Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Martial Arts Center in Montoursville, PA
Jung Martial Arts Family Center has been dedicated to authentic Korean martial arts instruction since 1994. Our center specializes in Hapkido and Kumdo, offering comprehensive training for students of all ages and skill levels. Our internationally certified instructors meet rigorous qualifications, including background checks, first aid certification, and extensive apprenticeship. We emphasize traditional techniques while integrating modern self-defense applications, fostering physical fitness, mental discipline, and character development. Our family-friendly environment promotes values like respect, integrity, and perseverance, with programs tailored for children, teens, adults, and seniors.Students benefit from structured curricula that build technical proficiency alongside life skills, supported by a grading system that ensures mastery at each level. Our instructors, proud members of the Korea Hapkido Federation, undergo specialized training to maintain the art's authenticity. We serve Montoursville, PA, and surrounding areas, offering a welcoming community where students develop self-confidence, physical coordination, and cultural appreciation through martial arts.
Services
Hapkido
Kumdo
Kids Martial Arts
Teen Martial Arts
Adult Martial Arts
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Internationally certified instructors with rigorous training standards
- Family-friendly environment promoting values like respect and perseverance
- Age-specific programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors
- Proven results in building confidence and self-defense capabilities
- Authentic curriculum combining traditional techniques with modern applications
Associations and certifications
- Korea Hapkido Federation
What people say
Amazing instructors
Family atmosphere
Confidence growth
Authentic training
Positive environment
Services
Hapkido
Hapkido is a comprehensive Korean martial art focusing on joint locks, pressure points, throws, and strikes. Our curriculum emphasizes realistic self-defense scenarios while preserving traditional techniques. Students develop physical coordination, mental focus, and confidence through structured training that adapts to real-world situations. The program integrates ethical principles and stress management techniques.
Kumdo
Kumdo combines traditional Korean swordsmanship with modern discipline. Practitioners learn precise cutting techniques and forms using bamboo swords and protective gear. This practice enhances physical fitness, mental clarity, and cultural appreciation while fostering patience and precision through repetitive, mindful movements.
Kids Martial Arts
Our children's program builds foundational skills through age-appropriate Hapkido techniques. Designed for ages 5-12, it develops discipline, respect, and physical coordination while boosting confidence. The curriculum balances structured learning with playful engagement to maintain young students' interest and motivation.
Teen Martial Arts
Teen Hapkido focuses on self-defense, physical fitness, and character development. The program addresses adolescent challenges through structured training that builds resilience, improves focus, and promotes healthy lifestyle choices in a supportive peer environment.
Adult Martial Arts
Adult Hapkido classes emphasize practical self-defense, stress relief, and physical conditioning. Participants develop functional strength, cardiovascular health, and mental clarity through techniques that adapt to individual fitness levels while maintaining traditional martial arts principles.
People
Master Terry O'Connell
Master Instructor
With decades of experience, Master Terry O'Connell leads instruction at Jung Martial Arts. Certified as a 4th Dan Black Belt, he oversees curriculum development and instructor training while maintaining rigorous standards for martial arts authenticity.
Master Ava O'Connell
Master Instructor
Master Ava O'Connell brings extensive martial arts expertise to her instruction. As a certified 4th Dan Black Belt, she specializes in adapting techniques for different age groups while maintaining traditional Hapkido principles.
Noelani O'Connell
Chief Instructor
Chief Instructor Noelani O'Connell oversees daily operations and student progression. With advanced certification and teaching experience, she ensures consistent application of Hapkido techniques across all class levels.
Ryder Smith
Apprentice Instructor
Apprentice Instructor Ryder Smith assists in classes while completing 100 hours of training. As a certified 2nd Dan Black Belt, he provides hands-on support while developing his instructional skills under senior instructors.
Miss Holly
Apprentice Instructor
Apprentice Instructor Miss Holly contributes to student training while completing her instructor certification. She focuses on youth programs, applying her martial arts expertise to engage younger students effectively.
Questions
What martial arts programs do you offer?
We offer Hapkido for self-defense techniques and Kumdo for traditional sword training, with specialized programs for children, teens, and adults.
Is there a free trial lesson available?
Yes, we provide three free trial lessons to help you experience our programs before committing to membership.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
All instructors hold international certifications, complete background checks, and undergo 100+ hours of apprenticeship training.
Do you accommodate different skill levels?
Our classes include color belt progression systems that adapt to beginners through advanced practitioners in all age groups.
What benefits can students expect?
Students develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, mental discipline, and character values like respect and perseverance.
Are there family training opportunities?
Yes, our family-friendly environment allows multiple generations to train together in age-appropriate classes.
