Choe's Hap Ki Do Academy of Taneytown - Taneytown, Maryland

Ryan M Carlin

I have been a student of Choes Hap Ki Do of Taneytown for 2 years now and it has been an amazing experience.

Among the many things that stand out about this school are:
1) The healthy community environment and team spirit.
2) Tailoring teaching style to each child or adult.
3) Adapting program to support the special needs community.
4) Servant leadership from Master Sullivan and her leadership team.
5) Adaptability to train adults with physical limitations due to prior injuries.

Raymond Oxendine

Choe's Hap Ki Do Academy of Taneytown Is fantastic!!! My daughter has been attending for 3 years and is very proud of her belt progress. The instructors are amazing and ensure the classes are both challenging and fun. The best part about Choe's Hap Ki Do is the community Master Sullivan has created there. She holds several holiday parties that the children love, charity food and clothing drives and much much more. We recently traveled with a small group of students and family’s for a Choe's Hap Ki Do championship competition in Georgia. The comradery between the students and between the parents was awesome, it really felt like a big family trip. We highly recommend Choe's Hap Ki Do Academy of Taneytown!

Heather Wellman

My boys love it here and have been attending for a year and a half now and they would tell you they love learning self defense and kicks. They are currently brown belts with no plans to stopping!

They have become more confident, coordinated, focused and respectful. They have made numerous friends whom they enjoy training with and celebrating each others' advancements.

In addition to my sons, my toddler began taking classes this year and she loves her Saturday mornings so much! She practices on the sidelines of her brothers' classes as often as she is able. Their love for class made me want to try it as well and I have done so for 4 months. I can't wait to see where this takes or family! ?

Dana Mangus

In the words of the 10 year old, "Master Sullivan and Instructor Anthony are hands down the best!" and we could not agree more. They keep things light hearted all while helping teach kids respect and discipline. Their passion and dedication to kids is amazing and they have created a community where everyone feels welcomed. Not only have they created a community within but they give back to community as well. Helping instill in kids that being kind goes a long way.

Aaron Miller

Hapkido is good for you because it makes you stronger and faster. I like Choe’s HapKiDo because you get to do fun stuff like breaking boards and kicking.

Reviewed by David, age 8, Red Belt

I like Hapkido because it gets you stronger and helps you run faster. You also get to do fun stuff like obstacle courses and rolling and relay races. I like Choe’s Hapkido because you can do fun stuff like breaking boards at Championships. And it is super fun!!

Reviewed by Jennifer, age 5, Blue Belt

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Update 5/2023 Continue to LOVE this! Started HapKiDo over a year ago. Absolutely LOVE this journey ? The class atmosphere created by the instructors is fantastic. My two sons also take and we enjoy family class together on Saturdays. Saturday is fun as the head instructor leads us sparring class followed by weapons class. This really ups the enjoyment all of us get! If you've read this far, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. You will be welcomed and encouraged ?
Also, I am still taking ShapeUp Kickboxing. Absolutely LOVE having this as part of my cardio training. Hit the bag, push yourself, and the other folks in class make it so much fun! Regardless of which instructor we have, you'll love it. Try it out!!!

Update 11/2021- I've been taking the Shape Up Kickboxing for a year. Regular attendance has assisted me in losing about 30 lbs and increased my strength. Push ups, ab strength, and arm strength are all up. The instructor provides an opportunity for anyone who comes to get in better shape regardless of your current physical shape. I'm glad I started taking that opportunity. I have more weight to drop and continue on. Recently, I started taking Hap Ki Do. Same great environment and on Saturday I enjoy the family class with my boys, who continue to enjoy training here.

Fantastic environment to study martial arts. The instructor is top notch! Great working with kids. Heavy in teaching respect for Country, each other, and ones self.

Christina M

Master Sullivan has built such a sense of community in Taneytown with the HapKiDo gym. The Instructors are respectful and knowledgeable in their teaching. They emphasize good values like serving and giving back to the community and the kids always have a great time in class.

Elizabeth Matson

We love Choe's! Instructor Sullivan and staff are very professional yet keep things light hearted and welcoming. Instructor Sullivan offers children's and adults' classes, as well as kick boxing. Her knowledge and experience in physical therapy adds an extra element to her training that helps her students go above and beyond where they felt their capabilities stood. The students have a variety of experiences and fitness levels, and Instructor Sullivan is skilled at meeting a student where he or she is, and helping that student meet his or her individual goals. I would recommend Choe's to anyone interested in martial arts.