“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu –
About Us
OMAC Taekwondo runs a variety of different martial arts programs for children as young as four years of age, for teens and for adults of all ages. Aside from Taekwondo classes, we offer Muay Thai Kickboxing, Birthday Parties, Summer Camps, Movie Nights, and a fantastic After-School program (McBride location). Students at OMAC Taekwondo have had success in local, national and international competitions in both patterns as well as sparring. We are home to National Champions, and take pride in being the best martial arts school in New Westminster.
Our instructors at OMAC are passionate about teaching our students the fundamentals of martial arts. They are the heart of OMAC and use their years of experience to inspire future black belts.
Mission Statement/Vision
MISSION STATEMENT:
OMAC Taekwondo/McBride OMAC Taekwondo was founded in 1980 (originally Hwa Rang Taekwondo) in North York, Ontario by Grand Master Jung Kil Suh (Kukkiwon 9th Dan). Originally a few Taekwondo classes at a YMCA, it now has 2 dojangs that serve the New Westminster/South Burnaby area. The dojang has become a community hub offering Taekwondo as well as Muay Thai Kickboxing, Summer Camps, and volunteer opportunities. OMAC Taekwondo and McBride OMAC Taekwondo are now structured as a community interest company dedicated to supporting the community we serve.
VISION:
-To support children, adults, and families in the New Westminster/South Burnaby area through Taekwondo training, sport, fitness, education, and provide learning and job opportunities
-To provide a timetable of Martial Arts (mainly taekwondo) and Muay Thai Kickboxing classes, tournaments, Movie Nights, Birthday Parties and Summer Camps
-To provide the community with a well-equipped Martial Arts hub, an academy style structure with links into high level performance programs and grassroots connections into the community
-To provide coaching, referee, and fitness qualifications along with work experience and other social outputs
-To bring people together from all walks of life
-To promote discipline, education, work ethic, and facilitate a healthy mind & body
-To promote the teachings and ethos of World Taekwondo within the community
-To provide all its services in a way that is fair and inclusive to everyone
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”
– Jim Rohn –
GRAND MASTER
JUNG KIL SUH
Grand Master Jung Kil Suh has been involved in Taekwondo for over 60 years. Grand Master Suh was taught by Supreme Grand Master Byung Jik Ro, founder of Song Moo Kwan, one of the original Kwans involved in making the World Taekwondo.
Grand Master Suh started taking Kong Soo Do at the age of 13 at Song Moo Kwan in Seoul. He quickly moved up the ranks and became a Black Belt at the age of 16. Eventually, Grand Master Suh became the Head Instructor of the Kong Soo Do dojang. During his high school years at Yang Chung Junior and Senior high school, Grand Master Suh was the captain of the Kong Soo Do team. After graduating from high school, he went to study chemistry at Han Yang University and in the process became part of the Han Yang University Taekwondo Team. During his 2nd year of University, he enlisted into the army. In 1966, he became an instructor of the Korean Air Force Special Troops, a very high distinction. After leaving the army, he became the Head Instructor of the Central Song Moo Kwan School in Seoul. Supreme Grand Master Byung Jik Ro and Dr. Un Yong Kim (President, WTF) recommended Grand Master Suh in becoming a Master Instructor as well as a member of the Korean Presidential Security Services. After a 6-year tenure, in July of 1977, Grand Master Suh decided to come to Canada and opened a Taekwondo school in Toronto. Grand Master is now retired and his two sons, Master Young Suh (7th dan Kukkiwon) and Master James Suh (6th dan Kukkiwon) teach classes full time at their respective schools in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Grand Master Suh remains active in the political aspect of the WTF Taekwondo Federation of BC as he was once the President himself, and also former President of Taekwondo Canada, and current President of the Grand Master Union.
— OMAC TAEKWONDO —
We believe that Martial Arts is a way of life