Choi Martial Arts Academy

Choi Martial Arts Academy is located in Southport, IN at the intersection of Southport Road and Madison Ave. We are the oldest Taekwondo School in the state of Indiana and one of the largest Martial Arts studios on the South Side of Indianapolis. We offer Martial Arts classes for Adults, Children, and Families of all skill levels and abilities. We have an After School Program with Pick-up from your Child’s School. We also offer Full Day Martial Arts Camps when your child’s school closes for long breaks in the Summer, Spring, and Fall.

Our Martial Arts Programs

Adult Martial Arts Classes

Tae Kwon Do Helps Adults Weight Loss/Practical Strength Get out of the Gym Routine and Try Something New! Stress Relief Increase Focus Improve Confidence Balance and Coordination Self …

Children’s Martial Arts Classes

Why Tae Kwon Do for Your Child? Practice Courtesy and Respect Self Confidence Self-Control and Concentration Develop Modesty Better Grades Athleticism, Flexibility, and Functional …

Family Karate Classes

Family Martial Arts Classes

Why Train as a Family? Discounts for Multiple Members Great Family Activity Make Health a Priority in your Family Practice Courtesy and Respect Together Fun and Rewarding We can Accommodate any …

Little Tigers Martial Arts Classes

Little Tigers Ages 4 to 5 Can Do Martial Arts! Listening Skills Courtesy and Respect Concentration Discipline Good Habits Modesty Perseverance Athleticism, Flexibility, and Functional …

Marital Arts Summer Camp

Kid’s Martial Arts Camps

Choi Martial Arts Academy hosts Kids Martial Arts Camps when local schools close for long breaks in the Summer, Fall, and Spring. We do not offer a Seasonal Camp during Winter Break.

After School Martial Arts

After School Martial Arts Program

Your child’s day begins when picked up from school by one of our qualified drivers in one of our safe fleet vehicles. Students are then given homework help in our classroom supervised by a real schoolteacher.

Why Tae Kwon Do?

  • Lose Weight
  • Gain Strength, Flexibility, Balance
  • Self-Defense
  • Family Atmosphere
  • Authentic Korean Instruction
  • Same Location on Indy’s Southside for over 55 Years

Grandmaster Min Hae Choi

Grandmaster Min H. Choi was born in Busan, Korea and as a teenager he was accepted into Korea’s most prestigious martial art school, the Ji Do Kwan, Academy of Self Defense. He established the first ever Tae Kwon Do School in the State of Indiana in 1971. In 1973 he was recognized by the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police for training Police Officers and Physical Education Instructors for the Indiana Police Department (IPD ) Training Academy.

Today Grandmaster Min H. Choi is a 9th Degree Black Belt and has been teaching Tae Kwon Do for over 55 years in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been teaching over 60 years including his time as an Instructor in Korea and while serving in the armed forces as a ROK soldier.

The students of Grandmaster Min H. Choi are indeed honored to study under him and appreciate his willingness to share his knowledge.