Welcome!
The Christian Martial Arts Center is a fellowship of martial artists united together to
spread God's word through martial arts. Our goal is to give children and
adults a stronger spiritual and physical foundation. We offer classes in Tang Soo Do/Mu Duk Kwan, Japanese Sword,
Aikijitsu and Kung Fu. We offer classes to children, teens and adults. We train in a family oriented Christian environment.
With an emphasis on real world self-defense, every individual, no matter what
age, sex or current condition will improve upon:
- Endurance
and Flexibility
- Mental
and Physical Discipline
Offering classes 6 days a
week, we can work with anybody's schedule. Please refer to the classes page to see availability for your program.
Christian Martial Arts Center is a member of the Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation, under the guidance of Grandmaster Chong Su Kim.
Grandmaster Chong Su Kim was born in Song Tan, Korea, and immigrated to the US in 1977 when
he made York, PA, his second home. He received his US citizenship in 1982 and is now becoming widely
recognized as a dedicated and strong community-minded citizen.
Grandmaster Chong Su Kim has traveled all over the world in order to help needy people
and promote the benefits of Tang Soo Do for everyone.
He has helped organizations raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.
And, in the past years, his own organization
has raised tens of thousands of dollars for worthy charities.
Internationally well known and respected as a champion,
talented teacher, and a deep philosopher, Grandmaster Chong Su Kim
is an incarnation of Martial Arts excellence.
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The following list reveals some of the many accomplishments that demonstrate
Grandmaster Chong Su Kim's never ending pursuit of perfection:
Founder and President of the Pan-Am T.S.D. Federation
Former Undefeated all Asian Bantam Weight Champion (1968)
1981 Master Kim "the show stopper" -York Dispatch
1982 "Remarkable Man, Kim Chong Su!" - T.K.D. Times
1983 "He makes breaking boards his business" by Daily News
1985 First Korean master to train and exchange skills at
Shaolin temple
1986 "He is a martial artist who really uses his head" - PM Magazine
1987 "Master Kim, besides being a mentor he is an excellent businessperson" -MDA
1989 President of Korean Association of York,PA
1991 "He's keeping the tradition in Tang Soo Do" -Cover of T.K.D.Times
1994 Korea Tour
1994 "Tang Soo Do traditional Korean martial art" -DoJang Magazine
1995 Cover of Combat Magazine - England
1997 Martial Arts Gallery of Fame with movie star Cynthia Rothrock and Eric Lee
1998 The Nite with Stars at CBS with movie stars Chuck Norris ,
Steven Segal, Don "The Dragon" Wilson and
Ernie Reyes Jr. and Sr.- Outstanding service award for Helping Hand
2001 Central PA Korean Assoc. Vice President
2001 with Arnold Schwarzenegger at Battle of Columbus, OH
2005 Recieved Award recognition for the Keystone State Martial Art Hall of Fame
2006 Received special congressional recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community.
2007 W.U.M.A. - World United Martial Arts Alliance Honorable advisor
2008 TAEKWONDO Times Special Press Correspondent and Photographer
2009 Rhingo USA Grandmaster of the year.
2009 Member of U.S. Grandmasters Society Hall Of Fame.
2009 received special congressional recognition from Honorable Tood Platts
2009 Martial Arts World Magazine Hall of Fame.
2010 Tae Kwon Do Times Hall Of Fame Grandmaster Of The Year.
2011 United States Martial Arts Hall Of Fame
Grandmaster Chong Su Kim still strives for constant improvement in himself and his students.
He seeks to make Tang Soo Do a priceless investment in life for everyone.
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For more information on the Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation,
click here
Grandmaster Kim's bio and picture are from the Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation's website.