Ohio Valley Taekwondo Academy

Ohio Valley Taekwondo Academy Grandmaster Kang has had a presence in the Parkersburg area since 1972.

Classes: Beginners: Monday and Thursday from 6:15-7:45 pm
Advanced: Tuesday from 6:15-7:45 pm

The Ohio Valley Taekwondo Academy is a traditional Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo school under the direction of Grandmaster Sok Ho Kang, 9th degree black belt. Master Ben Rush, chief instructor and 7th degree black belt, opened Ohio Valley Taekwondo Academy in April 2011 in Sherry's Custom Fitne

ss in Vienna. Master Ben Rush started Taekwondo in 1985 under Master Chuck Hannah, Grandmaster Kang's association head instructor. Master Jared Stephens, 5th dan black belt, is Ohio Valley Taekwondo's assistant chief instructor, and he assists with the direction of class on a weekly basis, along with Master Ben Rush. Master Rush still pulls on Master Hannah's guidance along with other association masters at the branch school. Grand Master Chuck Hannah 8th degree black belt, Grand Master Rick Lykins 8th degree black belt, and Master Mike Haught 7th degree black belt all support Master Rush at the Ohio Valley Taekwondo Academy.

Here is the itinerary for Master Kulinski s tournament.
08/06/2026

Here is the itinerary for Master Kulinski s tournament.

The next competition on our calendar is in Devner, NC at Master Kulinski's Martial Arts on August 15th.
07/30/2026

The next competition on our calendar is in Devner, NC at Master Kulinski's Martial Arts on August 15th.

It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of our friend and instructor, Master Jared D Stephens. RIP Sir....
07/24/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of our friend and instructor, Master Jared D Stephens. RIP Sir. 7/23/2026. Choong Sung.

07/02/2026

ATTENTION: promotion certificates will be presented this evening. Again, it is going to be hot and humid, so please hydrate and bring your water bottles!

06/30/2026

ATTENTION: ADVANCED CLASS IS CANCELED THIS EVENING. SEE EVERYONE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR CLASS!

06/29/2026

ATTENTION: It's going to be hot and humid this week, please be sure to drink plenty of water before class, and bring your water bottles to class!

We didn’t bring as many students as we would’ve liked, but we represented strongly, nonetheless. Choong Sung! Thank you...
06/14/2026

We didn’t bring as many students as we would’ve liked, but we represented strongly, nonetheless. Choong Sung! Thank you to Master Goss for putting on a fantastic tournament!

05/25/2026

REMINDER: class is cancelled in observation of Memorial Day.

05/18/2026

Master Rush says "bring your water bottles", the water fountain has not been consistently in order over the past couple of weeks!

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Address

403 Scammel Street
Marietta, OH
45759

Opening Hours

Monday 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Tuesday 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Thursday 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Telephone

(304) 991-3041

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