Get to know KI Martial Arts
About KI Martial Arts
in Mundelein
Our UNSTOPPABLE Mission:
KI Martial Arts is committed to inspiring and empowering you to reach your full potential.
Our focus is on bringing you the best martial arts lessons in the Mundelein area to give you the tools you need to defend yourself, maintain great health, and become the best version of yourself for a successful living.
KI Martial Arts has earned the reputation in Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, of being the top martial arts school for enriching our students’ lives and equipping them to face life with the winning edge.
Many people believe the martial arts are about just fighting, but our program is much, much more than that. When you train in our martial arts classes you take advantage of the best self-improvement system in the world.
Grand Master Sin Seok Jeong
8th Degree Black Belt Owner and chief instructor at KI Martial Arts in Mundelein Vernon Hills.
KI Martial Arts has become a landmark of Mundelein Vernon Hills martial arts.
Sin Seok Jeong leads an extremely talented group of instructors and black belts to bring you the pinnacle of modern Taekwondo curriculum and training. Get started now and find out how you can be healthier, happier, AND more successful through KI Martial Arts training!
KI Martial Arts is an institution of self-improvement and the home of champions. You and your family are in good, caring hands with the KI Martial Arts team.
With their focus on creating a POSITIVE, safe, injury-free training environment, KI Martial Arts has earned the reputation in Mundelein & Vernon Hills as well as Libertyville, Hawthorn Woods and Long Grove, of being the top Taekwondo school and character development center in the area.
Although some people think the martial arts are about just fighting, our program is so much more.
When you train in our Taekwondo classes, you take advantage of the best self-improvement system in the world.
Through the practice of physical self-defense skills, you will follow a blueprint for a successful life based on discipline, focus, and perseverance.
You will experience the satisfaction that comes not from winning over others, but from winning over yourself as you become stronger, healthier, and happier than you have ever been in your life.
Education
- 1997, Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and Taekwondo, Yong-In University South Korea.
- 2009, Master Degree in Master of Science in Martial Arts, Amerstate University in WI.
Certificate of Qualifications
- 8th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo (World Taekwondo Headquarter)
- 6th Degree Black Belt in Yong Moo Do
- 5th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
- 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo
- Muay Thai/ Kickboxing Teaching Certificate
- Licensed in Sports Massage
- International Judges license
Work Experience (USA)
- 1997- 2000, T-USA Martial Arts (Utah, Illinois)/ Manager and Taekwondo Instructor
- 2000- Present, Ki-Martial Arts/ Owner and main instructor
- 2000- 2002, White Tigers Martial Arts Association President
- 2000- Present, Korean Taekwondo Demonstration in Vernon Hills High School Director
- 2002, Junior Olympics Illinois Official Coach
- 2005, 2nd Annual International Yong-n University Presidential Cup Director
- 2009, Chicago Martial Arts Association President
- 2010, Assistant Professor in Amerstate University
- 2010, TKD Sparring Lecturer for WTF Instructor Certification in USA
- 2011, USA Yong Mu Do (Korean Mix Martial Arts)/ Vice President
- 2013, International Yong In University Presidential Cup TKD Championship Competition Rule Director
- 2015, World Unoversiade Gwangju in Korea/ USA Team Sparring Coach
Work Experience (USA)
- 2004, Cancer Fundraiser for Nancy Chief Organizer
- 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009 Caner Walk Demonstrator Volunteer
- 2009, Ki-Martial Arts Charity Fundraiser Chief Organizer
The KI Martial Arts system came from the East and the West.
The name “KI” means energy, power and life force. We can receive true power, courage, love and wisdom from learning and teaching about “KI”. The name chosen by Head Master Sin Seok Jeong who is the owner. He has been in Korean Martial Arts since 6 years old and graduated from one of the best Martial Arts colleges in Korea and has a Masters degree in Martial Arts from Amerstate University, Wisconsin. In Korea, Master Jeong trained with the World Tae Kwon Do Federation for the Olympics, World Competitions and Kukkiwon (the World TKD HQ) for certification and seminars.
Master Jeong not only brought Tae KwonDo with him one of the best Korean Martial Arts systems, but also Hap Ki Do and Yong Mu Do. Master Jeong came to the United States in 1997, and in 2000 opened KI Martial Arts school with his wife Melissa who helped grow it into what it is today.
Since KI Martial Arts was established, it grew ties with the Chicago Martial Arts Association which is the largest group of Martial Arts Instructors in IL, US Yong In University Alumni Association, US Yong Mu Do Association and Amerstate University.
The Martial Arts Industry in America has changed a lot since Master Jeong came here from Korea. For instance KI Martial Arts offers an after school program, summer camps and many different events and services for students. KI Martial Arts after school and Summer Camp programs are very educational, safe, challenging, convenient, and fun.
Having a Tae Kwon Do major in Korea is very popular but also hard to achieve. Many people enroll in Tae Kwon Do classes because it has a reputation of having a very good value for children.
The benefits of Martial Arts can be achieved by children and adults alike. The mental benefits are as great as the physical gains that one can achieve at KI Martial Arts.
Children will learn discipline and respect for others as well for themselves. The level of self-confidence will rise as each personal achievement is met. We teach and emphasize respect for others, manners and self-discipline all in an environment that is positive, safe and fun.
Whether your child has been referred by a pediatrician for balance or focus issues, we will instruct, teach and guide your child into an improved state of being.
We hope that all of our members enjoy Ki Martial Arts school and we are happy to see all of you in class!!
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What people are saying about KI Martial Arts
Best place ever!! My boys love it!!
Atur Blasco2021-10-11All the masters and stuff members are very nice and their teaching standards are very high. My daughter likes KI MARTIAL Arts very much.
Gattu Srilakshmi2021-07-08My own experience - KI MARTIAL ART SCHOOL in Mundeline Illinois is the greatest school I ever signed in. The Masters and Instructors with high potential and professionalism in teaching the beginners and oldest students, they are not wasting their time. This is my third Martial Art school in lake county Illinois and I can tell the difference and professionalism of the KI Martial Art in Mundeline Illinois and my two previous "Martial Art" schools in lake county Illinois - and absolutely !!! There is no comperation
M. A. Obr.2021-06-20Master Antonio was awesome and so welcoming! My daughter had a blast!
Jen Schultz2021-01-21Great family center to do Martial Arts!
Dean L.2020-12-23Very happy with everything they are doing to keep our kids SAFE!
John Wykowski2020-06-09
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Although many people think the martial arts are just about fighting, the truth is that the physical “kicking and punching” are really just the tools that we use to teach the more important, and MUCH more valuable lessons about yourself.