Oriental Martial Arts College Columbus Ohio Headquarters

Moogong Ryu

OMAC, the Oriental Martial Arts College, is a worldwide system of affiliated schools that teach the Moogong Ryu martial arts system. Moogong Ryu (Guardian of the Peace) is an innovative and holistic life skills system based on centuries old traditional Korean martial arts such as Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Gumdo while incorporating the best features of other Asian martial, healing, and philosophical arts that our Grandmasters and Masters have studied for over fifty years. These additional arts include Karate, Kung Fu, Jujitsu, Taichi, and Kimoodo.

Moogong Diamond
OMAC's holistic skills focus on personal growth through development of the mind, body, spirit, and emotion of the Moogong Warrior, the OMAC student practitioner. Fundamental to this growth and development are some of the first "Words of Wisdom" that all students are required to learn: innae, geukki, joen gyung, shin-nyum, sarang... patience, discipline, respect, confidence, love.

OMAC Central Ohio has 9 branches and clubs throughout Columbus and Franklin County to provide you the greatest opportunities to learn martial arts in Central Ohio, close to your home. We offer multiple taekwondo classes each day, each designed for different ages (youth, adult), skill levels (beginner, advanced), and skill focus (sparring, conditioning, forms, self defense), although a student is free to attend any (or all) of these classes. We also offer other disciplines such as Gumdo, Hapkido, and Kimoodo on certain nights of the week.

OMAC Quick Facts

Sr. Grand Master Joon P. Choi started OMAC in 1971 and has taught over 25,000 students, including nearly twenty US national champions and four Olympic participants.

Sr. Grand Master Joon P. Choi coached the American Olympic Taekwondo Team in taekwondo's first Olympic games: 1988.

OMAC's World Headquarters has been in Reynoldsburg, OH for 26 years.

Sr. Grand Master Choi is a two time Korean National Champion.

Central Ohio Martial Arts Programs include: Taekwondo, Karate, Kung Fu, Hapkido, Weapons, Little Tigers, Kimoodo, and Women's Self Defense.

  • Women's Self Defense/Assault Resistance Training Class Now Forming for August 14th, 2010

    Submitted by omac on Sun, 2010-06-20 23:08

    Almost daily newspapers publish stories that are striking examples of the personal danger in which unsuspecting women may find themselves. Domestic assault, robbery, mugging, and date rape are far too common. Many women feel it will never happen to them and other women feel they will deal with it if it happens. Fortunately, with a little training and increased awareness, you can take control of your own safety.

  • Asian Sun Open

    Submitted by omac on Sun, 2010-08-29 10:28
    2010-09-25 08:00
    2010-09-25 17:00
    America/New York

    2010 Asian Sun Open Tournament

    Saturday, September 25th, 2010

    Location:
    Emidio & Sons Banquet Center
    48 East Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls

  • September Senior Class

    Submitted by omac on Sun, 2010-08-29 10:19
    2010-09-10 18:45
    2010-09-10 21:00
    America/New York

    The monthly senior class will be September 10, 2010 from 6:45pm to 9:30pm. This class is mandatory for all Brown belt and above students, and recommended for Green belt and above.

  • Labor Day Weekend - School Closed

    Submitted by omac on Sun, 2010-08-29 09:31
    2010-09-04
    2010-09-06
    America/New York

    All OMAC Central Ohio branches will be closed September 4 through September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Please enjoy the traditional end of summer celebration!

  • Congratulations to the 2010 1st Semester Moogong Warrior Challenge Winners!

    Submitted by moosung on Sat, 2010-08-21 13:16
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    The 1st Semester Moogong Warrior Challenge Awards are presented to:

    1st Place Winner: CASSIE DAVIS
    &
    2nd place winner: Ricky Davis

    The 2nd Semester is already off to a strong start with the Junior Olympic Championships finishing and the completion of the 2010 Moogong Summer Camp. There will be many demonstration and tournament opportunities coming up in the second semester of the Warrior Challenge 2010.

  • Summer Camp Photos, please add your photos and videos

    Submitted by omac on Mon, 2010-08-02 11:26

    Summer camp photos are being uploaded by several camp attendees. Please add your photos, videos, and memories of camp and the test.

    Logged in members can add photos by selecting "Create Content"->"Image". This page accepts multiple multiple images at a time, and can be used to add them to the "Summer Camp 2010" gallery.

  • Congratulations New Masters, Black Belts, and Other Summer Testers

    Submitted by omac on Thu, 2010-07-29 20:48
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    OMAC is proud to announce the results of the 188th Moogong Ryu testing that took place at the conclusion of the 2010 Summer Camp. Congratulations to:

    • New Masters
      • David Bailey, Reynoldsburg, OH
      • Juliette Marke, Nottingham, England, UK
      • Debra Plasterer, Reynoldsburg, OH
      • Mike Scarbrough, Worthington, OH
      • Lisa Wood, Reynoldsburg, OH

    • New Third Dan
      • Rick Beard

    • New First Dans
      • Rick Davis
      • Ricky Davis

  • Summer Camp: Thanks to All!

    Submitted by aatwood on Tue, 2010-07-27 11:16

    Hi from Lauren and Alan Atwood. We, both white belts, attended our first Summer Camp. We both experienced many emotions, made many new friends, and were humbled by the love and support we received from everyone regardless of their experience level. I am speechless about receiving the Martial Arts Spirit Award! I thank everyone who was involved with recognizing me. I especially thank my daughter Lauren, age 13, for she was the one who wanted me to take her to classes and support her efforts at OMAC; and Mr. Shaffer, our primary teacher, for allowing me to take my first classes for free.

  • Congratulations National Champion Brittany Norwood

    Submitted by omac on Wed, 2010-07-07 09:30

    The Oriental Martial Arts College, World Headquarters, is extremely proud of our newest National Champion! Brittany Norwood traveled to Orlando, Florida over the Fourth of July holiday to compete at the USAT Junior Olympics/Sr. Nationals. Brittany faced two challengers and outscored them by 11-6 and 25-4 to win the Gold in her division. Congratulations, Brittany!

    Also, congratulations to the rest of the OMAC tournament team: Xavier, Joanna, and Moo Sung. All fought very hard and did well but were unable to place.

  • Congratulations, USAT Regional Competitors

    Submitted by spp on Thu, 2010-05-13 14:53

    OMAC would like to wish congratulations to the OMAC Competition team members who competed last weekend at the USAT regional competition/national qualifier in Dallas Texas.

    Moo Sung Choi: Bronze Medal Winner, National Qualifier
    Great ring experience, but did not place: Xavier Adams, Daniel O'Neil

    OMAC is proud of your efforts.