Confidence, discipline, and defense — one class at a time.

THE HAPKIDO CENTER

Traditional Hapkido under Grand Master Chong Min Lee, M.A., D. — 9th degree Black Belt.

Real-world defense for adults, kids, and seniors.

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Head instructor

Grand Master Chong Min Lee

World Hapkido Association President

9th Degree Black Belt

Former Special Forces Inspector

Traditional Hapkido · Small-group instructionWarren, NJ

Programs

Train at your level — every age.

Clear paths for kids, adults, families, and wellness-focused training — like the best school sites, without the clutter.

Kids

Coordination, respect, and confidence — age-appropriate Hapkido in a positive environment.

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Adults

From fundamentals to advanced — kicks, locks, throws, and realistic defense on the mat.

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Families

Train together with scheduling that works for parents and kids — ask about family-friendly options.

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Power breathing

Breath and movement for wellness — ideal for seniors; confirm times at the school.

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Why Hapkido

Defense first — control without unnecessary force.

Hapkido is a "soft" art: circular motion, locks, throws, and strikes in context. You learn to stay calm under pressure and respond with technique, not aggression.

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From students

“The instruction is clear and patient. I feel stronger and more confident every week.”

— Adult student

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From the dojang

News and notes from the school.

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THE HAPKIDO CENTER has a fresh home on the web — rebuilt for speed, clarity, and phones. Explore class programs, directions, news, and contact information in one place, with a look that reflects the discipline and warmth of the dojang. Whether you are returning to training or stepping onto the mat for the first time, this site is here to help you take the next step. Share it with friends, bookmark it, and we will see you in Warren.
June 28, 2025
Matthew Teixeira
Matt started his martial arts journey in the 2nd grade at a Taekwondo school. By the 7th grade he began teaching the weekend kids classes for ages 4+. High school was a hiatus period, but around the age of 22 he began studying traditional Tang Soo Do. It was during this time he knew he wanted to train martial arts the rest of his life. Around the time of receiving a first degree black belt in Tang Soo Do he was moving to rural Vermont. There he struggled to find any worthy Korean dojangs so he took this time to branch out training a variety of arts from Shotokan, Tai Chi Chuan, Kenjutsu, BJJ, traditional Jiujitsu, and training at MMA schools. Eventually moving to northern NJ he began training solely at The Hapkido Center in 2020 and has continued ever since. Congratulations for earning his 2nd degree under Grandmaster Lee.
June 1, 2024
John & Anne Franzese
Congratulations to Dr. John and Anne Franzese for their hard work. After over three years of studying together, they have completed their first degree black belt test. In 54 years of teaching, they are the first husband and wife to receive their black belts together with Master Lee.