Grandmaster Dong's Martial Arts - Headquarters

Grandmaster Dong's Martial Arts - Headquarters Grandmaster Dong has been teaching Korean martial arts in the USA since 1971. C. area. He now has 25 branch schools in the United States and Australia.
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He offers a program which combines over 50 years of eastern martial arts mastery with western martial arts culture and experience. Grand Master Seung Gyoo Dong has studied a variety of martial art forms since his childhood, gaining experience in Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu (praying mantis style), Kum-do and weaponry. Grandmaster Dong’s Martial Arts Certifications
9th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
9th

Degree Black Belt in Kum Do
9th Degree Black Belt in Ta Kyuk Do
Master's Degree in Physical Education

Other Distinguishments
1st King of the World Master Champion
Producer of 8 Martial Arts Videos
Published author of several books.Progressive Sparring...Sparring Structure ...Where Is My Black Belt.. Has trained more than 6000 black belts
Has guided 33 students to the level of Master or 5th degree black belt
Voted best school in Richmond
Recognized as favorite role model for children


Grand Master Dong is a pioneer of martial arts in this country. He achieved the title of Master in Korea in 1970, and in 1971, he came to the United States and began teaching in the Washington, D. He opened his first school in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in May of 1973, later moved to Charlottesville and in October, 1981, he established the headquarters branch in Richmond, Virginia, where it remains today. In November, 1999, Grand Master Dong competed in the "Grand Master's King of the World Martial Arts Tournament" held in Korea. Grand Master Dong took the title of the first "King of the World Speed Breaking Grand Master Champion" in the competition. Grand Master Dong has been the subject of numerous articles in newspapers and magazines, as well as television interviews. He has been featured on the cover of the international Tae Kwon Do magazine, Tae Kwon Do Times. He has also produced eight martial arts video tapes, which have been distributed nationally. In addition, Grand Master Dong has written several books on Tae Kwon Do, Progressive Sparring and Sparring Structure. His most recent book explores the philosophy of martial arts in the form of a novella entitled, Where Is My Black Belt? Grand Master Dong continues to seek ways to improve his own knowledge in order to benefit his students and other martial artists. He recently completed a Master's Degree in Physical Education. His thesis on the benefits of low abdomen power breathing is available for download from our website at www.dongs.com

Grand Master Dong's schools are some of the oldest and most prestigious in the USA. Although he is a world-renowned Grand Master, he still actively shares his knowledge with students at all levels and continues to offer personal instruction at his headquarters school in Richmond, Virginia.

Henrico county sent us this - 45 years in Henrico County
07/31/2026

Henrico county sent us this -
45 years in Henrico County

Kickathon results. The childrens hospital came this afternoon and did the check presentation this afternoon. This year w...
07/23/2026

Kickathon results. The childrens hospital came this afternoon and did the check presentation this afternoon. This year we were able to raise $52,982.43 for this worthy cause. We want to thank everyone for your help and support in making this a successful event.
Total over the years $1,124,171.12 !

https://youtu.be/4IVuV8_7JV8We wanted to share this video - Celebrating our schools 55th Anniversary and Grandmaster D**...
07/20/2026

https://youtu.be/4IVuV8_7JV8
We wanted to share this video - Celebrating our schools 55th Anniversary and Grandmaster D**gs 80th birthday.

Thank you Sandra Carey( Producer) and Josiah McCracken( Editor)
Without you this video isn’t possible.

We want to thank everyone for your support!

Yesterday, we were happy to Celebrate Grandmaster D**gs 80th Birthday, as well as our Schools 55th Anniversary. We were ...
07/13/2026

Yesterday, we were happy to Celebrate Grandmaster D**gs 80th Birthday, as well as our Schools 55th Anniversary. We were happy to Host Grandmaster H.Y. Kwon and Grandmaster C.J. Park as well. The Grandmaster Presented Grandmaster D**g with recognition. If you have any pictures from the event please send them to us.

Remember no classes today July 4th. Have a great Independence Day! Please be safe.
07/04/2026

Remember no classes today July 4th. Have a great Independence Day! Please be safe.

Our Annual Kickathon benefitting Children’s Hospital. Here a few pictures from the beginning. If you have good pictures ...
06/08/2026

Our Annual Kickathon benefitting Children’s Hospital. Here a few pictures from the beginning. If you have good pictures from Saturdays event please share.

Congratulations to all those who tested at our 102nd Black Belt Promotion.We are proud of you all. If you have pictures ...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to all those who tested at our 102nd Black Belt Promotion.
We are proud of you all. If you have pictures please share them with us or email them to [email protected]

The first to is all the Branches and Instructors and Masters , the last few are of Just Headquarters branch.

04/25/2026

Black Belt Testing
Today 4/25
There are no classes .

Congratulations for those who took the Color Belt Promotion last Saturday 3/21/26!
03/23/2026

Congratulations for those who took the Color Belt Promotion last Saturday
3/21/26!

Congratulations to the Black Belts who Star tested on Saturday
03/17/2026

Congratulations to the Black Belts who Star tested on Saturday

Address

8109 W Broad Street
Richmond, VA
23294

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18047476166

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