Nearly 40 Years of Black Belts
Read what families say about training at USTMA and explore the academy's history and community work since 1987.
The Record Speaks for Itself
Generations of Black Belts
Families describe progress in confidence, focus, and coordination in their reviews below. Schuyler S. writes about a child earning a second dan after six and a half years, with all five family members training together. These are individual experiences, shared in their own words.
Your goals and starting point will be your own. At a first visit, ask an instructor how progress is assessed, what each belt requires, and which training schedule fits your family. The free Taekwondo week lets you experience the class before deciding to enroll.
Milestones
- 1987
USTMA Founded
Grandmaster Eung Gil Choi opens the first USTMA academy in Leesburg, Virginia, bringing authentic Kukkiwon World Taekwondo to Northern Virginia.
- 1992
KCOTW Foundation Launched
Grandmaster Choi starts Kick Cancer Out of the World after losing his father to cancer. His goal: donate $1,000,000 to cancer research and aid cancer patients in our community. KCOTW partners with Inova Schar Cancer, Blue Ridge Hospice, and the American Cancer Society. Nearly $500,000 raised and counting.
- 2000s
Multi-Generational Families
Students who earned their black belts in the 1990s begin bringing their own children to train at USTMA. The legacy extends across generations.
- 2010s
VA-Korea Sistership
USTMA strengthens its ties to Korean heritage through the Virginia-Korea Sistership, reinforcing the bridge between authentic Korean martial arts and the Northern Virginia community.
- Today
Two Academies, One Standard
USTMA serves families across Leesburg and Berryville with the same unwavering commitment to authentic Taekwondo. Master John Choi leads Leesburg, Master James Choi leads Berryville, and Grandmaster Choi's legacy continues.
What Families Are Saying
Real reviews from families in our Leesburg and Berryville communities.
Read all reviews on GoogleUSTMA is the best choice for your family. I say this with passion because I have twin 4.5 yr old boys both with autism, they (WE) all enjoy all aspects of USTMA because not only are my boys learning taekondo skills... they are learning to listen, follow directions, and be respectful.
Tracy K. · Google review
I been coming to USTMA for the past 4 years. Great school and excellent teacher. Don't waste your time searching for cheap martial arts schools. You get high quality for your money. Also best 5 times winner of Loudoun.
Javi L. · Google review
A good martial arts school.. probably the best in Leesburg. I interviewed 4 different schools in Leesburg and this one was the best value with the most classes for the price. The after school program is also best of the schools I looked at.
Jesse V. · Google review
My son Sean Hall used to do the US TMA in Leesburg in the 90's from the age of 5 to 9. He got his black belt then decided to take another path. I remember Master Choi and David Lutes taking very good care of Sean teaching him very well.
Cheryl M. · Google review
USTMA is amazing. The instructors create a family atmosphere for all. They help build confidence in their students. They create an atmosphere of respect, tradition, responsibility, and kindness. The patience given to the students is remarkable.
Christina R. · Google review
We started my son here when he was just 4 years old to help give him some focus and burn off some of that extra energy. The change was almost immediate. 6 1/2 years later, and he just passed his 2nd dan belt test! All five members of my family train here.
Schuyler S. · Google review
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