With the “Northside†school opening in Chicago in 1971 and the opening of the “Southside†location in September of 1996, the schools are one of the largest and longest running martial arts and self defense schools in the country. We have over 700 students and an experienced staff of Masters and Black Belt instructors. We continue to be the leading choice among martial arts schools in Chicago and neighboring suburbs. We have a great children, teenager, and adult programs that consist of an adult student body with an average age of mid 20’s to late 30’s. However, we do attract many adults in their 40’s and 50’s as well. It is never too late or too early to learn self defense to protect yourself and your love ones. The Martial Arts School and its’ Black Belts are certified by the Korea Kido (Hapkido) Association in Seoul and the Korean Department of Culture. Today, the phrase “Sung Moo†(successful training in martial arts) is offered as a greeting and demonstration of mutual respect by everyone in the school. With over 37 years in business and martial arts experience, we are the most experienced and number 1 ranked school in the Country.