West Mudo Kwan was established in 1973 by Grandmaster Choung M. Park and offers instruction in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do.  
The school is conveniently located on the west side of Indianapolis, off West 10th Street and 465. 



Directions to School

Take I-465 to the West 10th Street exit and turn west.  The first cross street is High School Road to the south and Glen Arm Road to the north.  A Shell gas station is located on the northwest corner of this intersection.  The school is located on the lower level of the building immediately west of the Shell gas station.


Please click on the link below for a map indicating the location of the do jang.


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Grandmaster Choung M. Park

Grandmaster Choung M. Park has earned 9th Degree Black Belts in
Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Hapkido.  He was a member of the 1964 South Korean Olympic Judo team and was the 1965 and 1966 Korean National Champion in Judo (heavyweight division).  In 1966, Grandmaster Park established a Tae Kwon Do school in South Korea and taught there until moving to Chicago, IL in 1971 in order to teach Tae Kwon Do and Judo. 
In 1973, Grandmaster Park established West Mudo Kwan in Indianapolis.


Overview of West Mudo Kwan

Grandmaster Choung M. Park is a Kukkiwon certified 9th Degree Black Belt
and provides hands on instruction to his students.  His training provides
students with the unique opportunity to learn both International
Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and World Tae Kwon Do (WTF) forms. 
In addition, Grandmaster Park's teaching methods utilize self-defense techniques based on Hapkido and Judo techniques.  The combination of these skills provides a truly well-rounded martial artist.

 

The Benefits of Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do provides great physical and mental conditioning for all ages,
 from children to teens and adults.  Students will not only learn 
self-defense techniques, but will develop greater self-discipline and
increased concentration and self-confidence.  Tae Kwon Do exercises
can also lead to better weight control and stress management. 
In addition, the skills that are practiced help the student overcome
negative attitudes and habits which can lead to improved grades in school.      

 
What is Taught  

Tae Kwon Do - is an Olympic sport that is known for its kicking, punching, spinning, jumping, and powerful cardio workout.  Speed, accuracy, strength and flexibility are gained with this program.  


 Hapkido - A close quarter system of self defense that utilizes body mechanics, joint locks, bars, pins and coordinated balance to easily overpower an attacker.  

      
Judo - also an Olympic sport, this grappling system is used to gauge and manipulate the balance between yourself and your opponent. Safe Breakfalls, rolls, sweeps, pins and holds are all traits of this ground game fighting style. 

   
What is Learned

• Fundamentals - Strikes, blocks, holds, throws, breathing and internal focus
• Self Defense - Repel various personal attacks
• Tae Kwon Do Forms - International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and World Taekwondo (WTF) patterns of movements that teach multi-directional attack and defense. 
• Breaking - Demonstrate proper technique, skill, and focus. 
• Sport Sparring - Daily practice against a variety of students who are at different levels. Controlled sparring allows the development of strategy, accuracy, speed and footwork.
• Martial Arts History
• Martial Arts Vocabulary