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.

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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.

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OMAC Quick Facts

Sr. Grand Master Joon P. Choi started OMAC in 1971 and has taught over 25,000 students.

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

  • 34th Battle of Columbus, Martial Arts World Games X 2010

    Submitted by omac on Fri, 2010-02-19 17:23
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    34th Battle of Columbus, Martial Arts World Games X

    Start planning ahead for the 34th Battle of Columbus 2010 / Martial Arts World Games X!!

    BOC 2010 will take place at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Lausche Building March 19-20, 2009

  • Moogong Warrior Challenge

    Submitted by omac on Sat, 2010-02-13 14:23

    Are You a True Moogong Warrior and Up For A Real Challenge?

    2010 is the year of the magestic white tiger, and OMAC is celebrating with the 2010 Moogong Warrior Challenge. Compete and participate in as many events (tournaments, demonstrations, camps, and others) as possible to earn the title of the Ultimate Moogong Warrior! The top three warriors will be rewarded with special prizes and recognition for all of their hard work.

    Please contact Mr. Moo S. Choi to sign up for the Moogong Warrior Challenge.

  • OMAC Main Branch Student of the Month, January: Brendan Wiseman

    Submitted by omac on Sun, 2010-01-10 01:00

    OMAC Main Branch congratulates Brendan Wiseman as our January Student of the Month. Brendan is 6 years old and recently moved up from the Little Tiger program. He has already tested twice and earned his Orange Belt. He attends class as often as possible, and really shows great spirit in all that he does. Brendan also braved attending Winter Camp as one of the youngest campers amidst all the adults and black belts.

    Congratulations, Brendan!

  • OMAC Main Branch Student of the Month, December: Stephen Potter and Bonnie Custer

    Submitted by omac on Sat, 2009-12-05 13:00

    OMAC Main Branch would like to congratulate the December students of the month, Stephen Potter and Bonnie Custer.

    Steve will be testing for his 1st gup (black/white stripe belt) in tae kwon do at the December test and also holds a 3rd gup (red/black stripe belt) in Kimoodo. He is the Friday Little Tiger instructor and the assistant Kimoodo instructor. Steve was recommended by Mr. Wagner due to his dedication to the school, in particular the work he did on arranging and organizing the equipment storage room as well as setting up and leading five demonstrations in the last two months.

  • OMAC Germany Honored by Frankfurt Community

    Submitted by omac on Fri, 2009-12-04 13:42

    Last week, Master Sunny Graff, and her school, OMAC Germany were honored by the Frankfurt community and the Frankfurter Rundschau, the city’s biggest newspaper, at the Romer, the Frankfurt town hall. The award was presented for the school's work in social engagement for women, and Master Graff, gave a moving and well-received speech to many civic and community leaders.

  • OMAC Main Branch Student of the Month, November: Kevin Edmonds

    Submitted by omac on Thu, 2009-11-05 20:00

    Congratulations to OMAC Main Branch's Student of the month for November: Kevin Edmonds. Kevin was recommended by his instructor, Debra Plasterer.

    My recommendation is for Kevin Edmonds. WHy, you ask? Because he is a great helper!

  • OMAC Main Branch Student of the Month, October: Sara Applegate

    Submitted by omac on Tue, 2009-10-06 00:00

    Sara Applegate is a younger beginner student, and she tries to take just about every class some times even 2 classes in a day. She never backs down from a challenge and keeps up with all my senior belts in class. Always has a excellent, positive attitude and keeps her head up even during the toughest training classes. She is also in band and participates in many extracurricular activities. She is one of my younger students, but is very bright and works hard as well.

  • OMAC Main Branch September Student of the Month: Brittney Norwood

    Submitted by omac on Wed, 2009-09-09 16:05

    Brittany Norwood is a beginner student (only a few months) but has already tested for her first belt. Her father recently signed up after watching her in some classes and seeing her excitement and enthusiasm. Brittany participates in every class possible and has a bright and positive attitude. She works hard in class and never fails to smile. She works to the point of exhaustion and always comes back to the next class with a smile and energy to work harder. She also has lots of natural ability and the drive to be a champion.

  • OMAC Main Branch August Student of the Month: Amy Wright

    Submitted by omac on Wed, 2009-08-12 22:35
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    At only 7 years old, Amy has shown that she is an exceptional student by attaining her black belt. Within the last month or so, she really focused hard on polishing her skills to make sure they were black belt quality, went through the incredibly intense fasting and meditation cycle, and performed very well during her test. She serves as a role model for everything from the Little Tigers, which she helps teach on Fridays, to the most senior students, by always being polite and respectful and helping out.

    Congratulations, August Student of the Month, Amy Wright!

  • OMAC Promotes Martial Arts for All Ages

    Submitted by omac on Wed, 2009-05-13 00:00

    Steve Potter long thought about joining a martial-arts school. But like many, he didn’t immediately pursue it.

    That changed when his son John, then 7, expressed an interest. Instead of just enrolling his young Power Rangers enthusiast into the Oriental Martial Arts College, Steve decided to take classes, too, starting in December 2007.

    Steve’s wife, Amanda Potter, later joined. And given that she was doing it, the Potters’ youngest son, Andrew, then 5, wanted to participate.

    Now, Amanda’s parents and Steve’s mother also take classes.