Reach Your Full Potential atJiho Choi Taekwondo Institute
Since 1981, our family-owned dojang has taught traditional Taekwondo rooted in discipline, respect, and steady progression — for students of every age.
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Rooted in Tradition.
Dedicated to the Practice.
Our approach remains steady, focused, and deeply rooted in the traditions of Taekwondo, guiding every student with integrity and consistency while welcoming all ages and backgrounds.
Our story
Six Paths.
One Tradition.
From foundational kids classes to advanced black-belt training and specialized programming, every student finds a program built for their pace.
Taught Daily by Grand Master Choi.
An 8th Dan Black Belt, Grand Master Jiho Choi founded Jiho Choi Taekwondo Institute in 1981 to share traditional Taekwondo in a disciplined, welcoming environment. He has since served as head instructor for the Princeton University Taekwondo program since 1986 and trained cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point since 2001. He is at the school daily.
Our values — courtesy, integrity, self-control, respect, and indomitable spirit — are the through-line of every class.
What Our Students Say
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A Serious School. A Family Culture.
Goals
Structured curriculum with clear rank progression — students always know what they're working toward.
Community
A small, family-owned school where every student is known by name and guided individually.
Instruction
Kukkiwon-certified instruction rooted in 45 years of teaching, led by an 8th Dan Grand Master.
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Answers Before You Ask
Recent Writing
How Traditional Taekwondo Builds Discipline On and Off the Mat
Discipline in traditional Taekwondo isn't punishment — it's the steady practice of showing up, bowing in, and doing the work.
What to Expect at Your First Trial Class
New students often ask what to wear, how to bow, and what a first class looks like. Here's a walkthrough.
Meet the Family Behind Jiho Choi Taekwondo Institute
A family-owned dojang since 1981 — this is the story of the people who have kept the doors open and the tradition alive.
Step onto the Mat
Your first class is the hardest one to book — after that, it's tradition.