlook that will allow you to successfully overcome challenges, not only in martial arts, but in other areas of your life as well.

Strong Spirit

The martial arts philosophy, traditions, and customs taught by Grand Master Dong help students develop a firm foundation of discipline, as well as respect for themselves and for others. Important values form the backbone of Grand Master’s Dong’s martial arts philosophy. Honesty, humility, patience, diligence, and sincerity are more than just words that students recite at the end of class — they are core values to live by.

Students also pledge to practice discipline and respect. Even very young children can benefit from training at Dong’s. Discipline sets his system apart from many other sports activities, and Dong’s students learn discipline early on. The emphasis on discipline and developing good moral character helps them not only to perform better in school, but also to avoid negative influences from peers, which can lead to problems such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

Just as important as discipline is respect. Everyone who comes to the dojang (school) is treated equally and with respect. Everyone is judged on the basis of their diligence in practice and their dedication to the school, to the martial arts spirit and to one another.

The martial arts philosophy embodied in Grand Master Dong’s schools also fosters a sense of responsibility and a caring attitude toward others. All students are encouraged to participate in the school’s annual martial arts tournament. The proceeds from the tournament (over $220,000 to date) are donated to the Richmond Children’s Hospital.

In summary, Grand Master Dong’s holistic approach to martial arts training forms the basis for a strong foundation, not only in Tae Kwon Do, but also in all other areas of life.

  • Our Vision is to improve our minds and bodies.
  • Our Value is to live in peace and harmony with others.
  • Our Victory is to achieve balance in all aspects of our lives.
  • Personal Instruction from a Grand Master

Grand Master Dong personally instructs all students, from beginners to black belts. He has guided over 5000 students to the black belt level and has led 16 of them to the Master level. Grand Master Dong’s teachings espouse the traditional Korean martial arts values of discipline and respect combined with practical, real-world training. He offers a program which combines over 36 years of eastern martial arts mastery with western martial arts culture and experience. Five different martial arts styles are taught by Grand Master Dong:

  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Pro Tae Kwon Do
  • Kum Do
  • HapKiDo
  • Yu Ga Kwon

Dong’s instructors are friendly, accessible and experienced. Our classes are well structured and organized, and we offer separate classes for beginners. Special classes for children are also available. Our schools are clean, well staffed and professionally managed.

If you would like to learn more about martial arts training at Grand Master Dong’s Schools, please feel free to call us or to stop by and observe one of our classes. We will be happy to answer all of your questions and discuss your training goals. Come discover the extraordinary physical and mental benefits of training at Grand Master Dong’s Schools. We will show you how to become a winner not only in martial arts, but even more importantly, in every aspect of your life.